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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