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The writer Jana Šimulčíková belongs among the established Slovak authors of literature for children and youth. In several of her books she deals with problems of the youngest to the oldest family members. The reason is that her family is sacred and decisive for her. And she protects it and advocates for it with enthusiasm, devoted to the most afflicted, the weakest - the children. Yet at the same time she demonstrates that even these kinds of children may know how to solve not only their problems, but also problems of their families. In her collection of short stories Kufor na kolieskach she decided to have a word on an ordinary but also a well-off family, their rich lives and their most important parts – the children. The titles itself reveals that not only the possessions in the suitcase is going to move, but so are the people wandering with the suitcases from one place to another. The wandering is not an easy one. No wonder they will come across many serious or jolly situations. Moreover, Jana Šimulčíková made it all more interesting using a playful
language and a truthful depiction of the family atmosphere. You will find out more in the book. Of course, only if you want to learn something, have find and, most importantly, find a way how to save the family. Especially the yours…
By (author): Jana Šimulčíková
Illustrated by: Anna Gajová
Language: Slovak
Pages: 128, Format: Hardback, Dimensions: 14 cm x 21,7 cm