Tīr-i Ābī Persian 1392

The present book contains a 20th-century Turkish novel by Cahit Uçuk, a Turkish female author, with social and emotional themes, written for children and adolescents.

The summary of the novel is as follows: Türk is a smart and kind-hearted teenage girl, especially affectionate toward her family and her grandfather. She was born after three brothers and is cherished by her family members. Her family lives comfortably near the Taurus Mountains in southern Turkey, in the Istanbul province, until the village faces a severe drought following certain events.

Türk’s dreams, along with her brothers’ strong attachment to their ancestral land, help the family overcome despair and inspire them to search for water. This deep connection to their land ultimately leads them to water, lush crops, and abundant harvests.