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Seabird by Kadarusman, Michelle

Seabird

$30.51

Seabird

$30.51
Author: Michelle Kadarusman
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

"Kadarusman beautifully brings Kartini to life with clarity and empathy in a story that's educational without being preachy and is a superb pick for readers interested in history and activism."--Kirkus Reviews

Inspired by the true story of a nineteenth century feminist.

Seabird follows Kartini's early teen years as a young noble girl. Confined to the family home in preparation for an arranged marriage, Kartini's desire for freedom ignites as she fights to have a say in the decisions that shape her life.

In late nineteenth century Indonesia --then known as the Dutch East Indies--a Javanese girl from a noble family is confined to her home before her thirteenth birthday, where she must remain until she is married. Removed from school and the outside world, Kartini writes to her former Dutch schoolmate, Lesty, who has returned to the Netherlands. With Lesty's support Kartini begins to challenge the role expected of her, and that of girls and women in her community. Determined to gain her freedom, Kartini bravely battles prejudice and tradition stirring change for her family, and for her country.

Michelle Kadarusman shows us that no matter how powerless you feel, your voice can have great impact. By virtue of writing down your dreams and ideas, you can inspire generations to come--as Kartini continues to do through Kartini Day in Indonesia.



Author: Michelle Kadarusman
Publisher: Pajama Press
Published: 09/30/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781772783490
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2025 pg. 71
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025
Booklist 09/01/2025

About the Author
Michelle Kadarusman is a Canadian-based children's author, who spends part the year in Australia. She is twice-nominated for a Governor General's Literary Award and her work has been translated into Spanish, German, Japanese and Turkish. Her middle-grade novels have earned many nominations and honors, including the Freeman Book Awards, TD Award for Children's Literature, Green Earth Books Awards, USBBY Outstanding International Books and Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature. She's originally from Australia and Indonesia.

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