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.
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.
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!
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]
"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]
"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]
"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]
"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]