At less than twelve, a girl named Kine comes to the conclusion that the world sucks: there are eternal problems with her parents, the town is full of devastation and melancholy, and at school almost the entire sixth “B” for...
some unknown reason calls her Bubble, and is especially trying nice Jarle. The only place where they don’t get it is a bench among the graves in the cemetery, and even that one is lopsided. It is there that a strange glass ball suddenly appears, possessing many amazing properties: it is able to grow the size of Kine, let her in, fly wherever she wants and fulfill her wishes. Only over time does Kine realize that miracles are not free and that, perhaps, she got carried away with the assessments of this world...
“The refuge bubble can be imagined both as a comfort zone and as an image of personal boundaries, with the help of which a person learns to accept the stings of everyday troubles less painfully.” Artem Roganov, critic
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- A story with elements of magical realism for younger teenagers - with humor, without cliches and edification.
- The statement that we each live in our own bubble reveals new meanings to the reader.
- A positive outlook on school relationships.
- The book contains themes of environmental protection and responsible consumption.
- Bestseller in Norway.
About the author:
Norwegian Siri Pettersen (b. 1971) is the author of fantasy novels, translated into many languages and becoming bestsellers. Before that, I wrote and drew comics. She has received five national awards, including the Havmann and Fabula awards, and has been nominated fifteen times for other prestigious awards; included in the book of honor of the International Council on Books for Young People.
Author: Петтерсен Сири
Printhouse: ALBUS CORVUS
Age restrictions: 12+
Year of publication: 2024
ISBN: 9785001144328
Number of pages: 288
Size: 145×218х28 mm
Cover type: Твердая
Weight: 360 g
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