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Can you whistle, Johanna?
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Can you whistle, Johanna?
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ulf Stark
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Illustrated by Anna Hoeglund
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Translated by Julia Marshall
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:92 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 204,Width 144 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781776573264
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| Classifications | Dewey:839.738 |
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| Illustrations |
colour illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Gecko Press
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| Imprint |
Gecko Press
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| Publication Date |
1 February 2021 |
| Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
Why doesn't Berra have a grandfather? And how can he get one? There are plenty of old men at the retirement home, Ulf suggests. They go there together to find one-ideally one who eats pig's trotters, invites you to tea and can teach you to whistle. Can You Whistle, Johanna? is an international award-winner and classic in many countries by one of the world's great writers. Best Middle-Grade Fiction 2021, Kirkus.
Author Biography
Ulf Stark (1944-2017) is one of the world's great writers. Author of over 30 books for children and young adults, he has won many prizes, including the German Youth Literature Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize. He was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018. Anna Hoeglund is a Swedish illustrator and author. Her work has been recognized with Swedish and international awards. She has worked with many well-known authors including Barbro Lindgren and Ulf Stark.
Reviews"Together, the words and illustrations... tell a story that is sad and happy at the same time. It's a story that makes sense to everyone who ever had - or wanted - a grandfather." -- The School Magazine (NSW) "This is an extraordinarily tender, beautiful story of friendship and loss. Stark combines searing poignancy with joyous humour and the most lyrical phrases to produce a quirky, endearing story that deeply touches the heart" -- The Sunday Tasmanian (AU) "This story touches the heart. It manages to be charming, warm, funny, poignant and sad all at once and it's told in such a way that a grandparent can reminisce and a young person can understand about friendship and loss not just through their own eyes but through the perspective of a much older person." -- PETA Starred review. A sweet, tender, never maudlin evocation of an intergenerational friendship. -- Kirkus Reviews 5+ One of those rare perfect ones. -- Youth Services Book Review Can You Whistle, Johanna?... is a heartwarming and emotional tale of human connection, and its importance at any age. -- NetGalley Reviewer A book that demands to be shared and enjoyed. -- IBBY UK
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