A postcard from Leo Schmidt? I can't believe it. I'm trying to solve the mystery of a boy called Leopold Schmidt who migrated to Australia years ago. Leopold is long dead, but this new Leo is very much alive and kicking.
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Henni lives in Melbourne, Leo lives in Berlin. Different countries, different lives, so far apart; but sometimes the person furthest away is just the one you need. Emails fly as they explore the world according to Henni and Leo. It's friendly and funny, but deadly serious, too. Without Leo, Henni would never unravel the dark secrets from the past. Without Henni, Leo would have to save his friend Felix single-handed. Readers willВ seldom meet two such quirky, endearing characters as Henni and Leo.
When Henni receives a postcard from Leo in Berlin, she can’t believe it. Emails fly to and fro as they explore the world according to Henni and Leo. It’s friendly and funny, but serious, too. Without Leo, Henni would never unravel the secret of Leopold Schmidt. Without Henni, Leo would have to save his friend Felix single-handed. Sometimes the person furthest away is the closest one of all. Well-loved Australian author Elizabeth Honey has collaborated with her German translator, Heike Brandt (also a writer for children), to create a uniquely entertaining novel of action, ideas and humour. www.allenandunwin.com/hennileo
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Heike Brandt would like to thank the Deutscher Übersetzerfonds e.V for the scholarship which enabled her to come to Australia. First published in 2007 Copyright © Text, Elizabeth Honey and Heike Brandt 2007 Copyright © Illustrations, Elizabeth Honey 2007 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying