Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781442481695)

An inspiring and compelling memoir from a young woman who lost her childhood to slavery--and built a new life grounded in determination and justice.

When Shyima Hall was eight years old, her impoverished parents sold her to pay a debt. Two years later, the wealthy family she was sold to moved to Orange County, California, and smuggled her with them. Shyima served the family eighteen hours a day, seven days a week until she was twelve. That's when an anonymous call from a neighbor brought about the end of Shyima's servitude--but her journey to true freedom was far from over.

A volunteer at her local police department since she was a teenager, Shyima is passionate about helping to rescue others who are in bondage. Now a US citizen, she regularly speaks out about human trafficking and intends to one day become an immigration officer. In Hidden Girl, Shyima "commands unfailing interest, sympathy, and respect" (Publishers Weekly), candidly reveals how she overcame her harrowing circumstances, and brings vital awareness to a timely and relevant topic.

Author: Shyima Hall
ISBN-10: 1442481692
ISBN-13: 9781442481695
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2015
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 164040 / Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave