I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced (178 Pages +12)

Nujood Ali wrote this book with the help of Delphine Minoui. Nujood is one gutsy young lady. The book is non fiction and tells the story of how Nujood's father arranged a marriage between her and a much older man. The book is a fast read, yet I believe it is an important read, especially for our protected kids who see life through rose colored glasses. At the end of the book there are about 5 pages explaining some of the words/ actions/things mentioned in the book. There is also a readers' guide of questions at the end. I think students might find it helpful responding to some of these in their reading response notebooks, or at the very least in classroom discussions. At the very end there is a note about the desperate need for help for girls like Nujood. It mentions The Girls World Communication Center (GWCC) and some of the international organizations backing GWCC.