Nina Soni, Former Best Friend - by Kashmira Sheth (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 148
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Series Title: Nina Soni
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Book theme: Friendship
Author: Kashmira Sheth
Language: English

About the Book

Organized but sometimes forgetful Nina has a lot to keep track of as she rushes to complete a school project, help with little sister Kavita's birthday party, and make up with best friend Jay.

Book Synopsis

Meet Nina Soni!

An #OwnVoices chapter book series starring a lovable, distractible Indian-American girl and her family and friends. Great for STEAM-themed read-alouds.

"A sweet and entertaining series opener about family and friendship." --Kirkus Reviews

Nina tried as hard as she could but still somehow forgot about her school project. Fortunately, a class lesson about Alexander Fleming suggests how she might make a great discovery--and thus a great project! But with little sister Kavita's birthday party right around the corner, and her longtime friendship with Jay on the rocks, Nina has a lot to keep track of.

Young chapter book readers are sure to relate to author Kashmira Sheth's endearing series starring Indian-American Nina Soni and her slightly scatter-brained efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Ideal for diverse book collections. eBook available.

Awards:

Best Children's Books of the Year --Bank Street College of Education
Outstanding Achievement Awards --Wisconsin Library Association
Rhode Island Children's Book Award (Nominee) --Rhode Island IRA Chapter, RILA, REIMA
Parents' Choice Recommended Award --Parents' Choice Foundation

Also available:
Nina Soni, Master of the Garden
Nina Soni, Sister Fixer

Review Quotes

"Attractive illustrations and the use of dialogue, lists, and definition boxes (showing terms as defined by Nina) within the narrative make this chapter book accessible to somewhat younger readers than most middle-grade fiction. Science will evidently be an ongoing theme in the new Nina Soni series, which features a flawed but refreshing and very likable protagonist as well as well-drawn home and school settings. A promising start for the series." --Booklist

"Sheth's language is poetic in its simplicity, and her narratorial voice is a pleasure to read.... A sweet and entertaining series opener about family and friendship." --Kirkus Reviews

"The illustrations are realistic, detailed, and eye-catching, and the characters are easy to relate to and likable. The fonts and layout used are fairly dyslexic- and reluctant reader-friendly. The notebook-style lists and vocabulary definitions add to the book without overwhelming the action.... A simple but engaging story. A perfect fit for readers who enjoy realistic fiction about friendship and self-discovery." --School Library Journal