The Day An Angel Ran Into My Room
GENRE
CHILDREN'S
Core Theme
LOVE/INNER PEACE/POSITIVE THINKING
TIME PERIOD
Contemporary
COMPARABLE TITLES
MY SECRET FRIEND: A GUARDIAN ANGEL STORY, GUARDIAN ANGEL
CHARACTER LIST
ALESSANDRA: 5. LEAD. CURIOUS, EMPATHETIC, SWEET.
ANGELISSE: A GUARDIAN ANGEL. WISE, POSITIVE, ENCOURAGING, LOVING.
Logline
The Day an Angel Ran into My Room provides an empowering message for children. It introduces children to guardian angels and helps kids find their wings. It teaches them that they are never alone and that they have the power to change their world through their thoughts and actions.
Target Audiences
Age: 6 and under,7-12
Target Gender: Universal
Setting
Information not completed
Based on a True Story
No
Publishing Details
Status: Yes: self-published
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency, LLC
Year Published: 2012
Starting Description
At bedtime, Alessandra asks her mother if she can stay up for "only five more minutes." when she gets an unlikely visitor, her guardian angel, Angelisse, who explains how important every person is in the universe, how every action causes a reaction, how to visualize, among many other magical things.
Ending Description
After Angelisse shares her secrets with her, the little girl not only realizes her importance in the world but also that she can change her world through her thoughts and actions and that her guardian angel, is only a whisper away.
Group Specific
Information not completed
Hard Copy Available
Yes
ISBN
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1618977946
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions,Meaningful Message
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Main Character Details
Name: Alessandra
Age: 5 years old
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring,Engaging,Strong Moral Code,Outspoken,Visionary,Leader,Charming,Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Angelisse
Age: Timeless
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Empathetic,Engaging,Gracious,Selfless,Visionary,Strong Moral Code,Faithful,Honorable
Additional Character Details
The author has not yet written this
Additional Character Details
The author has not yet written this
Genre
RELIGION
Brief
At bedtime, Alessandra receives a surprising visit from her guardian angel, Angelisse. The angel tells Alessandra that every person in the universe matters and is unique, how actions cause reactions, how to visualize good things and block out the bad, and other vital life lessons. Alessandra realizes that she is never alone, and if she ever needs help, she need only pray and God will send angels running to her.
Overall Rating
EXCELLENT
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: FAIR
Commerciality: EXCELLENT
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: GOOD
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the Book Profile does accurately reflect the book.
Draw of Story
The writing style is incredibly engaging and the pictures in this book are beautiful. Readers will find it easy to connect with this sweet, simple story thanks to the dialogue and the art.
Possible Drawbacks
Some of the pictures in this book are repeated multiple times. It might be more visually engaging to include fresh pieces of art for every new page.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook of this project is the inspiring and heartwarming message/theme. There are vital life lessons in this project, as well as compelling visual images. The positive message would make me want to watch this movie.
Fanbase Potential
For parents looking for a wholesome activity, this adaptation would be an ideal film to take children to see. However, the book has fairly specific religious views, which could isolate potential viewers that don't share the same spiritual beliefs.
Awards Potential
This adaptation would probably not have Awards potential without more development to the plot. With the right animators, however, it could attract visual awards.
Envisioned Budget
LOW BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
MY SECRET FRIEND: A GUARDIAN ANGEL STORY
What’s New About the Story
This story is original because it touches on several important life lessons, instead of just focusing on one core message. It mentions karma, visualizing positive things, and the power of prayer. The plot itself doesn't feel particularly original for the children's genre. Adding a little more emotional nuance could make this project feel more unique.
Lead Characters
Alessandra's inquisitive and friendly nature makes her stand out. She is always willing to learn more and she likes asking questions.
Uniqueness of Story
For religious readers, this is absolutely a rare gem. Being more inclusive towards other religions could make this a more universally commercial book/adaptation, but it is already quite strong as it is.
Possible Formats
Film: Streaming TV Series: Streaming, Network
Analyst Recommendation
RECOMMEND
Justification
As a sweet and simple children's book with a religious slant, I would definitely recommend this project. It is full of positive and thoughtful messages, the art is lovely, and the dialogue-style writing is engaging.
Brief
When a guardian angel visits young Alessandra in her bedroom, she learns about God's love, her own power to change her world, and the fact that she is never alone.
What We Liked
This story conveys a number of wonderful and positive messages for children. It is well written and uplifting, with beautiful art to keep kids visually engaged. The writing style is simple, but clear and easy to follow. The focus on dialogue makes the story feel personal and intimate, though the themes are fairly universal.
Film: Because the art is already quite strong in this story, it would be a great fit for an animated adaptation. There's plenty of material for a short film, and developing the story in more detail could make this an endearing and touching feature film as well. So many parents would likely want their children to learn the valuable messages that this film has to teach.
TV: It's easy to imagine this adaptation on a children's network such as Disney Junior. With a few tweaks to the story and a little more plot, viewers could see Alessandra and her guardian angel tackling all kinds of relatable problems together. Expanding the world and introducing Alessandra's family and friends would also help fuel future episodes.
Key points:
1. Engaging writing style.
2. Uplifting and educational core themes.
3. Sweet and simple storyline.
4. Curious and likable main character.
5. Creative premise.
Synopsis
At bedtime, Alessandra asks her mom if she can stay up for five more minutes. She then receives a surprising visit from her guardian angel, Angelisse. Angelisse is the guardian angel who protects Alessandra day and night. Angels live in heaven, but they can hang out anywhere they like. The angel tells Alessandra that every person in the universe matters and is unique, how everyone in the world is like family, how parents are teachers and so is God, how actions cause equal reactions, how to visualize good things and block out the bad, and other vital life lessons. Alessandra realizes that she is never alone, and if she ever needs help, she need only pray and God will send angels running to her. Her mother calls her and Alessandra realizes it is past her bedtime. She tells Angelisse goodbye, and Angelisse tells her that she is always a prayer away.