The Ferris Wheel
A powerful and heartwarming story for children about displacement from Turkey’s most prolific children’s book author.
This is the story of two parallel journeys in cities far apart. A mother and a son leave their home for a better day, while a father and a daughter leave their home for a safer day. The concerns of the parents are almost the same as they watch over their kids, but their experiences are sadly very different. The father and daughter are fleeing a city devastated by war, leaving their home—and beloved goldfish—behind. All through their journey the goldfish follows them as a symbol of longing and hope. The two families’ paths finally cross on a Ferris wheel and, as they go round and round, trading places with each other, we understand that we are all connected.
With beautiful illustrations full of symbolism, this simple and powerful story of displacement encourages us all to welcome newcomers with compassion and curiosity.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 40
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Crocodile Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9781623717216
Creator Bio
Tu¨lin Kozikoglu and Hu¨seyin Sönmezay are a husband and wife writing duo from Turkey. They both have a passion for storytelling and have been writing together for many years. Tu¨lin has a background in economics and has worked as a journalist, while Hu¨seyin has a background in engineering and has worked in the tech industry. Together, they bring a unique perspective to their writing, blending their diverse backgrounds and experiences to create compelling stories. Julie Albright, their co-author for The Ferris Wheel, is an American writer and researcher specializing in the effects of emerging technologies on society. Her expertise adds depth and insight to the novel, creating a truly collaborative and thought-provoking work.
