Acclaimed Swedish author Per Olov Enquist's first foray into children's literature is Three Cave Mountain, published in hardcover earlier this year. Fascinating and dream-like, this tale for children by tells the story of Mina, who wakes up one night to find that a crocodile has bitten her on the bottom. Her tired parents don’t recognize the seriousness of the situation, but Mina’s Grandpa knows what to do. He takes Mina, her sister, and their cousins on a dangerous journey up Three Cave Mountain. What they find there will leave them changed forever. Offering a sweet and original glimpse into the mind of a perky and irrepressible child, this book will thrill younger and older readers alike. Enquist is also the author of two novels for adults: The Book About Blanche and Marie and The Royal Physician's Visit.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Per Olov Enquist's THREE CAVE MOUNTAIN
Acclaimed Swedish author Per Olov Enquist's first foray into children's literature is Three Cave Mountain, published in hardcover earlier this year. Fascinating and dream-like, this tale for children by tells the story of Mina, who wakes up one night to find that a crocodile has bitten her on the bottom. Her tired parents don’t recognize the seriousness of the situation, but Mina’s Grandpa knows what to do. He takes Mina, her sister, and their cousins on a dangerous journey up Three Cave Mountain. What they find there will leave them changed forever. Offering a sweet and original glimpse into the mind of a perky and irrepressible child, this book will thrill younger and older readers alike. Enquist is also the author of two novels for adults: The Book About Blanche and Marie and The Royal Physician's Visit.
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