What do you think?
Rate this book
Mažasis griaustinis: nuotykiai žėrinčiame slėnyje
Tonja Glimerdal yra vienintelis vaikas visame Glimerdalene ir smarkiausia mergaitė, kokios slėnis jau seniai nematęs. Todėl visi ją ir vadina Mažuoju griaustiniu. Geriausias Tonjos draugas – kaprizingas 74 metų smuikininkas Gunvaldas, ir jiedu pažįsta vienas kitą kaip nuluptus.
Bet ar tikrai?
Vieną dieną Gunvaldui atsidūrus ligoninėje, slėnyje pasirodo nematyta moteris, prisistato kaip jo dukra ir nori parduoti tėčio ūkį. Bet ar gali būti, kad Gunvaldas turi vaiką, apie kurį nieko nepasakojo savo geriausiai draugei Tonjai? Kodėl? Mažasis Glimerdaleno griaustinis išsiaiškins tiesą ir padarys viską dėl draugo gerovės!
Bet ar tikrai?
Vieną dieną Gunvaldui atsidūrus ligoninėje, slėnyje pasirodo nematyta moteris, prisistato kaip jo dukra ir nori parduoti tėčio ūkį. Bet ar gali būti, kad Gunvaldas turi vaiką, apie kurį nieko nepasakojo savo geriausiai draugei Tonjai? Kodėl? Mažasis Glimerdaleno griaustinis išsiaiškins tiesą ir padarys viską dėl draugo gerovės!
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
129 people are currently reading
2018 people want to read
About the author
Maria Parr
24 books250 followersMaria Parr is a writer and high-school teacher. Adventures with Waffles, her debut novel, has been translated into twenty languages and won several awards around the world. Maria Parr lives in Norway with her family.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 470 reviews
February 2, 2020
La protagonista de este cuento es Tania una niña de 9 años que vive con su padre en Val de Lumbre, mientras que su madre es investigadora bióloga y no se encuentra en casa.
En Val de Lumbre no hay niños, por tanto su mejor amigo y padrino es Guunvald, un anciano que la adora.
A pesar de la poca compañía que tiene Tania, no le dejan de pasar aventuras.
Ambientada en Noruega, con clima y geografía hostil, la escritora nos muestra un cuento moderno, una niña rodeada de adultos, esto hace que sea una niña más madura de lo que leemos en literatura infantil. Independiente, divertida, irreverente, resuelta, con su propia idea de la justicia y los valores.
Tania tiene una personalidad y un físico que la hacen única, pero a mí en ciertos momentos me ha recordado a Pippi y a Ana de la Tejas Verdes (sin ser tan habladora). A la maravillosa narración, de ritmo alto, sutil, delicado, bellísimas descripciones del entorno en el que se mueve Tania, le acompaña a este cuento unas deliciosas ilustraciones de @zuzannacelej
Un cuento muy recomendable para niños y adultos
En Val de Lumbre no hay niños, por tanto su mejor amigo y padrino es Guunvald, un anciano que la adora.
A pesar de la poca compañía que tiene Tania, no le dejan de pasar aventuras.
Ambientada en Noruega, con clima y geografía hostil, la escritora nos muestra un cuento moderno, una niña rodeada de adultos, esto hace que sea una niña más madura de lo que leemos en literatura infantil. Independiente, divertida, irreverente, resuelta, con su propia idea de la justicia y los valores.
Tania tiene una personalidad y un físico que la hacen única, pero a mí en ciertos momentos me ha recordado a Pippi y a Ana de la Tejas Verdes (sin ser tan habladora). A la maravillosa narración, de ritmo alto, sutil, delicado, bellísimas descripciones del entorno en el que se mueve Tania, le acompaña a este cuento unas deliciosas ilustraciones de @zuzannacelej
Un cuento muy recomendable para niños y adultos
October 29, 2017
URGH THIS BOOK. IT HIT ME RIGHT IN THE FEELS. Such an enchanting book written in a very beautiful way that made me shed a tear once or twice. TONJE <3
December 19, 2025
Una historia encantadora sobre una niña que vive en un pueblecillo en el que es la única niña, vive con su padre, su mejor amigo es un entrañable vecino gigantón, adora a sus tías, que eran tan terremoto como es ella ahora y su mayor enemigo el dueño del camping donde está prohibida la entrada a los niños.
