Can You Whistle, Johanna?
Ulf Stark illus by Anna Höglund
Gecko Press
A funny, sensitive illustrated chapter book about two boys searching for a grandfather—this international award-winner is a classic in many countries.
Selling points
- A modern classic of Swedish literature.
- Masterful writing, with wit, warmth and a keen insight into human nature.
- Themes of grandparents, friendship, loneliness and dying, without sentimentality.
- The Runaways by Ulf Stark (2019) received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly and Booklist.
- The Stone Giant by Anna Höglund was released in 2020.
Reviews
“This is possibly my favourite book of all time. Ulf Stark is a truly great writer. He makes me laugh, cry, think deeply and think again—often in just one sentence.” Julia Marshall, Publisher