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Gr 3–6—A young girl from a remote Himalayan village overcomes obstacles to follow her dream of becoming a boxer in this lushly illustrated graphic novel. A limited palette of muted greens, reds, and yellows sets the scene for a story of tenacity and triumph. At school, Faiza doesn't fit in and feels lonely. Outside of school, she trains with her father to hone her boxing skills, inspired by India's famous female Olympian boxer Mary Kom. Though Faiza nearly falls into despair...Log In or Sign Up to Read More