A book of all things

Nine -year -old Thomas often sees what others do not see: tropical fish in city channels, the extraordinary beauty of Elisa, girls with a leather leg, the kindness of an old neighbor, whom everyone considers a witch. And Jesus, who often comes to Thomas to chat. But besides this, he sees how his father beats his mother, and even Jesus is powerless here. And only thanks to friends, Thomas once understands: to become happy, you just need to stop being afraid.
In 2012, Housing Housing House received one of the main awards in children"s literature - Astrid Lindgren Prize for piercing realism, crafty humor and visionary fantasy. All this was connected in the most famous work of the author - a "book of all things", in which Kuyer skillfully puts magic into everyday life, speaks simply and honestly about the unhappy childhood and cruelty in the family. At the same time, not forgetting about the most important thing: love, the support of loved ones and faith in themselves. All this gives the heroes forces to fight, even when God is silent in all languages.
In the "Samokat", this story was first released in 2013. Then very little was spoke of domestic violence in Russia, and the book on this topic made a strong impression on readers. And a quote from the "Book of all things" - "to become happy, you just have to stop being afraid" - forever became one of the motto of the publishing house