Divertido y enternecedor al modo de los clásicos infantiles como Ana de las Tejas Verdes, y con una ambientación maravillosa de ese pueblo siempre hasta arriba de nieve... me hubiera quedado allí a vivir.
Divertido y enternecedor al modo de los clásicos infantiles como Ana de las Tejas Verdes, y con una ambientación maravillosa de ese pueblo siempre hasta arriba de nieve... me hubiera quedado allí a vivir.
February 8, 2022
Puiki! Labai patiko. Įsimylėjau kaip ir Astridos Lindgren Madikę.
https://knyguziurkes.com/2022/02/08/m...
https://knyguziurkes.com/2022/02/08/m...
August 8, 2015
Fart og sjølvtillit! Jeg er helt med på denne! Jeg elsker tøffe jenter, jenter som bare er den de er og ingen andre, jenter som tar fart og kaster seg utfor skibakken og håper de klarer å ta salto, jenter som krasjlander, men reiser seg igjen, jenter som sloss hvis de må, jenter som er snille, men holder på sitt, jenter som sier ifra, jenter som kjemper for noe og som ikke har det så travelt med å bli voksne. Tonje Glimmerdal er en perfekt blanding av det veslevoksne og barnlige. Historien er kanskje ikke så original, men det gjør ingenting for det er karakterene, språket og humoren som betyr noe. Jeg vil egentlig bare ha mer!
January 5, 2019
In this new middle grade novel by Norwegian author Maria Parr (Adventures with Waffles, 2015) Astrid is the only child living in her village of Glimmerdal, and as a result her best friend is an elderly man named Gunnvald. Astrid, who is known in her community as "the little thunderbolt" has very strong emotions as well as a tendency to be a bit of a daredevil which frequently gets her into trouble. Astrid has always wanted the excitement of newcomers in town, especially kids, but when some strangers do show up, she suddenly becomes wary of the changes they might bring. When she discovers that Gunnvald has been keeping a secret from her, she's not sure she will ever look at anything the same way again.
When I saw this book compared to Pippi Longstocking, I was a bit wary because, as I've said, I find Pippi grating and exhausting. I need not have worried, however, because Astrid, though plucky and self-confident, is a much more believable child character than Pippi. Outlandish as her behavior can be, Astrid is very much of the real world and not someone who feels like she belongs in a tall tale. Astrid's emotional turmoil, in particular, is thoroughly believable, and it is easy to empathize with her situation as events unfold.
The writing in this book is also top-notch. Descriptions of the characters and setting are vivid,and the author gives a clear picture of Glimmerdal and its inhabitants that makes the reader feel like a part of this fictional universe. Astrid's relationship to Gunnvald is unique and special and their friendship, though unlikely, makes perfect sense within the context of this novel. I enjoyed Adventures with Waffles, but this book is even better. Also, as an added bonus, it's a middle grade novel you can hand to an eight-, nine-, or ten-year-old without reservations. There aren't a lot of those around, so this is a rare gem for that reason as well. (Thank you, Candlewick Press, for the digital review copy via NetGalley!)
This review also appears on my blog, Read-at-Home Mom.
When I saw this book compared to Pippi Longstocking, I was a bit wary because, as I've said, I find Pippi grating and exhausting. I need not have worried, however, because Astrid, though plucky and self-confident, is a much more believable child character than Pippi. Outlandish as her behavior can be, Astrid is very much of the real world and not someone who feels like she belongs in a tall tale. Astrid's emotional turmoil, in particular, is thoroughly believable, and it is easy to empathize with her situation as events unfold.
The writing in this book is also top-notch. Descriptions of the characters and setting are vivid,and the author gives a clear picture of Glimmerdal and its inhabitants that makes the reader feel like a part of this fictional universe. Astrid's relationship to Gunnvald is unique and special and their friendship, though unlikely, makes perfect sense within the context of this novel. I enjoyed Adventures with Waffles, but this book is even better. Also, as an added bonus, it's a middle grade novel you can hand to an eight-, nine-, or ten-year-old without reservations. There aren't a lot of those around, so this is a rare gem for that reason as well. (Thank you, Candlewick Press, for the digital review copy via NetGalley!)
