Robby and Laurie’s Talent Showcase (Detective Mystery Solve-By-Yourself Book 6) (Full Length Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6-12) (Includes Children Educational Worksheets)

Nathan Ford

Beschreibung

An important book for readers of all ages, Irvine Press brings quality biographies for kids through engagingly written volumes of true-to-life stories of important figures in history.

Our message is simple: Dream Big, We'll Show You How.

Eleven-year-old Robby Hayward struggled with grief the past two years when he lost his mom in an accident. Robby has become reclusive and unmotivated in life and school ever since. His best friend and classmate, Laurence Bates, wants to help Robby start living in the present again, so he signs them up for the school Talent Show. Since Robby’s mom was a famous songwriter, Robby grew up all of his life singing with his mom. However, all this ended after she died. With the Talent Show only two weeks away, will Laurence be able to help Robby come out of his shell?

Among these biographies, readers will find exceptional and notable men and women across varying disciplines to instill a sense of purpose and goal oriented living from an early age. Discover how each life was shaped and transformed through passion, determination, grit.

Discover Inside This Book:

● The life and work of Nathan Ford
● Difficulties and struggles growing up and as an adult
● Focus on the influence and societal impact
● Vivid illustrations
● Bonus trivia questions for fun activity

In addition to the life and work of Nathan Ford, a special section at the back of the book includes extras of multiple-choice quiz questions and discussion prompts. Learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!

Verfügbar seit: 26.10.2022.

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