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    If I Were Oprah Winfrey: Little Nia's Dream
    If I Were Oprah Winfrey: Little Nia's Dream
    If I Were Oprah Winfrey: Little Nia's Dream
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    If I Were Oprah Winfrey: Little Nia's Dream

    By Charles Thornton

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    If I Were Oprah Winfrey: Little Nia’s Dream is an inspirational story about an elementary school girl that was inspired by Oprah Winfrey’s to guide her own life for success. Nia’s mother watched the Oprah Winfrey Show when she grew up and now watches the OWN Network. This book takes you on a journey of setbacks and persistence for this young 9 year old. Nia tries to sell birthday cards and was teased by her peers for doing so. Bullied by another girl she finds a way to change her problem into something extraordinary. Life will never be the same for little Nia.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCharles Thornton
    Release dateJun 26, 2014
    ISBN9781311058485
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      If I Were Oprah Winfrey - Charles Thornton

      Little Nia’s Dream

      Charles Thornton

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      Copyright Charles Thornton

      Published at Smashwords by Charles Thornton

      Author: Charles Thornton

      Cover art illustrator: Ros Webb  http://roswebbart.com

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      Nia’s Dream – If I were Oprah Winfrey

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      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      1

      The first thing I think about in the morning when I wake up, is, What shall I do today to help others? I know it’s kind of crazy thinking like that when you’re nine years old. Most nine year olds would probably wake up thinking about what they want for breakfast or what they’re going to wear to school to show off on the other kids at school. I don’t know why I’m different, but I don’t mind it, even though other kids don’t understand it.

      Nia sweetie, it’s time to get ready for school! my dearest mother called as my mind wandered away.

      Okay mom, I answered. I quickly jumped out of bed and headed to the bathroom to get

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