This volume is an important contribution to the literature on children, their life worlds and child-parent interaction in multicultural settings. It is not entirely new that children have agency. The merit of the authors of this volume is that they are starting to address which strategies children may use both to strengthen and utilize this agency, and not the least point at limitations of agency. - Harald Beyer Broch, University of Oslo

Overall this is a strong volume with a coherent narrative and some very rich ethnography. I enjoyed reading it-all the contributors write well and...

"The greatest strength of the volume lies in the diverse mix of perspectives represented by the authors. These come from a range of disciplines, including anthropology and sociology. Many have practical experience of the issues discussed through backgrounds in community and NGO work, and through roles including as policy officers and development consultants. Often both consultants and academics, the authors deliver unique testimonies and insights based on their personal and direct involvement in the cases they discuss." - Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute

"This volume is an...