I love this book specifically because it is a child friendly autobiography, something that I haven’t seen very much of before.. I have read quite a selection of life stories of famous or inspiring people for children, but this is the first self-penned take I have found.
The simplicity and emotion of the story make for a perfectly clear message, easy for children to understand and discuss. And the tale itself is of course one of great inspiration.

The illustrations add to this! My particular favourite being the beautiful double page spread of Malala stood at the hospital window with a great shadow behind her. Its depth and clarity is heartbreaking and in my opinion carries the full moral of the book: that even alone you can do amazing things, and that darkness should not stop you, but instead be taught against.