Recently, we were given the opportunity to review a book written by a young author. When we received it, I noted how beautifully done it was. While often the case---we see beautifully written and illustrated books all the time---but how often do they come from a 10-year-old? Sewing a Friendship, written by a creative and talented young girl named Natalie Tinti, is such a book. Developing friendships is an area that Natalie Tinti has researched in her own life. In her book, Sewing a Friendship, she tells what great things can happen if kids take a step toward friendship. Tinti's characters in Sewing a Friendship have colorful and creative personalities. Jonsy Jipsy loves singing and belly dance. Sokron Blossom lives in a neat and tidy world and loves to read fashion magazines. Meeka likes brain games and Nina is happy with her life and the music it brings her. All but one of the characters seems happy with their lives. One of the girls, Kiki Shaver, was sad to live in a small home with her aunt and uncle. She had no friend and didn't know how to make them. When four girls invites her into the circle of their friendship, it's no wonder that Kiki is hesitant and uneasy. The story continues as the four girls invite and accept a " not so likeable" girl into their circle to win a fashion show. The girls feel a strong bond of friendship after the show. Kiki then understands that taking a step towards friendship is better than being alone. All the girls learn that by having the courage to include others, you can " sew a friendship". Today, it seems that almost every news headline begins with a child's suicide---or murder---because of being bullied ,not having friends or family to discuss issues with and feelings of low self -respect. What's causing these senseless terrible events? If more kids would invite the outcasts into their circle of friends, lives would be saved as well as pointed in another direction. Natalie Tinti finds her voice in Sewing a Friendship ---and shows a talent that's rare for such a young girl. Recommended reading for all young adult fans.
Who did Kiki Shaver live with?
in a big house?
how many other characters in the book are mentioned by name?
Who wrote the book?
how old is she>
what's the book called?
What are 2 of the things her characters like to do?
IS Sokron's home messy and dirty?
Who likes playing brain games?
Is Nina unhappy?
how does Kiki react when she's invited to be friends?
why did they invite her?
Did they leave her as soon as it was done?
how did they feel?
what horrible things do today's news start with?
or?
what reasons are given?
what could help?
what would be saved?
with her aunt and uncle
with her aunt and uncle
No, in a small home
in a small home
Five
four girls invite and accept a " not so likeable" girl into their circle
Natalie Tinti
Natalie Tinti
10
10-year-old
Sewing a Friendship
Sewing a Friendship
singing and belly dance
singing and belly dance
No, Sokron Blossom lives in a neat and tidy world
Sokron Blossom lives in a neat and tidy world
Meeka
Meeka
No, Nina is happy with her life
Nina is happy with her life
Kiki is hesitant and uneasy
Kiki is hesitant and uneasy
to win a fashion show
to win a fashion show
No
The girls feel a strong bond of friendship after the show.
he girls feel a strong bond of friendship after the show.
he girls feel a strong bond of friendship after the show.
a child's suicide
almost every news headline begins with a child's suicide
murder
murder
because of being bullied ,not having friends or family to discuss issues with and feelings of low self -respect
because of being bullied ,not having friends or family to discuss issues with and feelings of low self -respect
If more kids would invite the outcasts into their circle of friends
If more kids would invite the outcasts into their circle of friends
lives
 lives would be saved