Reading "Twenty Four Eyes" is like a rollercoaster of emotions, with laughter, tears, and a mix of feelings that warm your heart. The story of the 12 children teaches valuable lessons about life and resilience, leaving a lasting impact on how we appreciate things. It's a touching reminder of how stories can touch our hearts and change our outlook, especially when it's about young characters facing life's challenges.

I totally devoured this book in just 2 days, and it's only 248 pages long. The story follows 7 girls, 5 boys, and their awesome teacher, Miss Oishi. It's set in Japan back in the 1900s, a time when life was tough and resources were scarce. The story of these 12 students is incredibly touching, it evokes emotions and inspires. They're just so young but they're asked to understand the meaning of life. They have to deal with big desires or even trivial ones, like wanting to buy a cheap lunchbox. And from those struggles, their thoughts and identities start to take shape, and their dreams begin to sprout. As the story nears its end, life gets even tougher for them due to the war crisis in Japan. They still manage to show off their strong friendships and pretty decent family bonds, despite the occasional arguments and debates. Reading this book made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It's got everything—laughter, tears, and a whole bunch of other emotions that are hard to put into words. The story of these 12 children truly taught me so much about life and appreciating what we have. And, it's amazing how a story can have such a profound impact on our emotions and outlook on life, especially when it involves young characters navigating the challenges of their time. The conflict isn't too heavy, so, you can totally read it in one go (again).