Grandfather Gandhi

By Arun Gandhi, Bethany Hegedus, Evan Turk (Illustrator)

Part of the Grandfather Gandhi series

A young boy struggles with anger, seeking peace in his grandfather's wisdom.

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48 pages· 1,418 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, grapples with anger during a visit to his grandfather's village. Amidst the silence, Arun's temper flares on the soccer field, challenging his identity as a Gandhi. Can he transform his darkness into light and honor his grandfather's legacy? This personal tale explores Arun's journey to understanding peace, guided by the extraordinary teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Vivid illustrations bring this heartfelt story to life, capturing the essence of a young boy's quest to make his grandfather proud and find his own path to peace.

From the publisher

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace. How could he—a Gandhi—be so easy to anger? One thick, hot day, Arun Gandhi travels with his family to Grandfather Gandhi’s village. Silence fills the air—but peace feels far away for young Arun. When an older boy pushes him on the soccer field, his anger fills him in a way that surely a true Gandhi could never imagine. Can Arun ever live up to the Mahatma? Will he ever make his grandfather proud? In this remarkable personal story, Arun Gandhi, with Bethany Hegedus, weaves a stunning portrait of the extraordinary man who taught him to live his life as light. Evan Turk brings the text to breathtaking life with his unique three-dimensional collage paintings.