Modri otok
(Blue Island) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
When Adrian, Ernest and Lena arrive on Blue Island, they still have no idea how the two weeks they will spend there will forever mark their lives. As participants in a research camp, they intended to study the customs of the islanders, have fun and do the usual things you do at the seaside, but on the first day they inadvertently become entangled in a mysterious web woven by the sinister lighthouse keeper Stibor … (source: publisher)
Edited by: Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana
Comment:
A summer research camp on an island, a trio of teenagers left to their own devices without a mentor, venturing out to uncover the island’s secrets, a quirky lighthouse keeper who speaks of parallel worlds, and a mysterious girl from the island — this is the recipe for a thrilling adventure with elements of fantasy. The mysterious atmosphere of the beautiful island is already suggested by Eva Mlinar’s illustrations on the cover and the frontispiece. With a masterful hand, Irena Androjna sets the world of modern teenagers convincingly against the stunning backdrop of an Adriatic island, blending Slavic mythology with touches of fantasy. Through the exciting adventures of the main characters — Adrijan, Ernest, Lena, and Marisa — the author also examines modern society, the pitfalls of greed, the vital bond between humans and nature, and the role of love and friendship. At the same time, she steers clear of the reefs of moralizing, crafting a gripping story that readers will devour in a single sitting. The book has received the Golden Pear Quality Badge and has been selected for White Ravens, an annual selection of children’s and youth literature from around the world by the International Youth Library in Munich.