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.
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EXTRA INFORMATION:
Origami is the magical Japanese art of paper-folding and you can find out more about it at the Origami for Kids website.
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Bullying is when children hurt or scare other children on purpose.
Bullying can hurt everyone. Children who are bullied sometimes have a hard time standing up for themselves. Please visit the Stop Bullying website for children to find out how you can help stop bullying. Thank you!
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Reviews:
"What a delightfully written book! This is one I plan to share with my daughter at some point because I think she would like it, too! I love the fact that the author featured a mute heroine, and magic is infused in such a wonderful way. In addition to that, it deals with a subject with which our youth are very familiar - bullying! … I connected with the character, the story, and I enjoyed the magical nature of the story … I hope the author writes several sequels!” [From a 5-star review at My Devotional Thoughts]
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"I really enjoyed reading this shorter story. The author portrayed the characters well and had a great story line … This is a terrifically inspirational and uplifting story for children and adults alike." [Read the rest of this review at The Cover Books]
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"This is beautifully written with a life lesson about friendship subtly told. We are delighted we have it for our grandchild." [5-star Amazon review]
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"This is the most touching children's book I have read. I absolutely LOVED it … I highly recommend this book to children in the age range of 8+. However, I think adults would like this book too." [Read the rest of this 5-star review at Goodreads]
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"There is a wonderful life lesson in the story and I have read it to my own grandchildren with great enthusiasm. They adored it!" [Read the rest of this 5-star review at Goodreads]