This review also appears on my blog, Read-at-Home Mom.
March 2, 2018
Oh goodness me, this book is GLORIOUS. I've just finished it, and all I really want to do is rush around finding people I could read it to. It's like the best, warmest, most joyous hug, full of laughter and wisdom and yet it's also a long time since I read a book that made me cry so much. It's full of music and love and unspoken emotions that struggle to work themselves out, and also reassurance and hope and kindness. Yes, in some ways it's like a 21st century version of some of Astrid Lindgren's work (not Pippi, but rather Lotta or Mardie or the families in the Noisy Village), with a similar celebration of childhood freedoms and thoughtful relationships between adults and children. Unpatronising, it is not afraid to tackle some big and difficult emotions but all done with so much love. Puzey's translation is a triumph - fresh and sparkling, light and lucid. Brilliant. Just Brilliant.
August 2, 2022
Kad manu nakts mieru bija aizbaidījis kārtējais skandināvu melnum melnais detektīvs, atstājot pat tādu kā kauna sajūtu, ka nebiju spējusi nolikt malā grāmatu, kas ielūkojas cilvēka prāta renstelēs, tīrās nejaušības pēc manās rokās nonāca šī grāmata un nācās secināt, ka ir divas lietas, ko skandināvu rakstnieki pieprot vislabāk - drūmi detektīvi un fantastiskas bērnu grāmatas. Iespējams, kas tas kaut ko pasaka par viņiem pašiem, un ir labi apzināties, ka arī grāmatu pasaulē ir abi poli. :)
Četras, nevis piecas zvaigznes tāpēc, ka dažviet priekšplānā izvirzās autores "programma" un iztēle tai pakārtojas. Bet tiešām tikai dažviet, un tas nesamaitā lasīšanas prieku.
Četras, nevis piecas zvaigznes tāpēc, ka dažviet priekšplānā izvirzās autores "programma" un iztēle tai pakārtojas. Bet tiešām tikai dažviet, un tas nesamaitā lasīšanas prieku.
December 7, 2024
Увидела у книжных блогерок в рождественских подборках и не пожалела, что прочитала именно зимой. Хотя в самой книге как такового Рождества нет, есть чудесная зимняя атмосфера норвежской деревни, затерянной в снегу и соседях, которые в несколько раз старше тебя десятилетней.
Очень добрая и забавная история о том, как маленькая Тоня спасает жизни других, будучи еще совсем крошкой. Здесь нет (практически) трагических событий и неприятных ситуаций, а в конце всех ждет надежда на лучшие времена, которые уже за углом.
В озвучке Розы Шмуклер проглотила за вечер и стала ближе к сказочному сезону.
Очень добрая и забавная история о том, как маленькая Тоня спасает жизни других, будучи еще совсем крошкой. Здесь нет (практически) трагических событий и неприятных ситуаций, а в конце всех ждет надежда на лучшие времена, которые уже за углом.
В озвучке Розы Шмуклер проглотила за вечер и стала ближе к сказочному сезону.
January 5, 2022
Monstress-ის მერე რამე ლაითი მინდოდა სულის მოსათქმელად და იდეალურია ❤️ რატომ გამოსდით სკანდინავიელებს ასეთი კარგი საბავშვო წიგნები?
January 26, 2016
Я не собиралась читать "Тоню" в этом месяце. Прочитав "Вафельное сердце" в начале января и влюбившись в него, я решила приберечь вторую книгу Марии Парр на будущее. Но, конечно, тут же её заказала. Посылка пришла, и я мужественно держалась два дня. Было это примерно так:
Сердце: Хочууууууууууу читать "Тоню"!!!!!!
Мозг: Но мы же только что прочитали "Вафельное сердце", нужно подождать. Вдруг одна книга похожа на другую, впечатление смажется.
Сердце: Хочуууууууууууууууууууу!
Мозг: Нужно дочитывать книгу, которую мы начали. Не стоит разбрасываться.
Сердце: Но посмотри, какая она задорно рыженькая. Дааааааааааааааааааай!
Мозг: Нет!
*День спустя*
Сердце: Мне грустно, жизнь - боль. Берись быстро за "Тоню", или я за себя не отвечаю!!!
