Eva and Ari Sveinn find a bag containing lots and lots of money, which was thrown from a speeding car by some shady characters fleeing from the police. They start giving the money to people who need it very badly, like their parents, without letting anyone know who the donor is! A great mixture of suspense and humour.

• Book of the month in Lindhardt & Ringhof‘s Children‘s Book Club, Denmark, 2002

“As ever, Helgadottir presents succinct and clear portraits from modern society … This vibrantly enjoyable story appears simple but on closer examination it addresses a complex problem in human relations, invites discussion of profound ethical issues and intelligently champions tolerance. Both a challenging and a thought-provoking story.”
DV NEWSPAPER

“Helgadottir’s talent is to point out human failings, but to do so in such a gentle way that we do not mind admitting the relevance of her criticism to ourselves. In this instance Helgadottir’s humour is a necessary instrument for attacking the ills of society …”
TIMINN NEWSPAPER