Education Record of Problematic Children

Author: (USA) Tally Haden, translated by Chen Shu-hui, Chen Zi-yu
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Publish Date: 2007-01-19
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The Boy's Story tells the tale of Tally and a boy named Kevin. Kevin's real name seems to have been forgotten by everyone, and he is called "the child in the cage" because he hides under the table whenever anyone appears. At 15, he has never spoken a word in eight years, locking himself away in his self-constructed prison. Everyone believes that unless a miracle occurs, the boy is beyond saving. Tally pours all her heart into unraveling Kevin's layers of emotional knots and eventually discovers his unknown tragic past.
The Girl's Story tells the story of a 6-year-old girl named Shila who suffers from abuse. Shila never speaks or cries, her eyes always filled with deep questions. On a cold winter night, she ties up a 3-year-old boy from the neighbor's house and sets him on fire. No teacher would accept such a terrifying student. With boundless love and an unwavering spirit, Tally patiently, cleverly, and cautiously opens Shila's heart and unlocks the door to her wisdom.