The Most Beautiful Story

Name: The Most Beautiful Story
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781592703500
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By Brynjulf Jung Tjønn

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Summary

The Most Beautiful Story follows Vera, who escapes to a lake at night to reconnect with her little brother. There, she encounters Syl, a magical creature who helps her transform grief into healing through storytelling. This poignant tale explores themes of loss, love, and acceptance in a gentle, imaginative way.
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This tender and introspective story is ideal for children and families seeking books that thoughtfully address grief and the power of imagination.

Originally published in Norwegian: Oslo: Cappelen Damm AS, 2016 under the title, Den Finaste Historia.

-Instagram Live studio visit with Oyvind showing illustrations from book and his process for this book specifically -Conversation with author and illustrator on Zoom/IG hosted by ELB, or in tandem with bookstore -Interview/conversation with author and illustrator for our website -Outreach to bookstores, blogs, organizations dealing with grief in children, focusing on the transcending power of stories -Also might appeal to those interested in Norway, translation, grief, imagination, dreams

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592703500

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books

Illustration: Full color throughout

Contributors:

Translated by Kari Dickson
Illustrated by Oyvind Torseter

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 396g

Pages: 48

Collections

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

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.