Dwarfs are not ordinary fairies. Dwarfs are not dwarves either. A dwarf is born when a fairy and a dwarf meet and fall in love.
The forests of Čarodol are full of fairy-tale creatures, and a unicorn regularly visited it. Of course, the elves knew about the unicorn and the unicorn knew about the elves. Perhaps that is why he avoided them. Who in the forests of Čarodol didn't know how mischievous they were? One day, the elves decided to tame the unicorn...
The Elves Tame the Unicorn is a new picture book from the Elves collection, by the authorDese MuckThe fairy tale about the unicorn is complemented by magical illustrations by Eva Cajnko.
Hardcover, 21.5 x 30.5 cm, 40 pages.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Desa Muck(1955), Slovenian actress, television presenter, publicist and youth writer. She was born into the family of Slovenian actor, poet and professor Kristijan Muck. At first, she was employed as a nanny in the Poljane kindergarten. This was followed by acting work in the series Ante and in the shows Zoom and Mario.
This was followed by commercials, films, and a video story. Then she also started writing. She primarily wrote love stories, then youth literature. In her writing, she embraces simple and general human experiences. As a creator, she is best known for her stories, side stories, novellas, and radio plays for youth and children, but she also writes for adults.
She is the author of over 60 monographic publications. Her books are characterized by wit and lucidity. She also worked as a comedian in the show Zoom in Mario on RTV Slovenia from 1996 to 2002. Desa Muck has written many stories aimed at young people. Her most common themes are aimed at adolescents and mostly revolve around sexuality, drugs, school, etc. She approaches the topics in a witty and humorous way.
RECOGNITIONS and AWARDS:
- Levstik Award 2005
- IBBY recognition
- Nomination for the Andersen Award 2006
- Večernica Award 1998 for the youth novel Lažniva Suzi
- Anica Collection — My favorite Slovenian book as chosen by young readers for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
