Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Jonne Kramer studied creative writing at the University of Westminster in London. She currently lives in Amsterdam where she teaches creative writing in primary and secondary schools. The Riddle of the Sea is her debut novel. This heartwarming story was nominated for several prestigious prizes, including the Hotze de Roos-prize (for best Children's Book Debut) and the Dutch Children's Jury Prize.
Laura Watkinson is an acclaimed literary translator of Dutch, Italian and German into English. Her translation from Dutch of LAMPIE by Aneet Schaap was the first-ever book in translation to be short-listed for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. She moved from the UK to the Netherlands in 2003 and now lives in a very tall, thin house on a canal in the centre of Amsterdam.
<p><b>We loved this book.</b> Pirates, adventure on the high seas, rescues........<br />The main characters are relatable, brave and caring (even the grumpy pirate). There is tension and excitement but only mildly scary. <b>The children thought it was the best pirate book we had read for ages.</b></p>
- Karen Hammond, NetGalley
I read this book really quickly, it is really well written with an <b>enchanting</b> <b>plot</b> and <b>well developed characters</b> that I think children will really engage with. The <b>illustrations were beautiful</b> and will really help children bring their imagination even more into play. <b>A really good book.</b>
- Aria Harlow, NetGalley
<b>Lyrical and sweet</b>...The characters. Oh how I am a sucker for a pirate...The plot. OMG YES. Scary, but not bloody. <b>Engaging</b> and OH those pictures!! PRETTYPRETTYPRETTY. And I will always be a sucker for a sea battle... Overall. I know I'm not the audience for this book, but I'm sure those who are <b>will ADORE this.</b> As it stands, it was <b>fun</b>, <b>light hearted</b> and I regret nothing.
- GG Reads, NetGalley
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Jonne Kramer studied creative writing at the University of Westminster in London. She currently lives in Amsterdam where she teaches creative writing in primary and secondary schools. The Riddle of the Sea is her debut novel. This heartwarming story was nominated for several prestigious prizes, including the Hotze de Roos-prize (for best Children's Book Debut) and the Dutch Children's Jury Prize.
Laura Watkinson is an acclaimed literary translator of Dutch, Italian and German into English. Her translation from Dutch of LAMPIE by Aneet Schaap was the first-ever book in translation to be short-listed for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. She moved from the UK to the Netherlands in 2003 and now lives in a very tall, thin house on a canal in the centre of Amsterdam.