Through experience Angela could see that children learn in so many different ways, each child differs to the next. One child can be told the best way to act and behave and do so as they are taught. Others behave as they see fit through observation and copying what they see. For that reason one child may act as they are told by Samantha but others will copy how she deals with each problem. This benefits both ways of learning and therefore of great use to every child. The Magic Sunglasses is a fun fantasy story with a strong inspirational theme, designed to both entertain and stimulate children to think �C and discover that each one of them has a special value, a power all their own, which they can use to feel good and to help achieve any dreams they may have and live happier satisfying lives. Samantha, the main character in the book, starts as a shy little girl who dares to dream that she too can be successful. And when she finds the Magic Sunglasses on a market stall at the Saturday market�C her whole life changes. After many amazing adventures, while all the time being guided and supported by the wonderful power of the Magic Sunglasses, Samantha realises that she doesn't need the sunglasses anymore, as she has learnt to develop and rely on the special power within herself. It is time to pass them on now �C so they can help someone else with their special dream.



Samantha is 9 years old and therefore relative for a child from 7 to 12. She is a plump girl therefore showing you do not need to be a tiny size 6 to be a super model or a star. It is well known that the fashion industry and celebrities in the public eye cause a lot of body image issues even within children. This has sadly caused eating disorders, depression and anxiety to a lot of children. Samantha being slightly plump should help this issue and show you can be pretty and happy without being what the fashion industry would try to have us believe.

Samantha doesn't just end with the book, Angela has created an interactive website where a child can on-goingly retrieve information via daily diary entries and letters from Samantha posted on the site. They can also become a member and speak to other children on the live chat room to discuss issues and relate the positive things they are doing themselves. They can also tell others and Samantha their own achievements and attend the ongoing workshops that will be in their local areas.

Samantha gives many good examples that the reader can emulate and learn from and is therefore a great role model. It would be nice if we could be content with the role models closer to home? But we know that it is not an ideal world and sadly this is not always the case. For this reason we are lucky that so many talented authors understand the importance of a child's development and the need for role models within their literature. For children who are lucky enough to have great role models there is definitely no harm in having another just to enforce the ideals we wish upon our children.

So please if you have a child please introduce them to Samantha. Have a look yourself at Angela's website �C http://www.themagicsunglasses.com or contact myself at, kaley@samap.co.uk

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