Tonya Glimmerdal

"The most important things in life are speed and self-respect!" - this is what ten-year-old Tonya, the heroine of the second book by the brilliant young Norwegian writer, author of the bestseller "Waffle Heart", Maria Parr, thinks about Groza Glimmerdal.

Tonya is the only child in a Norwegian mountain village near the sea. She has a snow scooter, skis, a large family that only gets together on holidays, and mountains, pastures, and a river - all around her. When she flies on skis, singing at the top of her voice and flashing her red hair, the whole village knows that the most important person in the valley is riding. Tonya's best friend is old man Gunvald, who bakes cupcakes for her and plays the violin. But Tonya's life is not always carefree and full of fun. On the contrary, she has plenty of troubles. Firstly, there is not a single child in the area, and Tonya so wants to find friends her own age. Secondly, the new owner of the tourist camp does not allow children to come to his place - they are too noisy, and his guests value peace and quiet. But if Tonya has decided on something, she will not back down. After all, the most important things in life are "speed and self-respect"!

Recommended reader age: 7+

Author: Maria Parr
Artist: Oleg Bukharov
Translation: Olga Drobot
Year of release: 2020
Publisher: Samokat
Pages: 280
Cover type: Hardcover
Dimensions: 139x200 mm
ISBN: 978-5-00167-320-0