Island Days with Rosa

Mareike Krügel

Island Days with Rosa

Artwork by Anna Schilling

1st ed. published 2025. 144 pages From the age of 9 years up All rights available

Island Days with Rosa

After a storm, Lila and her grandmother Mu are stranded on an archipelago island. Days go by. What if no one comes? In the woods, Lila meets her recently deceased friend Rosa, who becomes very real to her. Mu also helps by painting, writing poetry and playing with Lila. They look after one another and comfort each other until help finally arrives and it is time to let Rosa go. A touching story about family, friendship and having faith in one's own strength. - A touching story about living with nature, about goodbyes and a sense of hope - “Imaginary friends” provide comfort and are important companions - Awarded the Kranichstein Children's Literature Scholarship