Title

Sarindi and the Lucky Bird

Author

Fraser, Janine M

Illustrator

Kim Gamble

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Published Date

2001

Annotation

Life in Indonesia changes for Sarindi and his family when Father has an accident and cannot earn his livelihood using his ‘beck', or peddle-taxi. Mother, father and Sarindi all have different views on whether luck can enhance their lives. With luck plus hard work, the family together achieve a simple and happy life.

Key Concepts

Cultural traditions, Family, Resilience, Social life

Audience

Primary, Upper primary

AC Links/EYLF

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