Мозг: И то правда, где там наша "Тоня"?
И "Тоня" не подвела - печаль-тоску как рукой сняло. Чем удивительны книги Марии Парр, так это тем, что в них *столько* жизни! Она бьет ключом и накрывает тебя с головой, и вот ты уже радуешься и грустишь вместе с этими славными, такими человечными героями.
А людям, как известно, свойственно ошибаться, даже самым лучшим из них. Об этом - в частности - эта книга. И о том, что исправить свои ошибки, даже самые страшные, никогда не поздно. И это обязательно надо делать, как бы трудно и неприятно это ни было.
Ну и, конечно, не могу не сказать о музыке. Как прекрасно, когда твой любимый инструмент является чуть ли не главным героем книги! А с каким благоговением смотрят персонажи на музыку! Как музыка природы сливается с музыкой человека! Как музыка служит универсальным языком, тем единственным, которым можно передать свои чувства... Это просто прекрасно. Меня давно ничто так не вдохновляло.
И хочется от всей души сказать спасибо Ольге Дробот - Переводчику с большой буквы. Спасибо, что открыли мне волшебный мир норвежской детской литературы, спасибо, что помогли персонажам заговорить с нами, да ещё на таком настоящем, живом русском языке! Вы великолепны, и я надеюсь, что прочитаю ещё много переведённых Вами книг.
Сердце: Хочууууууууууу читать "Тоню"!!!!!!
Мозг: Но мы же только что прочитали "Вафельное сердце", нужно подождать. Вдруг одна книга похожа на другую, впечатление смажется.
Сердце: Хочуууууууууууууууууууу!
Мозг: Нужно дочитывать книгу, которую мы начали. Не стоит разбрасываться.
Сердце: Но посмотри, какая она задорно рыженькая. Дааааааааааааааааааай!
Мозг: Нет!
*День спустя*
Сердце: Мне грустно, жизнь - боль. Берись быстро за "Тоню", или я за себя не отвечаю!!!
Мозг: И то правда, где там наша "Тоня"?
И "Тоня" не подвела - печаль-тоску как рукой сняло. Чем удивительны книги Марии Парр, так это тем, что в них *столько* жизни! Она бьет ключом и накрывает тебя с головой, и вот ты уже радуешься и грустишь вместе с этими славными, такими человечными героями.
А людям, как известно, свойственно ошибаться, даже самым лучшим из них. Об этом - в частности - эта книга. И о том, что исправить свои ошибки, даже самые страшные, никогда не поздно. И это обязательно надо делать, как бы трудно и неприятно это ни было.
Ну и, конечно, не могу не сказать о музыке. Как прекрасно, когда твой любимый инструмент является чуть ли не главным героем книги! А с каким благоговением смотрят персонажи на музыку! Как музыка природы сливается с музыкой человека! Как музыка служит универсальным языком, тем единственным, которым можно передать свои чувства... Это просто прекрасно. Меня давно ничто так не вдохновляло.
И хочется от всей души сказать спасибо Ольге Дробот - Переводчику с большой буквы. Спасибо, что открыли мне волшебный мир норвежской детской литературы, спасибо, что помогли персонажам заговорить с нами, да ещё на таком настоящем, живом русском языке! Вы великолепны, и я надеюсь, что прочитаю ещё много переведённых Вами книг.
February 8, 2019
This charming middle grade novel has a strong sense of setting and is driven with confidence by Astrid. She is eleven and the only child in the glen. Her best friend is a crusty 74-year-old hermit. Add in his treasured copy of the book "Heidi" and the death of an old friend that shakes him to the core and Astrid is intrigued. The narrative quite nicely pairs the story of Heidi with a character much like Pippi Longstocking. A delightful book with a heartwarming ending.
June 25, 2022
Jau trešā Parras bērnu grāmata, ko lasu, un kura trāpa tieši mērķī, lai patiešām pasmietos par jokiem un justu tādu sirsnīgu nostaļģiju pēc laikiem, kad dienas lielāko daļu pavadīju laukā spēlējoties. Vasarā lasīt par vizināšanos ragaviņās ir jauki. Domāju, ka Tonje būtu mana varone, ja lasītu to atbilstošā vecumā.
