Description
Fourteen-year-old Ben has just lost his mother, who dies suddenly despite the emergency responders’ efforts. He must now cope not only with his own grief, but also with his younger brother’s unusual way of mourning and his father’s withdrawal and silence. In this Czech-language novel, German writer Stefanie Höfler tells Ben’s powerful story in the first person. The events unfold during the first week after his mother’s sudden death, with occasional memories of the past. The book portrays the characters and the process of grieving, from the initial shock through to reconciliation after the funeral. It also shows that when help does not come from the grieving family, it may be found in a friend who has gone through a similar experience. The story follows Ben as he deals with painful and confusing feelings, including a rebellious attempt with his younger brother to defile their mother’s coffin by painting it, because they believe she would have liked it better in colour.
Information
Author: Höfler Stefanie
Language: Czech
Publication date: January 13, 2023
Manufacturer: Cesta domů, z.ú.
Genres: Fiction for children and young adults, Books, Children's literature, Popular science literature for children
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 113
ISBN/EAN: 9788088126973