Sirli, Siim and the Secrets
2006
Synopsis
Rights sold: French, Spanish, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, SlovenianSirli, Siim, and the Secrets is an enchanting tale about ordinary city-dwellers whose everyday lives are brightened and enriched by dreams. Residing in a humdrum little apartment building in a quiet neighbourhood is a small family: the daughter, Sirli, who voyages to visit a sky dancer; the son, Siim, who is a wizard in a miniature world beneath his desk; the mother, who occasionally runs away to a majestic castle to be treated as royalty; and the father, who loves competing as the famous boxer āIronfistā. The eccentric building caretaker dreams of becoming the Prince of the Waters, while only the writer, Sheep, lacks any vision at all ā because of which he grows bitter and callous.
Translations
Les Secrets
French
KivirƤhk, Audureau, Minaudier, 2020 , 196 lk
Awards
2010 Children and Young Adult Jury (BÄrnu un jaunieÅ”u žūrija), Latvia, 2nd place (Grades 5ā7)
1999 5 Best-Designed Estonian Childrenās Books