After reading A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park I set out to read more books by this author. I found Seesaw Girl from the library and enjoyed it!
The story, set in 17th Century Korea, introduces us to Jade, a girl who wants to experience the world around her. But as a girl, as was the custom, she is not allowed to step beyond the walls of her family compound. At first Jade seemed somewhat silly and the pranks she pulled seem a bit much. But she matures and even though her circumstances don't change (she still is not allowed to go beyond her family compound) her outlook does. I love the line on the last page where Jade says, "It's not enough. But I will learn to make it enough."
Seesaw Girl is a wonderful children's book with themes of family and contentment that speak to all ages.
