Everything about this book is educational and wholesome, it's beautifully written, extremely attractive to look at and even includes recipe! Faruq is a young boy who knows what he likes, he also knows his parents won't like his choices. He is very interested in cooking, it's origins, ingredients and processes. His family however want more for him and that puts pressure on Faruq.
In the garden the mysterious Wiri Wiri which he is warned away from (which of course makes it all the more attractive to a young boy) with help from a neighbour when a family member falls ill, Faruq is able to produce a beautiful family lunch which demonstrates to his family where his passion lies and his career path is headed. So this book contains very important messages for parents and carers etc not to dismiss career choices made at a young age because you just never know
In the garden the mysterious Wiri Wiri which he is warned away from (which of course makes it all the more attractive to a young boy) with help from a neighbour when a family member falls ill, Faruq is able to produce a beautiful family lunch which demonstrates to his family where his passion lies and his career path is headed. So this book contains very important messages for parents and carers etc not to dismiss career choices made at a young age because you just never know