Andrea Hirata Books

Andrea Hirata is an author whose work is deeply rooted in appreciation for his teacher and a desire to share the value of books with others. His novel became a global bestseller after being inspired by a promise made to his educator, reflecting his belief that a book is the most precious possession. Hirata's writing often explores themes that resonate with ordinary people, and his unexpected success as an author underscores the profound impact of stories that touch the heart. His dedication to community and sharing literature is evident in his efforts to establish libraries, illustrating his deep understanding of storytelling's power.

The Rainbow Troops
304 pages
11 hours of reading
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From Indonesia comes a record-breaking bestseller and modern fairy tale. Published in 2005, this autobiographical debut novel sold over five million copies and is now set to enchant global audiences. Ikal is a student at the poorest village school on Belitong Island, where graduating sixth grade is a significant achievement. His school faces constant threats of closure, and Ikal, along with his friends known as the Rainbow Troops, confronts numerous challenges: skeptical officials, greedy corporations, deepening poverty, and their own self-doubt. Yet, hope shines through in the form of two extraordinary teachers, making Ikal's educational journey uplifting. We root for him as he stands up to the island's tin mine officials and experience his first love for a girl selling chalk behind a shop screen. We cheer for Lintang, the class's barefoot math genius, as he triumphs over students from the mining corporation's school in an academic competition. Above all, we gain insight into the customs and people of the world's largest Muslim society. This narrative, reminiscent of Khaled Hosseini's work, offers a captivating glimpse into a unique milieu, filled with charm and vitality.
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Ikal ist zwölf – alt genug, um arbeiten zu gehen und seine Familie zu unterstützen, die zu den ärmsten auf der Insel Belitung in Indonesien gehört. Doch er will mehr – das ist er den Lehrern der Regenbogentruppe schuldig, die ihm beigebracht haben, für seine Träume zu kämpfen. Zusammen mit seinen Freuden Arai und Jimbron jobbt er als Hafenarbeiter, um die Oberschule besuchen zu können. In seiner unmittelbaren, sinnlichen Sprache erzählt Andrea Hirata, mit wie viel Mut und Lebensfreude Ikal seinen Weg macht. Die Etappen dieses modernen Märchens von der Überfahrt nach Jakarta auf dem Viehtransporter über Elend und Obdachlosigkeit im Moloch der Millionenstadt bis zur Ankunft als Student in Paris lesen sich so lebendig wie berührend.

The Rainbow Troops

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