{"product_id":"9788413432533","title":"I AM 14 YEARS OLD, AND IT IS NOT GOOD NEWS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eI'm 14, and that's not good news\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEfi returns to her village after a school year in the city, excited about the vacation and reuniting with her family. At fourteen, her dreams of becoming an engineer and improving life in her community collide with a brutal reality: her parents have promised her in marriage. This novel by Jo Witek recounts a young girl's fight to defend her future against a tradition that seeks to take away her freedom. A necessary story that gives voice to the denunciation of child marriage, a practice that affects millions of girls around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Efi, a fourteen-year-old girl who returns home to her village after finishing the school year in the city. The joy of reuniting with her family and friends vanishes when she discovers that, having reached marriageable age, her parents have arranged her marriage. This fact cuts short her plans to continue studying to be an engineer and contribute to the development of her community. The novel chronicles Efi's resistance, as she fights with all her might to avoid a fate imposed by tradition. Her free and progressive voice becomes a cry of protest and hope in the face of a reality that drags twelve million girls into forced marriage every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChild and forced marriage as a violation of human rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle for individual freedom and the right to decide one's own future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between tradition and progress, especially in rural areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale empowerment and resistance against family and social oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of education as a tool for change and personal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at independent readers from the age of 12, especially those interested in stories with young protagonists who face social challenges. It is recommended for young people seeking engaged reading that addresses issues of social justice and gender equality, as well as for educators and families who wish to foster critical awareness regarding children's rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic and hopeful vision of the fight against child marriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFosters empathy and social awareness regarding a global problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInspires reflection on the value of education and freedom of choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a strong and determined protagonist as a model of resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a tool to debate tradition, family, and human rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: WITEK, JO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Kalandraka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Galician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: General fiction (children's\/young adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Tiramillas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 308 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel stands out for addressing a subject as complex as child marriage with sensitivity and firmness, offering a perspective accessible to a young audience. Efi's story manages to balance social denunciation with the creation of a credible and inspiring protagonist, whose struggle is moving and relevant. The work not only entertains but also invites critical reflection, becoming a valuable resource for young readers looking for stories with a conscience and commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408407060827,"sku":"9788413432533","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841343253.jpg?v=1781862884","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413432533","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}