September 2014, Untreed Reads, 44 pages, Ebook, Review copy
Summary from Untreed Reads
Seven-year-old Ruth can't speak, but that doesn't mean she can't think.
She knows her birthday is going to be good as her beloved great-aunt has
exciting plans for her. What she doesn't expect is a magical paper nun,
an encounter with a bully who may not be what she seems, or a school
day to remember. Because, before her special day is over, Ruth is in for
some very big surprises.
Nayu's thoughts
This
is a short but sweet tale of finding courage and the power of hope.
Readers can understand Ruth's anticipation
of her birthday, and probably will be baffled by the appearance of
the nun. The nun wasn't how I expected her to be, which affected the
book's grade, but the issue of bullying that gets covered in Ruth's
story is one far too many readers will be able to relate to at some
level. It makes me think of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol in
the sense that the unexpected happens from ordinary objects, it's got
that mystical feel to it. I probably won't reread it, but that's
because it's made such an impression I don't need to.
Find out more on Lori's website.
Suggested read
Check out another of Lori's books, Queen of the Fluffy Pens (Children's, 7 years +, 9/10E)
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