Bókasafn Ömmu Huldar facts for kids
Bókasafn Ömmu Huldar (which means 'Granny Huld's Library' or, as the author prefers, Grandmother's Library) is an exciting novel by the Icelandic writer Þórarinn Leifsson. It's his third book and has won some cool awards!
This book won the Reykjavik Children's Book Prize in 2010. It was also nominated for the Nordic Children's Book Prize in 2011. This special award is given out every two years by librarians in the Nordic countries, which include places like Iceland, Denmark, and Norway.
The story in Grandmother's Library was inspired by a big event in Iceland's history. It came out after the Icelandic financial crisis, a time when the country faced some tough economic challenges. The book explores what happens when things go wrong in society.
Contents
About the Story
Grandmother's Library is a science fiction and dystopian novel. This means it tells a story that takes place in the future, often in a world where things have gone wrong. Dystopian stories make us think about how society works and what could happen if certain problems get out of control.
The book is set in Iceland, but in a future version of the country. It explores ideas about what happens when a society faces big changes and challenges.
What is Dystopian Fiction?
Dystopian fiction is a type of story where the world is not perfect, and often, it's quite bad. It's the opposite of a "utopia," which is a perfect world. In dystopian stories, characters often struggle against a powerful system or a difficult environment. These books make readers think about important issues in our own world.
Why Books Matter
The title, Grandmother's Library, suggests that books and knowledge are very important in the story. Libraries are places where we can learn, explore new ideas, and understand the past. In a dystopian future, access to books and information can become very valuable.
Illustrations
The author, Þórarinn Leifsson, is also an artist! He created all the pictures for Grandmother's Library himself. The book is full of his unique illustrations, which help bring the story to life for readers.
Translations of the Book
Grandmother's Library has been popular enough to be translated into several other languages. This means children and young people in different countries can read and enjoy the story.
- In 2010, it was translated into Danish as Bedstemor Huldas bibliotek.
- In 2012, it became available in Norwegian as Bestemor Hulds bibliotek.
- Estonian readers got to enjoy it in 2013 as Vanaema Huldi raamatukogu.
- And in 2015, it was translated into Italian as La folle biblioteca di nonna Huld.
