The road to the stars

A small literary miracle

Ronja and Melissa live in Oslo with their father. Christmas is approaching and he is unemployed again. When Ronja, with the help of her school caretaker, helps him find a job as a Christmas tree salesman, their luck seems to change. Soon the fridge is full and their warm and tender father smells of fir instead of beer.
But the local pub draws him more than his girls' well-being, and when he disappears into the night under the pretext of going to buy Christmas presents, Ronja and Melissa know where he's really going. And so they decide to take care of themselves. And with the help of some people around them, a bright star, and a forest that protects them, they will dream of a brighter place, a place of kindness.
With masterful narration, reminiscent of the innocence and pure joy of a small child, The Road to the Stars moves and captivates the reader, while possessing all the characteristics of a magical modern classic.

THE PRESS WROTE
As the story unfolds, you ache for the girls - but also for all of us in this world we have built, where money is too often more important than kindness.
The New York Times

There is real magic in this charming novel about care, community and the kindness of strangers. A deeply moving story that will touch the hearts of many readers.
Douglas Stuart

A beautiful novel about family, beauty and kindness.
Daily Mail

A moving story of two children trying in every way to take care of each other.
Kirkus Reviews