Name: The Girl Who Dreamed Big
Brand: Austin Macauley Publishers
SKU: 9781037108778
Price: 9.99 GBP
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Author: Hanaa Ali

The Girl Who Dreamed Big

ADVENTURE

Pages: 36 Ratings:

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When football-loving dreamer Sara faces a life-changing heart operation, she thinks her biggest passion, chasing goals on the pitch, might be over. But a surprising discovery tucked away in her dad’s shed opens up a whole new world: coding!

With her laptop and a spark of curiosity, Sara brings the same determination she once had for football into the world of coding. She discovers a new kind of power that lets her create new things, solve problems and dream bigger than before. But when the world faces an unexpected threat, Sara must put her new skills to the ultimate test and discover just how powerful one determined girl can be.

The Girl Who Dreamed Big: From the Pitch to Programming is a heartwarming and empowering story about resilience, self-belief and discovering that sometimes the path to your dreams is even bigger than you imagined.

Perfect for young readers who love football, technology and stories that show just how far a big heart, a curious mind and the courage to keep going can take you.

Hanaa Ali holds a First-Class degree in Computer Science and has built a successful career in the technology industry, with over 10 years of experience. Her passion for coding began at a young age and has remained at the heart of her work. Having overcome a serious heart condition as a child, Hanaa uses storytelling to share a powerful message: that anything is possible, even in the face of illness. She hopes to inspire children facing serious illnesses to believe in their dreams, no matter the challenges they may face.

Shabana Ali, co-author and Hanaa’s sister, brings more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education and supporting children with additional needs. She holds a degree in Health and Social Care and has dedicated her career to helping children learn, grow and thrive. As a mother of two girls, Shabana brings warmth, empathy and a deep understanding of children to the story.