Children's Books (ages 8-12) • Novel

Leb Demeden Leblebi
POCKETFUL OF CHICKPEAS

Hacer Kılcıoğlu

Editor: Müren Beykan

A story of childhood where time stands still...

Award-winning author Hacer Kılcıoğlu, beloved for her witty and heartfelt children’s books, takes readers on a journey through time, reminiscing about an era untouched by technology. She brings to life close-knit neighbourhoods, filled with soda bottles, photo albums, outdoor games, and mischievous adventures. With a touch of humour, she offers a nostalgic reflection on the cultural values of our social life.

Overview

When Duru opens her eyes, she finds herself in an unfamiliar town surrounded by single-story houses with gardens. Soon, she encounters Jale, a lively girl her age who chatters nonstop while bouncing on the branches of trees, her pockets full of roasted chickpeas. With no choice but to follow her, Duru embarks on an adventure under the watchful eyes of chatty storks, chasing after the missing rooster Pataros. From an ice seller’s shop to the train station, from a feast of fried pastries to a visit to the post office to make a call, she collects unfamiliar words and memories vastly different from her own life. Would Duru be able to figure out how and why she ended up in this old town she has never known before..?

AUTHOR

Hacer Kılcıoğlu

She was born in Alaşehir, Manisa. She worked as an English teacher. Being a passionate traveler, she collected her childhood and youth memories in Ben Eskiden Çocuktum (2003) and Jale’yle Konuşmak (2006). Her first children’s novel I Love Thursdays (Perşembeleri Çok Severim, 2009) is followed by a young adult novel titled We Were Three Children in İzmir(İzmir’de Üç Çocuktuk – Sezen, Haluk, Meltem, 2010) based on the memories of three famous Turkish artists raised in the same neighbourhood. This book (designed by Huban Korman) received IBBY Turkey’s […]
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