The Banana-Leaf Ball
No. of pages 34
Published: 2022
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"The Banana-Leaf Ball" by Katie Smith Milway tells the touching story of a young boy named Aidan living in a village in Sri Lanka amid the civil war. Amidst the turmoil, Aidan discovers hope and friendship through the game of soccer. The ball, crafted from banana leaves, becomes a symbol of unity and resilience for Aidan and his friends as they navigate the challenges of their environment. The narrative highlights themes of community, the power of sport, and the importance of understanding and overcoming differences, ultimately conveying a message of hope in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.
There are 34 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Kids Can Press .
Katie Smith Milway, a native of Vancouver, B. C. , has coordinated community development programs in Africa and Latin America for Food for the Hungry; consulted on village banking in Senegal with World Vision and was a delegate to the 1992 Earth Summit. She has written books and articles on sustainable development and is currently a partner at nonprofit consultancy The Bridgespan Group, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books for children, including We March , Underground, Mixed Me! , and Chocolate Me! He lives with his family in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also runs an art and community events studio.