Grandfather and the Wolves: Or : Three Cave Mountain - Softcover

Enquist, Per Olov

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1468303465 ISBN 13: 9781468303469

Publisher: Overlook Pr, 2013

Synopsis

Grandfather and the Wolves Fascinating and dream-like, this compelling tale for children by international bestselling author Per Olov Enquist tells the story of Mina, who wakes up one night to find that a crocodile has bitten her on the bottom. Her tired parents don't recognize the seriousness of the situation, but Mina's Grandpa knows what to do. He takes Mina, her sister, and their cousins on a dangerous journey up Three ... Full description

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Her tired parents don't recognize the seriousness of the situation, but Mina's Grandpa knows what to do. He takes Mina, her sister, and their cousins on a dangerous journey up Three Cave Mountain. What they find there will leave them changed forever. Offering a sweet and original glimpse into the mind of a perky and irrepressible child, Grandfather and the Wolves thrills younger and older readers alike.

Review:

One of those rare, magical books that creates its own world so modestly that it is only halfway through that you realise you have been entranced --Daily Telegraph

One of the most dramatic and memorable historical novels to have hit these shores in years Fierce, direct, imbued with wintry, windswept poetry --Independent

An elegant and gorgeous novel --Los Angeles Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Overlook Pr
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1468303465
• ISBN 13: 9781468303469
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 141
• Illustrator: Wirsen Stina