LAUNCHING THE STORY A GROUP OF FRIENDS

Nurturing a love of books is an educational activity that Sunshine Maple Bear pays special attention to. From this love will bring new opportunities and challenges for students to explore, learn and be ready to create their own works. Recently, student Le Trinh Xuan Anh, grade 6B1 has just finished his first story book titled A Group of Friends, leaving a beautiful mark in his student years under the roof of Sunshine Maple Bear school. The work consists of 29 chapters, published by Youth Publishing House.

Xuan Anh was born into an artistic family. Grandfather is a painter. His artistry partly inspired her. This work is both composed and illustrated by Xuan Anh, creating a harmonious combination that not all authors can do. It is known that the work was written in the summer of 2020 when Xuan Anh was a 5th grade student at Sunshine Maple Bear Primary School. Realizing the child’s special ability, the school gave timely encouragement and accompanied him until the work was completed.

A group of friends is a story about a trip of 4 close friends. Everyone has their own taste and personality: Mora is gentle, Jobky loves cabbage dishes,  Bara loves sports, Bockey is a nerd boy. Just like that, they made a trip into a coniferous forest, where they met Uncle Lacxy – who owns a dairy farm, befriends the stubborn princess of that kingdom, … 29 chapters in the work are 29 different scenarios bring many surprises about a dangerous but also fun exploration of a group of friends. Overcoming many events, facing many challenges, but in the end, they were strong enough to overcome and still keep in themselves their magical love for each other.

The beauty of the work is the use of vivid language, unexpected details, and humorous storytelling. The work has shown a way of thinking full of imagination and association. The work has moved the emotions and hearts and aroused the imagination, curiosity, and discovery of young readers.

Creativity has no limits. For students of Sunshine Maple Bear, creativity in any field is always encouraged, and appreciated. Xuan Anh’s work was immediately placed in a special place in the school’s library, and at the same time, the school also donated a certain amount to the book corner of each class as a spread.