The Friend Request and Other Stories (Storymoja)

The Friend Request and Other Stories (Storymoja) is a CBC-aligned short story collection designed for learners in Grades 6, 7, and 8. The book presents engaging, contemporary stories that reflect real-life experiences familiar to young learners. It helps them develop strong reading comprehension, vocabulary, interpretation, and critical thinking skills. The collection also encourages reflection on important life themes such as friendship, social media influence, decision-making, responsibility, and personal values, making the stories both relevant and meaningful to learners in today’s digital age.

The main story follows Nuru, a young girl who is surprised when she receives a message from Jay-Biie, a world-famous musician. Excitement and disbelief take over as she tries to understand why a celebrity would contact her. This unexpected interaction draws her into an online experience that exposes her to new opportunities and important lessons about digital communication, influence, and the consequences of choices. Through Nuru’s journey, learners observe how curiosity, emotions, and decision-making shape behaviour in the digital world. The narrative is relatable and engaging, helping learners connect fictional events with real-life situations while strengthening comprehension and reflective thinking skills.

Key Facts & Features:

• A CBC Storymoja short story collection for Grades 6–8.
• Features real-life, contemporary adolescent experiences.
• Builds reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
• Explores social media use, friendship, responsibility, and decision-making.
• Encourages reflection on digital safety and responsible online behaviour.

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ISBN: 9789914462395