The Hijack Incident (Bedtime Stories Full Chapter Books for Kids 2)(Full Length Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6-12) (Includes Children Educational Worksheets)

Nathan Ford

Summary

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.

Zachary Andres, Darrel Tan, and Chastity Clark are childhood friends and neighbors. They tend to play outside the house, enjoying their childhood. They also tend to go to school together, not until one day in their hideout, Chastity told them that her family is moving to another state. As the youngest, Darrel cried when he heard the news, but Chastity assures them that distance is just a number and no one will break their friendship. As Zach and Darrel roam around the school stage, knowing that the school will conduct a year end school play, Darrel comes up with the plan of surprising Chastity by hosting a surprise concert as a sendoff. Unfortunately, Mrs. Rosemarie Canaria, their sharp-eyed, surly principal, always observes and checks the school play's progress to deter any trouble. Will the friends be able to accomplish the surprise concert for their best friend without being caught by the principal?

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!

Available since: 10/31/2022.

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