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Newspaper Boy and Origami Girl

Book Synopsis

When a group of bullies steal a poor newspaper boy’s money, his bag suddenly flies into the air and the newspapers transform into Origami Girl. Joey is whisked away on away on a hair-raising chase with his new superhero friend in order to confront the bullies!

Our Review Panel says...

This highly original picture book that has the potential to open into some important classroom discussions, including on the topics of bullying and homelessness. Joey is a poor newspaper seller who sleeps on the street. One day, after bullies steal his money, his newspapers transform into a superhero called Origami Girl who whisks him away on an unforgettable adventure.

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