Artwork by Stéffie Becker
new 1st ed. published 2025. 121 pages From the age of 9 years up All rights available
Nikita and the dog Cara secretly watch as Lena and Lukas build a shack in the woods. Nikita would like to help build, but the two don't want to be friends with the new kid, who barely speaks their language. When teenagers discover the secret hiding place in the forest and want to destroy it, Nikita is the one who stands up to them. A sensitive story about a boy who is braver than he realises and about a friendship that transcends boundaries. Also suitable for children who find reading difficult. • Eva Lezzi tells the story in a literary and authentic voice, • avoiding clichés and reflecting today's diverse society. • READy – books for everyone who just wants to read