young adult

Reine De Pelseneer

A vivacious novel where young Tor goes off to find his father, but finds more than he expected.



- Overwhelming and sensuous coming-of-age novel
- About looking for your roots, about the unruliness of love and about unexpected confrontations with yourself
- The setting of the rough, impressive Iceland resonates the metamorphosis of the young Tor.



Eightteen-year-old Tor isn’t the bravest one of the bunch. He prefers writing, to gather his thoughts and navigate through the days. But when he discovers his father lives in Iceland and doesn’t even know he exists, he gets on the plane. How will his Vikingfather react? And who is the mysterious girl with the green eyes? His arriving makes a vulcano erupt in the small village ...




'A great Young Adult that feels simultaneously sophisticated and understated. It is a delightful book to disappear into. (Lang Leve Lezen, November 2022)

'This story about searching and finding yourself, first love and powerful family bonds set against the backdrop of the wild Icelandic natural beauty will not leave you unmoved. In a beautiful, warm style, the author manages to capture Tor's feelings perfectly.' (Het Boekenrijk, November 2022)

'An impressive story about a search for your roots, unexpected confrontations with others and yourself and about the unruliness of love.' (Kinderboekenjournaal.com, 2022)

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