The Drawing
A short story
by Jamila Eoukich
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Pub Date Aug 31 2021 | Archive Date Apr 10 2023
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Description
If a great idea made you famous, despite everyone saying it was wrong, would it change your life forever?
Saif a 10-year-old boy sees his father preparing a work presentation about “conflict management theory” where he uses animals to represent different people’s personality traits. Saif is captivated by this incredible idea and decides to use this same method for his school homework assignment. but the teacher and the school discredit his work and think that it is offensive to compare people to animals. However, his misadventure gets picked up by the media and his sad but inspiriting story goes viral,
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| ISBN | 9789920922111 |
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Featured Reviews
Abigail L, Librarian
An inspiring story that encourages children to think creatively and pursue their passions, even in the face of criticism. The story of Saif's misadventure is both humorous and relatable, and the illustrations are engaging and colorful. This book is a must-read for children who want to be inspired to think outside the box and pursue their dreams.
Sue E, Reviewer
A middle-grade short story that follows Saif, a 10-year-old boy who is captivated by his father's work presentation about using animals to represent different people's personality traits. When Saif uses this same method for his school homework assignment, he is met with disapproval and told that it is offensive to compare people to animals. However, his misadventure goes viral, and his story inspires others to think outside the box and pursue their passions.
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