What is a family trip like? Noisy, lively, energetic, and fun! But what if it’s a family trip to an island where you can find more than a hundred volcanoes? And what if the travelers are Masha, who loves order and little goats; Grisha, a joker who is always getting into trouble; a strict dad; and a writer mom? What will this trip be like? One thing is clear: it certainly won't be boring. The family will dive into the world of Vikings, try volcanic bread, admire whales in a museum and puffins in the open sea, encounter waterfalls and geysers, bathe in hot springs, learn the names of some runes, buy Thor's hammer, and even make a deal with the elves! Not everything goes perfectly: children and adults argue and make up, get offended and find joy. The greatest discovery waiting for Masha, Grisha, and their parents on the island of volcanoes is the feeling of family support and love.
5 reasons to read the book "On the Island of Volcanoes":
Remember what it’s like to be a teenager, when the sense of injustice is heightened and there is a desire to distance yourself from the word "child."
Feel the warmth of a sweater, the softness of Scandinavian sheep's wool, and the steam of a hot spring in the cold; feel the invigorating wind and refreshing spray of waterfalls in the heat.
Get acquainted with the slightly eerie but fascinating Scandinavian mythology that Icelanders so carefully preserve.
Find out what fermented shark meat is called, how it is served, and why the ancient Vikings ate it.
Take a journey not only deep into the island but also to the center of the family, where it’s not children vs. parents, but dreaminess vs. rationality that collide.
Author: Yulia Kuznetsova
Illustrations: Evgenia Shmyreva
Pages: 280 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 242x167x20 mm
