‘In a windswept house
by the tumbling sea
lived a girl made
entirely of paper.’
The girl is ready to enjoy the world, prepared to live her best life but listening to the village elders she tries her very best to please, to be a good example to others, to be brave and follow all the advice she is given.
She bends and folds and changes herself into various wonderful forms according to the will of those around her until the day comes when she has nothing left.
What will become of the little girl made of paper? Will she crumple or can she find the strength to say one of the smallest but most powerful words – NO?
Have you ever folded yourself up to bend to the will of others? Then The Paper Girl is the perfect book for you.
The Paper Girl holds a very strong message wrapped in a beautiful package.
To read this is to pause and think about your relationships and be entranced by a most memorable story.
This is a modern day fairytale for children and adults alike.
The illustrations by Kanako Abe using the art of Kirie (meaning paper cutting in Japanese) are absolutely stunning. This is a book for keeps.
An artistic and creative book to inspire on so many levels, each page is an absolute delight.
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