The Most Beautiful Story

By Brynjulf Jung Tjønn, Oyvind Torseter (Illustrator), Kari Dickson (Translator)

A girl seeks solace in a magical creature to heal her grief.

3.3/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings

48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Vera escapes to a mystical lake, seeking solace in Syl, a magical being who emerges from its depths. As the world sleeps, Vera yearns to reunite with her lost brother. Syl's enchanting tales offer a path through grief, transforming pain into healing. Can stories truly bring her brother back, or is there a deeper truth to uncover? In this poignant journey, Vera discovers the profound power of imagination and storytelling, where love and loss intertwine in unexpected ways. Dive into a world where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, and hope emerges from the depths of sorrow.

From the publisher

This 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor book is a testament to the power of the imagination and the saving power of storytelling.While the rest of the world is sleeping, Vera is out running, flying to the lake at the top of the hill. She needs to meet her little brother again, and so, she turns to Syl. Syl, the magical creature who rises from the lake. Syl, who helps reframe grief and pain into healing and acceptance. Syl, who tells the story Vera most wants to hear: the story that brings Vera’s brother back to life. The Most Beautiful Story, both sad and hopeful, is a stunning testament to the saving power of stories. Together, Tjønn and Torseter have created a quiet, introspective book about longing, loss, and a love that transcends both.