Oskar and the Things

Andrus Kivirahk author Adam Cullen translator Anne Pikkov illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The Emma Press

Published:29th Sep '22

Currently unavailable, currently targeted to be due back around 23rd November 2024, but could change

Oskar and the Things cover

A wholesome story about the joy of play and the power of imagination.

A novel about a boy who talks to various objects.One summer, when both his parents are away for work, Oskar is sent to the countryside to live with his grandma. A dreary prospect turns into disaster when Oskar realises he left his mobile phone back at home. What will he do all summer now? Lonely and bored, Oskar crafts a phone out of a block of wood he finds in the shed and uses it to pretend to call things. To his surprise, the things reply! He speaks to a tough-talking iron, a poetising bin, a bloodthirsty wardrobe, a red balloon that gets tangled in the crown of a birch tree, and many more. Oskar finds himself in high demand, helping the things solve their problems and achieve their dreams. Oskar and the Things is a charming book about the power of the imagination and friendship, by Estonia’s leading children’s writer, Andrus Kivirähk. With a lively translation by Adam Cullen, and the original illustrations by Anne Pikkov, it will appeal to fans of other dry Nordic children’s literature (such as Mrs Pepperpot, The Moomins, and Pippiis) and is the perfect gift for an introverted child with a rich inner life.

‘This is such an imaginative idea for a story, and it is beautifully executed. The sporadic red, black, and blue illustrations are perfect for an audience that is moving away from picture books, but still enjoys some visual elements to break things up.’ – Kids Read the World

  • Winner of Tartu Prize for Children’s Literature 2016
  • Winner of Eduard Vilde Literary Award 2016

ISBN: 9781912915781

Dimensions: 235mm x 150mm x 20mm

Weight: unknown

272 pages