January 11, 2022
We really enjoyed this book. It was charming and laugh-out-loud funny at times. The story is about 9 year old Astrid living in a tiny village in Norway where she is the only child. The central conflict of the story is Astrid’s efforts to reunite and reconcile her best friend and godfather Gunnvald with his estranged adult daughter Heidi.
I liked Astrid and Gunnvald’s sweet relationship and how much they cared about each other. And I liked that it showed Astrid’s friendship with an older person (old enough to be her grandfather) even though she longs for a playmate her age.
Gunnvald is estranged from his daughter Heidi from an old girlfriend. Gunnvald didn’t even know about Heidi until she was four years old. There’s a lot of resentment, anger, and disappointment on both sides, as well as discussion about how hard it is not having your dad (or parent) around and divorce (from another character). Personally, I think my kids were a little young for this subject matter, but it depends on what you’re comfortable with. We did have some good discussions about it at least.
Everything is resolved in the end and this is a sweet, funny, sometimes heavy book. I’d say maybe best for ages 10+ depending on your comfort level.
I liked Astrid and Gunnvald’s sweet relationship and how much they cared about each other. And I liked that it showed Astrid’s friendship with an older person (old enough to be her grandfather) even though she longs for a playmate her age.
Gunnvald is estranged from his daughter Heidi from an old girlfriend. Gunnvald didn’t even know about Heidi until she was four years old. There’s a lot of resentment, anger, and disappointment on both sides, as well as discussion about how hard it is not having your dad (or parent) around and divorce (from another character). Personally, I think my kids were a little young for this subject matter, but it depends on what you’re comfortable with. We did have some good discussions about it at least.
Everything is resolved in the end and this is a sweet, funny, sometimes heavy book. I’d say maybe best for ages 10+ depending on your comfort level.
January 6, 2017
Если между детьми и родителями сложились не лучшие отношения, необходимо помнить, что "дети ни в чем не виноваты" - мысль, которая преподнесена в книге с добрым юмором, трогательной историей, но при этом совершенно бескомпромиссно.
February 23, 2021
Це найпрекрасніше, що я читала останнім часом. Скільки тут тепла, світла і дитячого сміху. Неймовірна книга! Потребуєте іскри доброти і любові - читайте про Тоню Ґліммердал!
July 11, 2023
[4.5⭐]
"En Val de Lumbre suena una música. Si prestas atención, podrás oírla. La producen el clamor del río y el susurro del viento en los abetos y en las montañas. Y también los pájaros. Pero algunas veces, si tienes suerte, suena algo más. Algunas veces la música de Val de Lumbre se mezcla con el canto de una niña pelirroja o con las notas del violín de un viejo trol.
Y si eres un auténtico suertudo, podrás oír algo que no se parece a ninguna otra cosa. Una música milagrosa" (p. 190).
Qué historia tan linda, cálida y conmovedora.
Un relato perfecto para esas noches frías de invierno en las que provoca leer aventuras que te calientan el corazón.
Tania Val de Lumbre es un personaje inolvidable, y no voy a negar que su historia me conmovió mucho más de lo que esperaba. De verdad que es una novela preciosa.
Esta es una lectura principalmente dirigida a lectores entre 10 y 12 años, pero que cualquier adulto va a poder disfrutar y amar.
"En Val de Lumbre suena una música. Si prestas atención, podrás oírla. La producen el clamor del río y el susurro del viento en los abetos y en las montañas. Y también los pájaros. Pero algunas veces, si tienes suerte, suena algo más. Algunas veces la música de Val de Lumbre se mezcla con el canto de una niña pelirroja o con las notas del violín de un viejo trol.
Y si eres un auténtico suertudo, podrás oír algo que no se parece a ninguna otra cosa. Una música milagrosa" (p. 190).
Qué historia tan linda, cálida y conmovedora.
Un relato perfecto para esas noches frías de invierno en las que provoca leer aventuras que te calientan el corazón.
Tania Val de Lumbre es un personaje inolvidable, y no voy a negar que su historia me conmovió mucho más de lo que esperaba. De verdad que es una novela preciosa.
Esta es una lectura principalmente dirigida a lectores entre 10 y 12 años, pero que cualquier adulto va a poder disfrutar y amar.
