Pay it Forward Kids - NON FICTION
In Pay It Forward Kids, readers will meet ordinary kids from across North America who have done extraordinary things, all on their own initiatives. They have set out to "pay it forward" to someone else, with astonishing results. The ripple effect of their deeds have inspired others to join their causes, and in some cases, to start missions of their own. These kids have raised both money and awareness for causes such as homelessness, human rights, orphans, and literacy. They've rescued child slaves, provided hope to the sick, and comfort for the dying. They've also enabled others to enjoy pleasures that many people take for granted. These powerful stories demonstrate that you're never too young to make a difference or to improve the life of another. Kindness can be done by anyone…you just need to step up and start.
Crystal 8F
ReplyDelete“Pay it Forward Kids” was an astounding book. I'd rate it a 9/10. After reading it, it made me feel a little guilty. There are kids my age, stepping up to do something about the world's problems. Then, there's me. I'm an environmentally friendly humanitarian, but I haven't done a thing. The kids in the book have inspired me to help as much as I can. It really shows how much our first-world societies take for granted. For example, Jenecee Edroff is a girl with neurofibromatosis (a rare genetic disease that causes tumors to grow on many different areas of the body) and people have told her she might not walk again because of her disease. But something like that didn't stop her. She fought against it and raised 1 million dollars from when she was seven 'till fourteen (today, it's reached 8 million dollars). She's even raised enough money to build a 10,000 square foot home where families can stay while patients received medical care at the local hospital. Jenecee proves even when you've been pushed down, you can stand back up if you choose to. There were other brilliant young minds too, but Jenecee stands out to me. But, all of the kids in the book contributed to the world, and that's what counts. Maria Keller donated books to people who couldn't afford them, Hannah Taylor created an entire organization to raise money for the homeless, Ethan and Noah Chase raised money to get hockey equipment to give kids an opportunity to play sports, and much more! In the end, this book taught me that helping is important, no matter how little.