The City of Small Wonders (mp3)

The City of Little Wonders is a heartwarming, fairy-tale-like, and unforgettable story about loneliness and friendship by Anja Portin. The book was awarded the Finlandia Junior, Finland's most prestigious literary prize, as the best Finnish children's book of 2020. It features atmospheric illustrations by Jade van der Zalm.

A heartwarming adventure with very special heroes and little wonders: Nine-year-old Alfred often feels alone. His mother has been missing for a long time, and his father is constantly on business trips. One night, someone stands at his door. It is Amanda, an eccentric but kind-hearted woman who helps "forgotten children" like Alfred. Alfred is allowed to go with her, and for the first time in his life, he feels at home somewhere. In Amanda's house, he finds an old radio and begins to send radio messages to other lonely children. But how can he and Amanda help the children? And what will happen when Alfred's father returns from his trip and discovers that his son is missing? Thus begins an unforgettable adventure that will change everything forever.