Image for Waffle hearts  : Lena and me in Mathildewick Cove

Waffle hearts : Lena and me in Mathildewick Cove

Parr, MariaPuzey, Guy(Translated by)
See all formats and editions

A deliciously funny story of friendship and family, full of laugh-out-loud adventures and first experiences of death and loss. Shortlisted for the Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation, Maria Parr's acclaimed debut novel will delight fans of Pippi Longstocking, and is "simultaneously funny and hair-raising ... strong in its sense of place and community, never shying away from the joys and difficulties of friendship, and profound loss" (Book Trust). Nine-year-olds Trille and Lena are neighbours and best friends - at least, Trille thinks that Lena is his best friend, despite the escapades into which she regularly drags him.

In the wonderful village of Mathildewick Cove they have plenty of time to re-enact the story of Noah's Ark (or Noah's Shark, as Lena calls it), enjoy the beginning of summer celebrations with their families and even advertise for a new dad for Lena.

Trille and Lena will make exciting companions for young readers as they share their fun-filled antics, as well as some important understandings of family and friendship.

Read More
Title Unavailable: Out of Print
Product Details
Walker Books Ltd
1406347906 / 9781406347906
Paperback / softback
01/01/2015
United Kingdom
English
237 pages
20 cm
Children / Juvenile Learn More
Reprint. This translation originally published: 2013.