Der grosse Sommer

The signs for a relaxed summer look bleak for Frieder: retakes in math and Latin. This means he will miss the family vacation. He has to study with his strict grandfather. But fortunately, there are Alma, Johann, and Beate, the girl in the bottle-green swimsuit. During these weeks, Frieder experiences everything: friendship and fear, respect and trust, love and death. A great summer that will shape his entire life.

Ewald Arenz tells with insight, wisdom, and constant delight about the moments that change us forever.

The witty and ironic dialogues, philosophical reflections, and at times deeply touching, at times humorous snapshots of everyday life create an unparalleled pull that makes continuing to read an absolute necessity.