April 12, 2024
This sweet middle grade book has adventure, great characters, and lots of heart.
January 27, 2021
WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED.
I must admit that I wasn't sure to read this book. But desperate for getting out of reading slump, I tried reading a lot of books and this book is a blessing from heaven. HA!
I heard about this book for quite a while now, but was hesitate to read it as it's a good feeling kind of book. It is a light and sweet book, which sometimes can be boring.
BUT MY OH MY this book. It is a good feeling book, it is a heartwarming and moving and sweet and funny and adorable and just oh so lovely. I never thought I need this kind of book.
The author manage to make a good feeling & sweet book not boring. But rather fun and very close. Intimate. I'd say. It makes you want to get up, pack my bags and move to Glimmerdal (if it's existed) in the middle of covid even and skiing with Astrid and her crew. I refuse to believe that Glimmerdal and Astrid and everyone in it are merely part of fiction. Gosh, I'm telling you. I adore Glimmerdal and its people including Mr. Hagen.
Also, the fact that this book is translated to English from Norwegian, and still deliver the best story ever. Seriously, hats off!
Anyway, my point is. If you want a good feeling, heartwarming, sweet and fun and moving story about friendship that is a bit unusual but will touch your heart deeply, about a cool family, about skiing and sliding in the snow, or if you interested about Norway and its culture, and wanted to know a bit about it, or if you want to enjoy an adventure in an idyllic farm in the mountain by the fjord, this book is for you :)
Now, I need to get my own copy because I borrowed mine from the library.
I hope you pick this book up! Happy reading! <3
TW: Death of animals, animal violence.
I must admit that I wasn't sure to read this book. But desperate for getting out of reading slump, I tried reading a lot of books and this book is a blessing from heaven. HA!
I heard about this book for quite a while now, but was hesitate to read it as it's a good feeling kind of book. It is a light and sweet book, which sometimes can be boring.
BUT MY OH MY this book. It is a good feeling book, it is a heartwarming and moving and sweet and funny and adorable and just oh so lovely. I never thought I need this kind of book.
The author manage to make a good feeling & sweet book not boring. But rather fun and very close. Intimate. I'd say. It makes you want to get up, pack my bags and move to Glimmerdal (if it's existed) in the middle of covid even and skiing with Astrid and her crew. I refuse to believe that Glimmerdal and Astrid and everyone in it are merely part of fiction. Gosh, I'm telling you. I adore Glimmerdal and its people including Mr. Hagen.
Also, the fact that this book is translated to English from Norwegian, and still deliver the best story ever. Seriously, hats off!
Anyway, my point is. If you want a good feeling, heartwarming, sweet and fun and moving story about friendship that is a bit unusual but will touch your heart deeply, about a cool family, about skiing and sliding in the snow, or if you interested about Norway and its culture, and wanted to know a bit about it, or if you want to enjoy an adventure in an idyllic farm in the mountain by the fjord, this book is for you :)
Now, I need to get my own copy because I borrowed mine from the library.
I hope you pick this book up! Happy reading! <3
TW: Death of animals, animal violence.
February 18, 2017
Fantastisk. Jeg gråt og gråt, både av det fine , det triste og det morsomme. Snufs o'hoi og glede i hjertet.
July 17, 2019
“Astrid the Unstoppable” by Maria Parr is a delightful tale about “the little thunderbolt” Astrid, who loves to speed down hillsides on her sled, sing as loudly as possible, and visit her septuagenarian godfather, who makes her hot chocolate from real chocolate bars. Described as Pippi Longstocking meets Heidi meets Anne Shirley, Astrid is a character you will fall in love with as you follow the exploits of this spirited Norwegian mountain girl who navigates village life and unexpected change with charm and warmth. Highly recommended!
This is the author’s second novel, which won the prestigious Brage Prize for best children's book and the Norwegian Critics' Prize. It has been sold to 19 countries and made into a theatrical production. The author lives in Norway.
Pub Date 13 Nov 2018
Thanks to Candlewick Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.
#AstridTheUnstoppable #NetGalley
This is the author’s second novel, which won the prestigious Brage Prize for best children's book and the Norwegian Critics' Prize. It has been sold to 19 countries and made into a theatrical production. The author lives in Norway.
