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Sky Up!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
When Joziah is set a homework task to explore this question, he finds himself overwhelmed and unsure of where to start.
What he does know is that he wants to be ‘something different, something great, something outstanding!'
Who would have thought that a day at his dad’s barbershop would lead him to the answer he needs?
Discover how the inspirational conversations with the wonderful people Joziah meets teaches him valuable lessons that he will carry with him for the rest of his life.
Sky Up! is a heart-warming, beautifully illustrated story. It will inspire children with powerful positive messages, introduce them to the world of entrepreneurship and encourage discussion around the vast opportunities for their future, if they dare to dream!
When Joziah is set a homework task to explore this question, he finds himself overwhelmed and unsure of where to start.
What he does know is that he wants to be ‘something different, something great, something outstanding!'
Who would have thought that a day at his dad’s barbershop would lead him to the answer he needs?
Discover how the inspirational conversations with the wonderful people Joziah meets teaches him valuable lessons that he will carry with him for the rest of his life.
Sky Up! is a heart-warming, beautifully illustrated story. It will inspire children with powerful positive messages, introduce them to the world of entrepreneurship and encourage discussion around the vast opportunities for their future, if they dare to dream!
32 pages, Paperback
Published August 18, 2020
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July 8, 2021
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Sky Up!
Author: Patrice Augustus-Brown
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 16
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 9/10
Of the 16 readers:
16 would read another book by this author.
13 thought the cover was good or excellent.
16 felt it was easy to follow.
16 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
14 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
16 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I like lots of things about this book. It was good that it made me think about my future. When we read it in class, we then discussed what we all wanted to do when we grow up.” Boy reader, aged 9
“A book of this nature is excellent in any school classroom as it offers teachers a way into the subject of careers and what children want to be and do when they grow up. It also happens to be well-written and packed full of interesting and charismatic characters. We even liked the illustrations.” Primary school teacher, aged 43
“I thought it was excellent that the child was black; it's important to see that everybody has aspirations and wants to be the best they can be.” Mother of twins, aged 7
“Every child has dreams no matter who they are or where they are from. The author of this book has worked hard to put across an encouraging message which I think ALL children will enjoy. I congratulate her for writing such a wonderful book.” Primary school teacher, aged 52
To Sum It Up:
‘Perfect for a child who has an eye to the future and wants to be the best they can be. A BRONZE MEDAL WINNER and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Sky Up!
Author: Patrice Augustus-Brown
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 16
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 9/10
Of the 16 readers:
16 would read another book by this author.
13 thought the cover was good or excellent.
16 felt it was easy to follow.
16 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 8 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
14 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
16 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I like lots of things about this book. It was good that it made me think about my future. When we read it in class, we then discussed what we all wanted to do when we grow up.” Boy reader, aged 9
“A book of this nature is excellent in any school classroom as it offers teachers a way into the subject of careers and what children want to be and do when they grow up. It also happens to be well-written and packed full of interesting and charismatic characters. We even liked the illustrations.” Primary school teacher, aged 43
“I thought it was excellent that the child was black; it's important to see that everybody has aspirations and wants to be the best they can be.” Mother of twins, aged 7
“Every child has dreams no matter who they are or where they are from. The author of this book has worked hard to put across an encouraging message which I think ALL children will enjoy. I congratulate her for writing such a wonderful book.” Primary school teacher, aged 52
To Sum It Up:
‘Perfect for a child who has an eye to the future and wants to be the best they can be. A BRONZE MEDAL WINNER and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
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