The Most Beautiful Story

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn, Oyvind Torseter (Illustrator), Kari Dickson (Translated by)

$17.95

Publication Date: September 14th, 2021

Publisher:

Enchanted Lion

ISBN:

9781592703500

Pages:

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Description

This 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor book is a testament to the power of the imagination and the saving power of storytelling.

While the rest of the world is sleeping, Vera is out running, flying to the lake at the top of the hill. She needs to meet her little brother again, and so, she turns to Syl. Syl, the magical creature who rises from the lake. Syl, who helps reframe grief and pain into healing and acceptance. Syl, who tells the story Vera most wants to hear: the story that brings Vera's brother back to life.

The Most Beautiful Story, both sad and hopeful, is a stunning testament to the saving power of stories. Together, Tjønn and Torseter have created a quiet, introspective book about longing, loss, and a love that transcends both.

About the Author

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn (b. 1980) made his
literary debut with the novel I Came to Love (Eg kom for å elske) in 2002. He has since
published a number of books for both children and adults. His young adult
novel You Are So Beautiful
(Så vakker du er) won
the Brage Prize for children's and young adult literature in 2013.

Øyvind Torseter is a Norwegian artist and illustrator
who has created eight books on his own and several with other authors. He’s
received numerous awards for his books, including a Bologna Ragazzi Award and
the Norwegian Book Art Prize. In 2014, Øyvind was a finalist for the
prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. This is his sixth book to be
published by Enchanted Lion.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Kari Dickson grew up bilingually,
as her mother is Norwegian and her grandparents could not speak English. She
holds a B.A. in Scandinavian studies and an M.A. in translation.