Summary

Six-year-old Chieko rescued a trapped gadfly from an empty cider bottle, earning the insect’s gratitude with the promise: “I’ll repay your kindness one day.” Days pass, and Chieko forgot the encounter. But when a dangerous intruder sneaked into her home... Whimsical, suspenseful, and touching—The Gadfly's Gratitude explores the wonder of unlikely friendships, courage in the face of danger, and the unexpected ways the world rewards kindness.