The Friendship Club and Other Stories

Book excerpt: Emily is a lonely little girl who sadly has no friends until she meets Laila, Linsey, and Emma. Even though they quickly become best friends, Emily is still teased by her classmates. After she relies on her resilience to gain their trust, she is voted class captain and, with her three best friends, forms the Friendship Club to help other lonely children find friends. Princess Melody loves football more than anything. Unfortunately, her parents will not let her join the royal football team. But when her cousin Max visits and they attend a football match together, Princess Melody is finally able to demonstrate her talent to her parents. But will they ever let her join the royal team? Nelly and Tim are picnicking with their parents when they hear a bear growl nearby. After the siblings escape and become lost in the woods, a glowing light leads them to a mysterious, magical garden filled with flowers who grant wishes. Will their one and only wish come true? In a collection of three short stories, youngsters learn about the power of unity and focus, teamwork, and the value of kindness and resilience through the eyes of diverse characters.