The Valiant Chatti-Maker
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A charming work of children's fiction, The Valiant Chatti-Maker retells a beloved Indian folktale in which a humble potter stumbles into an unlikely series of heroic adventures through a delightful chain of misunderstandings. Rumer Godden brings her signature warmth and deep affinity for Indian culture to this story, crafting a narrative that is both gently humorous and richly atmospheric. The tale follows the chatti-maker as the world around him — from his frightened wife to a fearsome tiger and even an enemy warlord — mistakes his bumbling actions for extraordinary courage and strength. Godden's prose is accessible and lively, making it a perfect read-aloud for young audiences while retaining the timeless wit of the original oral tradition. The result is a joyful celebration of how fortune, perception, and a little accidental bravery can transform an ordinary man into a legend.
Author: Rumer Godden
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A charming work of children's fiction, The Valiant Chatti-Maker retells a beloved Indian folktale in which a humble potter stumbles into an unlikely series of heroic adventures through a delightful chain of misunderstandings. Rumer Godden brings her signature warmth and deep affinity for Indian culture to this story, crafting a narrative that is both gently humorous and richly atmospheric. The tale follows the chatti-maker as the world around him — from his frightened wife to a fearsome tiger and even an enemy warlord — mistakes his bumbling actions for extraordinary courage and strength. Godden's prose is accessible and lively, making it a perfect read-aloud for young audiences while retaining the timeless wit of the original oral tradition. The result is a joyful celebration of how fortune, perception, and a little accidental bravery can transform an ordinary man into a legend.