Genre Children's literature | ||
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Similar The trick to money is having so, Der Weg zur finanziell, Die Gesetze der Gewi, The Millionaire Mind, Albert Einstein | ||
Kira Ein Hund Namens Money (English: Kira and a Dog named Money) is a 2000 children's novel by Bodo Schäfer, a German economics writer. The novel has the theme of money matters in domestic life. This story has been published in other countries, including Asia.
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Plot summary
Kira, who is twelve years old, is intent on wasting her limited pocket money on dolls and other childish things. She lives in poor circumstances, her parents constantly arguing about the shortage of money. Kira is therefore upset by the subject of economics and wishes to avoid it. However, when she twice rescues a stray dog (later named Money by Kira), the dog, in gratitude, reveals its ability to talk. The dog seems to have a in-depth knowledge of economics.
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Reception
Darana Chudasri of the Bangkok Post wrote that "The book has received overwhelming praise from parents who have used it as a tool to teach their children about basic financial principles."