Edith
The Girl Who Was 100 Years Old
$16.19
- Paperback
124 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2026
Summary
A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.
As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That’s why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a seven-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life—being seven forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798348029685 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Catharina Valckx |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Gecko Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 124 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 150mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 6-10 |
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Critics Review
Valckx’s warm, whimsical illustrations give the book a classic fairytale feel, bringing humour and heart to Edith’s world. Edith is perfect for readers aged 6 to 10 as a read-aloud book or for independent reading, especially for those making the transition from picture books to chapter books. – Sophie Pusz * Books + Publishing *
Catharina Valckx
Catharina Valckx has written and illustrated more than thirty books and been nominated five times for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award—most recently in 2025. Her books are published in eleven languages and have won numerous awards.
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