The Golden Clock

Gulduret

A thought-provoking story about seeing the beauty in the ordinary.

Sarah Engell is one of the most popular YA writers on the Danish scene, coining perfectly what it is like being young today, with no trace of moralisation or judgement.

Signe Kjær is a Danish illustrator of books and magazines.

The Golden Clock

Gulduret

A thought-provoking story about seeing the beauty in the ordinary.

Signe Kjær

Sarah Engell is one of the most popular YA writers on the Danish scene, coining perfectly what it is like being young today, with no trace of moralisation or judgement.

Signe Kjær is a Danish illustrator of books and magazines.

Synopsis

The everyday is my favourite day. That’s what grandpa used to always say. But Sophia is tired of the boring old everyday with homework, rainy weather and the same old fare for supper. When she turns ten years, she luckily gets a very special and magical birthday present which can help he skip all the boring bits. From now on, every day will be a party. Glittery clothes, cakes, gifts! Sophia feels like the queen of life. But things derail completely and suddenly Sophia is all alone in the world.

Reviews

"A magical tale, beautifully composed in a smooth and delicious language, which mesmerizes from start to finish." – (Børn og Bøger (Children and Books))