Ditzhuijzen, Karien Van
A Yellow House
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912049349
- author:
- Ditzhuijzen, Karien Van
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- monsoon
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.18 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Children's
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A poignant coming-of-age story about a young girl's journey to understanding and empathy. Ten-year-old Maya is struggling to cope with her lonely life in Singapore, until Aunty M, a domestic worker from Indonesia, joins the family. As they form an unlikely bond, Maya discovers a new side of her city and the women who work there. Through Maya's eyes, this story explores the complex relationships between families, workers, and communities. It sheds light on the lives of migrant domestic workers in Singapore, highlighting their struggles and triumphs. A heartwarming and thought-provoking tale that will resonate with a broad range of readers.
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