Anton is amazed when a snow-white dove with a letter tied to its leg flies in through his window—and pretty frustrated when she flies right back out into the night.
After this, a number of surprising things start happening to Anton and Pandora, his best friend. Could it be that Hallfredur the janitor is sending people letters and books even though he’s long been dead? Could miraculous stories from the past be true? Is it possible to go on a journey at night at the same time that you’re sleeping? Why mightn’t you encounter a rat at the school? How can you listen to the voice of your heart?
Over the last 25 years, Thorgrimur Thrainsson has published many books for children and teens, all of which have enjoyed immense popularity. Here he introduces two unusual characters in a fascinating narrative that will appeal to both children and their parents.
(b.1959) has for many years been among the most popular children’s and young adult authors in Iceland. He received the Icelandic Children’s Literature Prize in 1997. Thrainsson was awarded the position of city artist in Reykjavik 2013 for his contribution More about the author