Antonia Michaelis » The Secret of the 12th Continent « Illustrated by Ralf Nievelstein 9+, 01/01/2007 352 pages, 15.3 x 21.5 cm ISBN 978-3-7855-5914-7 hardcover 12,90 € (D)

The Secret of the 12th Continent is a fantasy novel for children, written in a wonderfully playful language. Antonia Michaelis' new novel is full of wit and surprises. It is fascinating to the last page, in particular thanks to the strong and convincing emotions of the protagonists. Follow the turbulent adventures of little Karl and enjoy Antonia Michaelis' amusing language: Reading "The Secret of the Twelfth Continent" makes you happy!
12 year old Karl runs away from a children's home and joins a crew of sailors who are on a quest trying to find their children. Together they come across the 12th Continent. And this very peculiar island has more than one surprise for Karl and the sailors in store…