The House of Lost and Found

By Martin Widmark, Emilia Dziubak (Illustrator)

A lonely man finds hope through an unexpected plant gift.

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34 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Niles, isolated in a dusty house of memories, receives a surprising request from a neighbor boy: care for a simple pot of dirt. As a seedling emerges, Niles confronts his solitude, nurturing the plant and himself. With each new leaf, his home transforms, echoing the change within. When the boy returns, a vibrant poppy blooms, symbolizing renewed hope and connection. Can a small act of kindness truly revive a forgotten heart? Discover the journey from loneliness to friendship in this touching tale of growth and renewal.

From the publisher

Pixar’s blockbuster UP meets Coraline in this atmospheric and emotional story.Niles lives alone in a big house full of dust and memories of the people he’s lost.Then one day, the boy from next door asks Niles to look after his plant. Reluctantly, Niles takes the pot of dirt. Can he remember how to care for something?As the flower grows, Niles realizes how empty and lonely his house is and begins to care for the plant, his house and himself. By the time the little boy returns the flower has bloomed into a beautiful poppy and Niles, and his house, are filled with hope again.This feel-good picture book from bestselling Swedish children’s author Martin Widmark and award-winning illustrator Emilia Dzuibak digs deep.

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