Zai Whitaker has written a number of books on wildlife, conservation and indigenous people. This story is about the 'differently abled'.
What would you do if nobody 'understands' you? That's how the main character, Kanna feels. He is a quiet boy who doesn’t speak much even though words play around in his mind. But when something happens during his stay with his Aunty’s family, the incident changes him into a whole new person!
What would you do if nobody 'understands' you? That's how the main character, Kanna feels. He is a quiet boy who doesn’t speak much even though words play around in his mind. But when something happens during his stay with his Aunty’s family, the incident changes him into a whole new person!
Kanna, his Uncle, Aunty and cousins get trapped in the deep, dark maze of cave temples due to a sudden power outage. Everyone is terrified, except Kanna. The darkness does not scare him for he is used to it – Kanna is blind!
I love this heartening story and the charming illustrations that go with it. Kanna is such a cute little boy that during my first read of the book, I wondered why the parents were constantly picking on him. That he is blind gets revealed rather suddenly, making the reader view Kanna differently. But what follows is truly inspiring!
This story brings forth the power of the less abled and reminds us that being ‘normal’ has its limitations. One must never take anyone for granted! What a surprise for Kanna's Aunty when someone unexpected likes Kanna comes to the rescue!
This story brings forth the power of the less abled and reminds us that being ‘normal’ has its limitations. One must never take anyone for granted! What a surprise for Kanna's Aunty when someone unexpected likes Kanna comes to the rescue!
A thought-provoking read for children 8+. Can be read by slightly younger children too.
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