A Kite at the Edge of the World by Katy Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An old man in the last moments of his life reminisces about a time in his youth. He lived in a village by the ocean and met a boy named Ilio. Ilio has but one wish, to live his life fully before he passes away. He is sick, deadly so and hopes to enjoy the time he has left. Our narrator decides that he will help Ilio and the two set out to find money so they can purchase supplies to build this kite. When they finally manage the task (despite opposition from some adults), they find that an adventure in their pursuit of the Kite flying, one they very well may not have found if they had not met each other.
A thoughtful tale, that approached the hard topic of a child’s death with tact and care. The author has obviously put much thought into her writing and how she portrayed each character. The book was sad due to the choice of topic, but the youthful exuberant in pursuit of something as simple as a kite is a welcome balance.


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