Kardeş Mardeş Deme Bana!

Don't call me Brother Mardesh! Book Description Brotherhood is a miracle beyond blood ties! In his first children's novel, author Kaan Elbingil, who is loved for his TV series "Berk", tells about a loving family with joy and concern, touching the old fabric of Istanbul. It tells the story of an "only child" who doesn't like to share and his family struggling with economic difficulties to hold on to life, and the transformative effect of a surprise guest. The novel depicts in an entertaining style the magic of sharing and solidarity, as being a family does not only require blood ties. It offers a funny and hopeful read for readers of all ages. Plot: Salih Emre, happy to be an only child, tries to get used to his new neighborhood and school. His family, overwhelmed by debts, invites a foreign student to their home to be his sibling and to teach him the language. The arrival of Hans, who speaks a smattering of Turkish, infuriates Salih Emre. However, his life begins to change when he finally manages to talk to the neighbor girl Elif and things unexpectedly go well at his father's soup shop. Until one day there was a knock on the door of their house... (From the Promotional Bulletin)