Books like Hunden som sprang mot en stjärna by Henning Mankell
Set in the sparsely populated northern reaches of Sweden, the story follows 12‑year‑old Joel, who lives with his single father. Late at night he follows a stray dog he sees from his window and, on a cold bridge over an icy river, begins a secret society. As he navigates friendships and adventures, Joel confronts unsettling family revelations, including his father's hidden love. The narrative captures the harsh realities and emotional landscapes of a child's coming‑of‑age journey in a harsh, northern environment.
First publish date: October 4, 2005
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Henning Mankell
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