Age rating and parents' guide:I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition)
by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
Ages 12–14
I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition) by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick is best for children aged 12–14. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Attack on Malala described.
Malala recounts growing up in Pakistan, surviving an attack, and campaigning for every child’s right to education.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Attack on Malala described
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At a glance
- Non-fiction
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Some illustrations
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Action & Adventure
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- Non-Fiction
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Informative
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Action & Adventure
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
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