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A Girl Called Genghis Khan

How Maria Toorpakai Wazir Pretended to Be a Boy, Defied the Taliban, and Became a World Famous Squash Player

Meet Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a Pakistani girl who loved sports and longed for the freedom that boys in her culture enjoyed. She joined a squash club to pursue her dream, and was taunted, teased, and beaten — but still continued playing. Then, when Maria received an award from the President of Pakistan for outstanding achievement, the Taliban threatened her squash club, her family, and her life.

Although forced to quit the team, she refused to give up. Maria kept practicing the game in her bedroom — every day for three years! Her hard work and perseverance in the face of overwhelming obstacles will inspire all children. This compelling, timely, and empowering picture book from the People Who Shaped Our World series introduces children to the inspiring story of a girl who refused to give up the sport she loved.

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Product Details

Recommended Age 5 - 9
Author Michelle Lord
Illustrator Shehzil Malik
ISBN 1454931361
Publication Date Jul 23, 2019
Publisher Sterling Children's Books
Series Name People Who Shaped Our World
Language English