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My Name is Blessing

My Name is Blessing

Children's Books
Pages
32
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Baraka, a young Kenyan boy with a physical disability, lives with his grandmother and eight cousins. Despite their grandmother's boundless love, poverty makes life incredibly difficult, leading to a heartbreaking decision. Baraka and his grandmother embark on a journey to an orphanage, but along the way, they discover the true strength of his spirit and the blessings he brings to their lives.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingHopefulInspiringEmotional
Coming of AgeRedemption Arc

Genres

Children's Books

Authors

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Eric Walters

Eric Walters is the author of the popular young adult series The Rule of Three. He writes engaging stories that often explore themes of survival and resilience.

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Eugenie Fernandes

Eugenie Fernandes grew up in Long Island, New York. She was inspired and nurtured at an early age to become the successful artist that she is today by her father, a busy and well known comic-book illustrator who worked from his home studio. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in New York, she began designing greeting cards and submitting stories to publishers, which led to the publication of her first book. With now more than 100 books to her credit Eugenie Fernandes has become a muc...

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Louise Binette

Louise Binette writes stories for children, including My Name is Blessing, Snow (Seasons with Granddad), and Party Surprise. She focuses on creating simple, honest tales for young readers.

Characters

BarakaProtagonist
All characters in My Name is Blessing