The Naming of Tishkin Silk
By Glenda Millard
ABC Books, Sydney, 2003 95p. ill.
Summary: Griffin has to go to school while mama is away getting well. Nell buys him new school clothes and long with his unusual name and his long hair he draws the attention of the bully Scott McAllister. Griffin stand his ground but decides he doesn’t like school so much. On his way home he meets layla from school. Obviously a princess with a crown of daisies on her head, he thinks maybe he can survive school. When layla notices the empty crib in his parents room Griffin tells her about Tishkin. Together they plan a naming day ceremony and invite mama home to share it with the whole Silk family.
Comment: I love Glenda Millards style. It is gentle but packs a punch. This sort of topic while confronting is just the sort of thing young people often have to deal with but is often kept from them.
Rating: 7.5/10
Mrs B
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