The daughter of a broken family, Fadiş is forced to live with relatives in various cities. It is also a difficult life for her mother Cemile, who is devastated each time Fadiş is taken away from her by her ex-husband and forced to leave jobs to go in search for her beloved daughter. In the end, Cemile finds her daughter Fadiş one last time and secretly leaves her with some distant relatives, away from the threats of the mean father to find work, in order to look after the little girl. Fadiş misses her mother deeply and fate does not seem to work to her advantage…the mother and the daughter are separated for long periods of time, during which Fadiş has to face and deal with her emotions and the pain of growing up all by herself… The daughter of a broken family, Fadiş is forced to live with relatives in various cities. It is also a difficult life for her mother Cemile, who is devastated each time Fadiş is taken away from her by her ex-husband and forced to leave jobs to go in search for her beloved daughter. In the end, Cemile finds her daughter Fadiş one last time and secretly leaves her with some distant relatives, away from the threats of the mean father to find work, in order to look after the little girl. Fadiş misses her mother deeply and fate does not seem to work to her advantage…the mother and the daughter are separated for long periods of time, during which Fadiş has to face and deal with her emotions and the pain of growing up all by herself…

The story of Fadiş is so catchy and so interesting that ever since it was first published in 1971, it has been favored by generation after generation of teenagers. It has now become a classic of Turkish children’s literature. This book appeals to people of all ages, because everyone finds something in the story to relate to their own experiences. Fadiş sets an example to the readers with her positive approach and resistance to the numerous difficulties life presents us in the course of time. The reader shares her sorrow and happiness, her joy, anxiety, love and fears as she goes through the different stages of life. Effects of tradition and values of the society we live in on the way we shape our life and relationships are successfully portrayed in this story. This is what has made Fadiş so popular among the people for over 40 years…