Wind Child
Wind Child by Shirley Rousseau Murphy is a beautifully illustrated book published by HarperCollins on April 23, 1999. This first edition, written in English and spanning 40 pages, tells the story of Resshie, a girl born to a human mother and the East Wind. As she grows up, Resshie is filled with a longing to understand the secrets of the wind and dreams of soaring through the skies, yet she grapples with the limitations of her human form.
In her quest for connection and understanding, Resshie attempts to weave the essence of the winds into her creations, gaining recognition among the villagers. However, despite her fame, she feels a profound loneliness, as the lives of the other village girls do not resonate with her aspirations. This narrative explores themes of identity and the pursuit of dreams, inviting readers to reflect on the balance between one’s desires and the reality of their circumstances.
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Born to a human mother and the East Wind, Resshie grows up wild and dreaming. She wants to know the wind’s secrets and yearns to fly as the wind does. But she is only a human girl and cannot. She tries to capture the movement of the winds in her weavings, which bring her fame among the villagers, but still, Resshie is lonely. The lives of the village girls not for her. Resshie is meant for something special, but how will she ever capture her elusive dreams?
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