the brave girl

The Brave Girl • 1 THE BRAVE GIRL A Story of Courage, Hope and Determination A story about believing in yourself, staying kind, and never giving up.

The Brave Girl • 2 CHAPTER 1: THE LITTLE GIRL Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young girl named Amara. She was a beautiful, intelligent and kind-hearted girl. She lived with her mother in a little house. Amara was not from a wealthy family. Her mother worked very hard to provide food and clothing for them. Although life was difficult, Amara always smiled. She believed that one day her life would become better. CHAPTER 2: A DREAM IN HER HEART Amara had a big dream. She wanted to become a successful woman who would help her family and other people. Every night, before sleeping, she would look at the stars and imagine her future. Her friends sometimes laughed at her dreams. "How can someone from a poor family become successful?" they asked. Amara would simply smile and say, "My background will not determine my future." CHAPTER 3: THE POWER OF EDUCATION Amara loved going to school. She was always among the students who paid attention to their teachers.

The Brave Girl • 3 However, there were days when she went to school without breakfast. Some children made fun of her old schoolbag and worn-out shoes. She felt sad, but she refused to allow their words to destroy her confidence. She knew that education was one of the greatest gifts she could give herself. CHAPTER 4: THE UNKIND FRIENDS One afternoon, Amara heard some girls talking about her. "Look at her clothes. She thinks she is better than everybody," one girl said. Amara heard everything, but she did not fight them. Instead, she walked away quietly. Her mother had…