Prince Rakoto of Madagascar is very young when his father, the king, passes. As his first act as king, Rakoto orders the court doctor, magician, and councilor in turn to bring his father back. Finally he turns to the Wise Woman who tells him a story about why people die and do not return. He goes on to become a loving and just ruler. ( )

Dealing with the death of a family member is very hard for a child to cope with. This book shows that it is okay to be sad but you should remember that you, the child, is still living for a reason. ( )