Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave

By Shyima Hall and Lisa Wysocky

Book Overview

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.

Shyima Hall was born in Egypt on September 29, 1989, the seventh child of desperately poor parents. When she was eight, her parents sold her into slavery. Shyima then moved two hours away to Egypt's capitol city of Cairo to live with a wealthy family and serve them eighteen hours a day, seven days a week. When she was ten, her captors moved to Orange County, California, and smuggled Shyima with them. Two years later, 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 candidly reveals how she overcame her harrowing circumstances and brings vital awareness to a timely and relevant topic.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442481684
• ISBN13: 9781442481688
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Very Interesting

I received this book as a gift about 5yrs ago. I hate that it took me so long to read it. Very interesting. This book taught me many things, about the Muslim culture and religion. Shyima gave amazing pointers to watch for if you suspect a working child slave. Even though I have never me Shyima, I am very proud of her and her journey. It takes so much strength and courage to move on and better your life when you have experienced trauma. Very well written book. I think every American should read!