Amal Unbound
by Aisha Saeed
Growing up in a small Pakistani village, Amal loves school and dreams of becoming a teacher. Unfortunately, the twelve-year-old's life takes a drastic, unexpected turn after a hostile interaction with a person who she later learns is a member of her village's ruling family. Because of her actions, she is forced to leave her home and work as a servant for the ruling family in order to pay her family's debts. As Amal struggles in her new situation, she faces the uncertainty of her future as she worries that she may be a servant for the Khan family forever.
This is such a powerful, emotional story! Amal is an amazing character facing a challenging situation. While the story itself is fictional, the author's note at the end explains that character of Amal represents many girls who face similar situations. I highly recommend this wonderful book!
Author's website: http://aishasaeed.com/
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