Fahri the Magic Boy


I am incredibly proud to share this deeply personal project with you - a story that has been growing in my heart for quite some time. "Fahri the Magic Boy" isn't just a children's book; it's my love letter to every child who experiences the world a little differently, and to everyone who supports them on their journey. And, I don't care if it's not academic. I try to follow my heart when developing my academic projects anyway. 

After over two decades together, I've watched Fahri navigate a world that doesn't always understand his dyspraxia with such grace and creativity. I've seen him transform moments that could be frustrating into something beautiful - just like the character in my book who sees falling blocks as fireworks. This isn't fiction for me; this is the daily wonder of loving someone who truly sees the world differently.

The Turkish word "şaşkın" (bewildered) that Fahri prefers over "clumsy" - that's real. That's him reclaiming his narrative with the poetry of his heritage. His dreams of flying, his love for ducks, his ability to create games and stories that light up a room - these aren't just character traits I invented. They're the qualities I've fallen in love with over and over again for twenty years.

This book is my way of showing the world what I see when I look at my Fahri - not someone limited by dyspraxia, but someone whose brain works in creative, unexpected ways. He has taught me that "different" isn't a problem to solve; it's a gift to celebrate. Every page reflects moments we've shared, conversations we've had, and the countless ways he's shown me that magic is real when you know how to look for it.

If this story helps other families, partners, or individuals recognise their own magic - the way Fahri helped me recognise mine - then sharing our story will have been worth everything. After twenty years of love, laughter, and watching him soar in his own unique way, this book feels like the most natural thing I could create.

With deep love and immense pride, Your Author

Full book here to download.

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