Henning Mankell
Twelve-year-old Joel lives with his father in the cold northern part of Sweden. At night he often sneaks out of the house to look for a lonely dog he has seen from his window. On the bridge across the icy river he starts a secret society and has adventures. But one night he discovers that his fatherâ€™s bed is also empty, and so he will have to come to terms with his fatherâ€™s newfound love. The harsh reality of Joelâ€™s world comes vividly to life and leaves the reader spellbound.,â€˜The most famous Swedish writer since Strindberg.â€™ â€” Observer,â€˜Tight and exciting plot, with the spookily mysterious atmosphere the best thrillers manage to create.â€™ â€” Irish Sunday Independent
Fiction,Young Adult,Mystery,Cultural,Sweden,Childrens,Adult,Young Adult,Coming Of Age,European Literature,Swedish Literature,Childrens,Middle Grade,Audiobook
A Bridge to the Stars