Thomas Hartl

Thomas Hartl is a writer and book coach, helping other people to fulfill their dream of writing their own book. After many successful books for adults, "Fauststarker Herzschlag" is his first book for young people and inspired by his son Lukas. More info on the author at www.thomas-hartl.at

The brand new book 2021

"Fist Strong Heartbeat."

About the pitfalls of teenage life, the power of friendship and the courage to take things into your own hands

A book that gets under your skin. Sensitively and with a large portion of humor, Tomas Hartl writes about the intricacies of a teenager, the vicissitudes of life, the power of friendship and the courage to take things into one's own hands. The silent heroes are two boys who struggle to make the world around them right again. They soar to become a "magical duo" who cross boundaries to do the right thing.

Synopsis (in brief)

When Luke clenches his fists and drives them into the punching bag, he can forget everything. Then he feels free and invincible. For Luke does not have it easy. His mother is in a coma, his father capitulates to the problems of everyday life and life threatens to come apart at the seams. But alongside his best friend Ali, Luke fights fearlessly for the dignity of his family, for honor and justice, and not least: for the return of his mother.

Summary: Thomas Hartl tells the story from the perspective of 14-year-old Luke - cheeky, direct, profound and also full of humor. The book is a gripping and emotional reading adventure for teenagers and adults alike.

The illustrator

Mirjam Zels works as an independent illustrator in Hamburg and is the winner of the "Serafina" award.

The book

Thomas Hartl & Mirjam Zels

Fistful of heartbeats

Hardcover with half cloth

Length: 160 pages

ISBN: 978-3-942795-98-2

Price: 22 € (D)/22,70 € (A)

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