Can someone help with giving me story ideas (in dot points) related to the topic (in description)?? HELP I NEED IT BY TOMORROW :(

Question

MAIN QUESTION: Do you agree that this story is engaging and relevant for a young reader?

Can you help with a story by Kelly Stephens, "Friend for a Lifetime" (not sure if you can find it on the internet).

I need dot points for agreeing that the story is relevant and engaging for young readers as listed below [these themes were found in the "Friend for a lifetime" story: It is about an old lady (Lorna) that recalls her past experiences through an old address book with changes in handwriting and recalls of an old close friend she grew up with, that is now at a nursing home, she calls the nursing home hoping to talk after many years to her friend (Allison) but finds out she has passed away and is thinking about accepting that her time is near too.];

These themes are in the story:

Themes relevant to - old age + loneliness, importance of friendship, people helping spiritually

Clever use of symbolism adds richness of meaning - address book, personal history and record of experiences, phone-connection to outer world, pencil and ruler for cutting off an ordered finality, handwriting records of growth and maturity, change

Believable and Realistic Characters - frail/old depressed, gives up on life, response to complication, dialogue shows wilful and independent (but sad) old lady

Mood and Tone - nostalgic and reflective, tone depressing/negative/fearful, readers left depressed for Lorna (protagonist) and sadness for her neglect

Setting - sense of decay, character reflects setting, time not specified, could be any time

I really hope you can give me dot point ideas on how this story is engaging and relevant for young readers, please!! I have given you the theme of this story and I hope it helps! PLEASE BE QUICK IF POSSIBLE!!

Answer 1

I would disagree that this is not an appropriate story for young readers. So, I can give you points on why it is not.