Summary Of Bamboo People By Mitali Perkins

One central idea of Mitali Perkins's novel, Bamboo People, is don't judge a book, or in his case a boy, by its cover. The author uses characterization of Chiko to illustrate the central idea. Chiko was never the athletic kind, he passed the time by burying his nose in a book. However, when the wellbeing of those he cared for most was put in danger, Chiko proved everyone wrong. Chiko managed to work through the days and occasional nights, functioning on very little food, water and sleep. In addition to letting his friend return home while he went and fought in the war, regardless of how homesick he was. Furthermore, “Most boys learn to take and give blows when they're young, but this is the first time I've been struck, and I'm shaking