The Happiness of Kati

by Jane Vejjajiva

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• 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

Poetry and the overcoming of adversity.

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.