Amal Unbound is the story of Amal- a 12 year old Pakistani girl who dreams of becoming a teacher. She loves school and learning. But when she insults a very important man who demands her punishment, Amal is taken away from every thing and everyone she loves. As Amal learns to live in this new life, she meets new people and is exposed to life as a servant. But Amal's love of learning helps her both navigate this tense situation, it also helps her make changes for her whole community.
Amal Unbound is a quick read- I read it in about an hour. There is a lot to unpack in this book with kids. I think it would make a great literature circle or read aloud. If you are thinking about using this- you have to check out this hyperdoc about the unit.
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