Elke

Elke

A thin book about the effects of cake

An exceptional story about life in a city. A life that, in ideal cases, can be so wonderfully shared with others, when there are people like Elke. Full of humour, the joy of writing and sentences that you want to read over and over again.

“Hey, watch out!” Kasimir yells. “Oh, I'm sorry,” Elke replies in a fright. A cake that almost runs one over has to be tested, so in a wink, the two find themselves in Uwe's cafe. The cafe is soon filled with guests, because thanks to Elke and Kasimir, there is not only cake and coffee, but also great company. Elke takes care of everyone, just not herself. It is only when her heart misses a beat and starts to act up and she is no longer there, everyone realizes how little they know about her.

A story that seems simple, yet has so many complex facets.


There is not much to say about Elke. She was good at hiding herself. “How?” all those who knew Elke start to ask, “A woman like Elke can't just be overlooked!”. That's right, yet she managed not to stand out, although she stood out.


• For readers from 8 to 99 years of age or to read aloud
• A wonderful story about urban life
• With illustrations by Julia Friese