I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced

I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced"I'm a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no." Nujood Ali's childhood came to an abrupt end in 2008 when her father arranged for her to be married to a man three times her age. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband's hands and of her daring escape. With the help of local advocates and the press,

"I'm a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no."

Nujood Ali's childhood came to an abrupt end in 2008 when her father arranged for her to be married to a man three times her age. With harrowing directness, Nujood tells of abuse at her husband's hands and of her daring escape. With the help of local advocates and the press, Nujood obtained her freedom--an extraordinary achievement in Yemen, where almost half of all girls are married under the legal age. Nujood's courageous defiance of both Yemeni customs and her own family has inspired other young girls in the Middle East to challenge their marriages.

Hers is an unforgettable story of tragedy, triumph, and courage.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Broadway Books
Published: 03/02/2010
ISBN: 9780307589675
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 7.86h x 5.28w x 0.53d
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2010 pg. 23
Publishers Weekly 02/01/2010 pg. 45
Booklist 02/01/2010 pg. 8
Library Journal 02/15/2010 pg. 101
People Weekly 03/15/2010 pg. 63

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 146611 / I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced
Reading Level: 6.2 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 5