Pub Date 13 Nov 2018
Thanks to Candlewick Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.
#AstridTheUnstoppable #NetGalley
December 29, 2023
This is everything I love in a book. So many tears, some of anger, grief, joy and full out mirth.
12-23: This is really the most perfect book. I’m so happy to revisit it again for this winter break challenge. Parr is truly cinematic in her descriptions and so clever in her imagery. I couldn’t help highlighting turns of phrase that delighted me to no end.
Favorite thing challenge: Sleigh Bells (Some of the most epic sleigh rides ever to be put in print.
12-23: This is really the most perfect book. I’m so happy to revisit it again for this winter break challenge. Parr is truly cinematic in her descriptions and so clever in her imagery. I couldn’t help highlighting turns of phrase that delighted me to no end.
Favorite thing challenge: Sleigh Bells (Some of the most epic sleigh rides ever to be put in print.
February 8, 2020
I loved this story, this town, and the adventurous hero(ine) determined to heal her community. Wholesome and 'green' but not vegetarian... very Norwegian. I don't have words, just feels, though. Recommended especially for ages 7-10 and their families. I certainly would have loved it when I was a young girl.
August 22, 2022
"Tonja z Glimmerdalen" to urocza, zabawna i przyjemna książka dla dzieci. Jej główną bohaterką jest pomysłowa, odważna i przebojowa dziesięciolatka z Norwegii.
Tonja jak każde dziecko przeżywa mniej lub bardziej niebezpieczne przygody, poznaje różnych ciekawych ludzi i ma problemy, które próbuje rozwiązać na swój własny sposób. Czasem jej to wychodzi a czasem nie i właśnie o tym jest ta historia.
Bardzo dobrze bawiłam się podczas czytania tej książki. Podobał mi się klimat małej górskiej miejscowości, w której z pewnych powodów jedynym dzieckiem jest właśnie Tonja. Opisy okolicy sprawiały, że miałam ochotę się tam przenieść i wraz z dziewięcioletnią dziewczynką pozjeżdżać sobie na sankach z kierownicą. Chciałam wraz z nią denerwować właściciela campingu, jeździć na gapę promem i słuchać jak jej ojciec chrzestny gra na skrzypcach.
Jeśli macie ochotę na chwileczkę zapomnienia od codzienności to polecam Wam tę książkę.
Warto zaznaczyć, że można w niej znaleźć bardzo przykre fragmenty o psie, które jak dla mnie były niepotrzebne :(
Tonja jak każde dziecko przeżywa mniej lub bardziej niebezpieczne przygody, poznaje różnych ciekawych ludzi i ma problemy, które próbuje rozwiązać na swój własny sposób. Czasem jej to wychodzi a czasem nie i właśnie o tym jest ta historia.
Bardzo dobrze bawiłam się podczas czytania tej książki. Podobał mi się klimat małej górskiej miejscowości, w której z pewnych powodów jedynym dzieckiem jest właśnie Tonja. Opisy okolicy sprawiały, że miałam ochotę się tam przenieść i wraz z dziewięcioletnią dziewczynką pozjeżdżać sobie na sankach z kierownicą. Chciałam wraz z nią denerwować właściciela campingu, jeździć na gapę promem i słuchać jak jej ojciec chrzestny gra na skrzypcach.
Jeśli macie ochotę na chwileczkę zapomnienia od codzienności to polecam Wam tę książkę.
Warto zaznaczyć, że można w niej znaleźć bardzo przykre fragmenty o psie, które jak dla mnie były niepotrzebne :(
December 3, 2020
This is a delightful middle grade novel about Astrid, a spunky 9-year-old, who lives in a small mountain village in Norway. She spends her days skiing, sledding, singing loudly and spending time with her elderly best friend, Gunnvald. I like Astrid, she is a realistic child character - smart for her age, but also makes mistakes like any other kid. There is a huge amount of heart in this book, and the ending is extremely heartwarming. All in all, a fun book filled with love, friendship and family. Perfect for fans of Heidi and Pippi Longstocking.
December 28, 2022
Ko gan mēs bez tevis iesāktu, Glimmerdāles Tonje?
