Book Overview
Nine-year-old Kati has always lived with her grandparents in the house by the river. Every day she goes to school, brings offerings to the monks, and plays with Tong, the abbot's nephew. She is happy enough, but something --someone-- is missing.Kati has not seen her mother for nearly five years, and no one will tell her where she is, until the day she receives some shocking news from Grandmother: Her mother is very ill with Lou Gehrig's disease and has suffered from it for many years. Would Kati like to go see her?And so Kati travels to the house by the sea to spend the last weeks of her mother's life with her. There she learns the reason why her mother gave her up and also finds that she has a decision...to meet the father she's never known.A singular story of love, hope, and renewal, set against the lushly exotic background of Thailand,The Happiness of Katiis a profoundly touching novel that reminds us of how very brave, and very wise, children can be.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1416917888
ISBN13:9781416917885
Release Date:May 2006
Publisher:Atheneum Books
Length:139 Pages
Weight:0.46 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 4.7" x 7.6"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Poetry and the overcoming of adversity.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a book written with deep understanding and compassion. Although written entirely in a Thai Buddhist context it should appeal to young (and not so young) readers of all backgrounds and faiths as the theme is universal - finding true happiness in spite of adversity. The author uses much poetic imagery without loosing her very down to earth touch with reality and all its problems. She leaves us with a question to consider and possibly discuss with others - Did Kati at the end of the book make the right decision? This would be a great book for a parent to read along with a child, provided the child is willing to share this treasure.
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