Shani’s Choice (Storymoja)

Description

Shani’s Choice (Storymoja) is a story that teaches life skills for children aged 11-14 years (Class 6-8) , focusing on respect for parents and handling peer pressure for teenagers. Written by Shaleen Keshavjee-Gulam, this gripping narrative follows a young girl who must make a difficult decision that could change her life forever.

Shani’s Choice (Storymoja) tells the story of Shani, who is thrilled when her friend Jackie picks her as a companion on a fully-paid trip to South Africa. It is a rare chance for Shani because her poor family cannot afford to take her on such an exotic trip. However, Shani’s mother doesn’t like the idea. She wonders why Jackie’s stepfather is being so generous. She tries to dissuade Shani from taking the offer by placing obstacles in her path. Shani finds ways to overcome each obstacle until eventually, her mother agrees to let her go on the trip. But is the offer too good to be true? And what will Shani do when she finds herself far from her mother and in grave danger? This compelling story explores critical themes of trust, intuition, family protection, and the importance of listening to parental advice. It teaches young readers that sometimes the choices that seem most exciting can hide the greatest dangers. Perfect for classroom discussions on safety, decision-making, and respecting parental guidance, this Storymoja title helps teenagers navigate the complex pressures of adolescence.

Key Facts & Features:

• Life Skills Focus: Teaches respect for parents and handling peer pressure for teenagers aged 11-14 years.

• Suspenseful Plot: Follows Shani who gets a fully-paid trip to South Africa from a friend’s generous stepfather – but is it too good to be true?

• Resilience Story: Shani overcomes each obstacle her mother places in her path to win approval for the trip.

• Grave Danger: Shani finds herself far from her mother and in grave danger – discover what happens next.

• Parental Wisdom: Emphasizes the importance of listening to parental advice and trusting intuition about suspicious situations.

Empower your teenager to make wise choices, respect parental guidance, and recognize when an offer may be too good to be true. Buy this inspiring, confidence-building Shani’s Choice (Storymoja) book from Riki Bookshop, Kenya’s trusted bookstore for quality stationery and educational books at affordable prices.

ISBN: 9789966001979