February 8, 2024
Ļoti sirsnīga grāmata par norvēģu meiteni un viņas draudzību ar senioru!
November 10, 2025
Dette er kanskje det man gjerne kaller en «barnebok», men sannelig er den fin å lese for en voksen også.
December 21, 2020
Wow, my children and I must be the only people in the world that did not enjoy this book.
I saw this book recommended so highly, and all the reviews were so enthusiastic, that I decided to read it aloud to my children.
They never really took to it, and actually cried "nooooo" when I picked it up to read to them. They were very bored by the story. (We read together all the time and my kids have wide interests, so the fact they found this story boring is telling for me)
In addition to the boring story, I constantly found myself having to stop and say "kids, we don't do that, right????"
Examples include children stomping feet at their dad or other adults, children calling adults idiots, intentionally irritating others (Astrid constantly provoking Mr. Hagen), calling adults by their first names (we don't do that in our family), keeping secrets from our parents, encouraging friends to skip school, etc, etc, etc. It's not like I will never read a book with this behavior, but I suppose I expect consequences or at least for the character to learn this is not best through character development. I didn't find any of that in this story.
All in all, I did not find Astrid a character that I wanted my children to emulate or admire. They thought she was bratty and disrespectful. I agree! I appreciate spunky characters, but Astrid was just too disrespectful for us.
I found myself paraphrasing parts of this book, too! The constant "thunderbolt of Glimmerdal" and "lion mane curls" references had us all groaning and rolling our eyes. Talk about overused!
So finally, after chapter 22 or so, I made the executive decision to stop the book right there and then. I wish I had followed my gut and stopped much, much earlier. I guess I hate to not finish a book.
My kids begged to listen to Prince Caspian instead, and so we did. What an improvement!
I can't believe how differently I feel about this book than most of the reviewers!
I saw this book recommended so highly, and all the reviews were so enthusiastic, that I decided to read it aloud to my children.
They never really took to it, and actually cried "nooooo" when I picked it up to read to them. They were very bored by the story. (We read together all the time and my kids have wide interests, so the fact they found this story boring is telling for me)
In addition to the boring story, I constantly found myself having to stop and say "kids, we don't do that, right????"
Examples include children stomping feet at their dad or other adults, children calling adults idiots, intentionally irritating others (Astrid constantly provoking Mr. Hagen), calling adults by their first names (we don't do that in our family), keeping secrets from our parents, encouraging friends to skip school, etc, etc, etc. It's not like I will never read a book with this behavior, but I suppose I expect consequences or at least for the character to learn this is not best through character development. I didn't find any of that in this story.
All in all, I did not find Astrid a character that I wanted my children to emulate or admire. They thought she was bratty and disrespectful. I agree! I appreciate spunky characters, but Astrid was just too disrespectful for us.
I found myself paraphrasing parts of this book, too! The constant "thunderbolt of Glimmerdal" and "lion mane curls" references had us all groaning and rolling our eyes. Talk about overused!
So finally, after chapter 22 or so, I made the executive decision to stop the book right there and then. I wish I had followed my gut and stopped much, much earlier. I guess I hate to not finish a book.
My kids begged to listen to Prince Caspian instead, and so we did. What an improvement!
I can't believe how differently I feel about this book than most of the reviewers!
February 16, 2020
Me ha gustado la historia y la forma de contarla, pero a estas alturas de la vida no tolero en la lectura determinadas historietas, y sobretodo en literatura infantil y cuando en realidad no enriquece a la trama principal la introducción de dichos elementos. Uno de ellos es la matanza de gaviotas a disparos simplemente porque molestan (cómo?) y la otra es el sacrificio del perro de uno de los personajes secundarios porque ha mordido a la niña cuando ésta trataba de robarlo por sorpresa, y claro de toda esta historia, sacamos la conclusión de que el perro es malo y acabamos con él a tiros. Si la autora quería reflejar la rabia del personaje, que parece que acaba con todo lo que no le gusta a tiros, sólo decirle que es narrativa infantil y que aunque hay que escribir situaciones tristes o peligrosas, la forma de resolverlas es fundamental para que quede un buen pozo en las mentes de los pequeños lectores. En fin, podía haber obviado estas dos situaciones que no llevan a ningún lado y la historia sería buena.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 470 reviews