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Sona Sharma – A Friend Indeed

By Chitra Soundar
Series: Sona Sharma
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Sona Sharma – A Friend Indeed by Chitra Soundar is a delightful tale for children that explores the themes of friendship and community. Sona, a young girl with a big heart, navigates the complexities of relationships at school and within her neighbourhood. The story is warm and engaging, filled with relatable moments as Sona learns valuable lessons about empathy and what it means to be a true friend.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you appreciate tales of friendship and problem-solving. This book brings warmth and humour as it follows a curious and kind-hearted protagonist navigating challenges and making meaningful connections. Fans of relatable characters and engaging narratives will find it a joy to read.

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Sona Sharma – A Friend Indeed

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Sona Sharma – A Friend Indeed is a delightful story about Sona Sharma, a young girl living in India. She learns all about school elections, the ups and downs of best friends, and how to choose what matters most in life.

"Warmly loving and evocative" – The Guardian

When Miss Rao announces that there's going to be an election for Class Leader, Sona is excited to stand as a candidate – until she finds herself competing against her best friends, Joy and Renu. When the three girls fall out, Sona must decide what matters most – winning the election or proving herself to be a true friend indeed.

With the support of her wise family, perhaps Sona can learn that there is often more than one way to be a winner.

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Sona Sharma – A Friend Indeed is praised for its warmth, loving relationships, and gentle humour, offering readers insight into the traditions and foods of Sona's Hindu family. It is a delightful chapter book series for younger readers, complemented by vibrant and lively illustrations from Jen Khatun. The book stands out for its role in building empathy and highlighting diversity and inclusion in children's literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529504385

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jen Khatun
  • Illustrated by Jen Khatun

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 122g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chitra Soundar Series: Sona Sharma Young Adult

About the Author

Chitra Soundar grew up in Chennai, India. An award-winning author of more than 40 books for children, she loves writing picture books, fiction, non-fiction and verse. Chitra travels the world visiting schools and appearing at festivals to bring Indian stories to children everywhere. Chitra is the holder of two prestigious Junior Library Guild gold medals in the US. She lives in south east London. www.chitrasoundar.com

Jen Khatun's work is inspired by the natural world, the books on her shelves and the hidden magical moments found in everyday life. She says, "Being of Bangladeshi heritage meant that Chitra's stories remind me of the close bonds, traditions and memories of my family life. As a grown up, I cherish every profound life-teaching my family gifted me; they have made me who I am today."

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