The Seven Lives

This is the English translation of ‘Hath pana’ which is a wonderful story about Neraluwe village leader Kusal Hami’s stupid son ‘Kiri Hami’. ‘Hath pana’ is a masterpiece that delighted the childhood world of the creator Kumaratunga Munidasa who was awarded the title of ‘Helaye Maha Isi’. Translation of such valuable children’s story books should be of immense help to our young readers to create literacy interest in them, improve their knowledge in English and also develop reading habits which are feared to be on the wane.