Description
The Sand Wolf
Book Summary
A summer by the sea, a girl who wants to go swimming, and a father who is too busy. This is how "The Sand Wolf" begins, a work by the award-winning author Åsa Lind that explores the inner world of childhood with sensitivity. Through Valentina’s eyes, young readers will find a mirror reflecting their own emotions: loneliness, misunderstanding, and the longing for attention. This book is an invitation to understand what is truly important to children, combining reality and fantasy in a narrative as relatable as life itself.
What is it about?
Valentina lives with her parents in a small house by the sea. It is summer, it is hot, and she just wants to go for a swim. However, she encounters a problem: she cannot go swimming alone, and her father has no desire to accompany her to the beach. Starting from this everyday situation, the story delves into the protagonist's emotional universe, exploring her frustrations and her need to be heard. Åsa Lind’s narrative combines real elements with touches of imagination to build a story that addresses childhood loneliness and the distance that sometimes grows between adults and children.
Main Themes
- Childhood loneliness and children's need for attention.
- Misunderstanding between the adult world and the child's universe.
- Everyday childhood frustrations and emotional management.
- The relationship between reality and imagination as a refuge.
- The value of shared family moments.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for primary school-aged children, especially those who may identify with situations of loneliness or misunderstanding. It is also a valuable read for parents and educators who wish to better understand the emotional world of children and reflect on the importance of paying attention to their emotional needs.
What this book offers
- Offers an honest and relatable representation of children's emotions.
- Fosters empathy toward the feelings of children.
- Provides a starting point for conversations about family communication.
- Stimulates the imagination through a narrative that blends reality and fantasy.
- Helps young readers feel understood and accompanied in their own experiences.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Lind, Åsa
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Cat
- Subject: PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
- Collection: SET LLEGUES
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: September 2019
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 440 g
Editorial Review
"The Sand Wolf" is a work that stands out for its ability to connect with a young audience from an honest and sensitive perspective. The author, Åsa Lind, recognized with awards for her young adult literature, constructs a story that, starting from an everyday situation, manages to address the emotions and needs of children in depth. It is a book that may interest both young readers looking to see themselves reflected in its pages and adults who wish for a tool to better understand the inner world of childhood.