Synopses & Reviews
One of the worlds best-selling authors has written a moving story about a teenagers life in Northern Sweden.
12-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 fathers bed is also empty, and so he will have to come to terms with his fathers newfound love. The harsh reality of Joels world comes vividly to life and leaves the reader spellbound.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
About the Author
Henning Mankell was born in 1948 in Stockholm, Sweden. His Inspector Wallander novels are a prize-winning series, at the top of best-seller lists throughout Europe, and many of his books have been made into films.
From the Trade Paperback edition.