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A breathtaking adventure for children and parents
“My sons were completely mesmerized by this book. But what was really amazing is how it shaped their characters.”
Susanna Hajnal
The Adventures of Manfred and Anton is not a story. Nor is it a children’s novel. It is somewhere betweenthe two, and it would be more precise to say that it belongs in a new category - a genre that holds children aged 6 to 12 in its grips while conspicuously nurturing their value system, their respect for their parents, their capacity to form interpersonal relationships, and their desireto discover the wonders of the natural world. Almost inexplicably it also enhancestheir self-respect, creativity, powers of imagination, self-confidence, courage, and resilience. Having said all this, we’ve by no means said it all….
It doesn’t matter whether parents read it to their children or schoolchildren read it to themselves - The Adventures of Manfred and Anton is an entertaining, enthralling read, whether read by a child or read to a child as a bedtime story. It is recommended for kids from five and six to twelve. While some scenes in each chapter are accompanied by striking, one-of-a-kind illustrations, the focus is not so much on wowing readers with images but, rather, on stirring their imaginations. With a richly detailed narrative that truly brings the settingand the stories to life, the book would stand on its own even without the illustrations. In contrast to the simple turns of phrase we’re used to encountering in books for children, The Adventures of Manfred and Anton unfolds in language that not only ensures an arresting style but also enhances children’s vocabularies and their powers of expression.
The Adventures of Manfred and Anton eBook
The Adventures of Manfred and Anton is much more than a simple children’s book. It doesn’t merely entertain but can also help kids to:
- Develop their vocabularies, imaginations, and powers of empathy
- Conquer their fears and inhibitions
- Reinforce their perseverance, willpower, and desire to prevail - leaving them more motivated
- Enhance their social relationships (with siblings, across genders, and within groups)
- Bolster their ability to distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate, right and wrong - in short, to restore their moral foundations
- Strengthen their relationship with their parents to be more obedient, show more respect, and model their behavior accordingly
"This is a one-of-a-kind book. Try not to think of it as just a story. Oh, it’s much more. Wild adventures, thrills, and lessons await. The main characters are kids like you. What happens to them could just as easily happen to you. What they learn is worth remembering, because it will come in handy.
Let’s find out what wild beasts Manfred and Anton had to fend off, how the Great Race ended, what the dark cellar was hiding, how Laura welcomed a little newcomer, what the secret gift was, and a whole lot more. Let’s get to know Manfred and Anton’s adventure-filled lives."
“I was crying by the final lines of ‘The Big Race.’ This book is so engrossing and so well written that it bowled me over completely. My son was sitting there beside me and he too was staring silently, musing. He didn’t spring right up as he does after other stories. It also had a huge effect on him. Incredible!” - Klaudia Sz.
“Not a single book has ever had such an effect on my children, who are six and eight. For weeks now they’ve been unwilling to have me read anything to them at night except The Adventures of Manfred and Anton. And I can see in their behavior that they’ve changed for the better - that’s what’s most shocking. On account of a ‘storybook’ ! Unbelievable.” - Timi
“As a father, it’s rare for me to get all agog about storybooks. I do read to mychildren, but The Adventures of Manfredand Anton is the first book I’ve come across that I can read with feeling, since it touched me, too. I was always waiting for the next story so much that I insisted on being the one to read it to them.” - Istvan R.
“Even the first chapter was so unique in mood, though that was just a sort of introduction to the rest. ‘The Brook’ was the first chapter that made me shudder. The tension is built up masterfully, and it’s as if you can see the whole story unfold right before your eyes. The book would not even need illustrations, since the narrative itself provides an exquisite experience.Then came ‘The Beast’ and ‘The Big Race,’ and then, at the end, ‘The Battle.’ All breathtaking! ‘The Gift,’ ‘Laura,’ ‘The Newcomer,’ and the closing piece create an entirely different atmosphere, rendering the book so colorful. There’s not one bad story in it. All of them are, indeed, perfect.” - Ágnes Molnár
OPINION OF BENEDEK RAB PRESCHOOL TEACHER
“The Adventures of Manfred and Antonis ideal for preschool children and those in the lower grades. The role of a story for such youngsters is to offer up solutions to problems and challenges arising in their everyday lives, to help kids understand their own emotions. This task is more complex for children today than ever before, so it’s especially hard for them to find their place in this world of ours. Manfred and Anton’s solutions can come in handy for us all, and thanks to the structure of the book, children can draw new lessons from each story - all this by they themselves doing so after thisor that exciting episode. Any child can readily make the realistic stories of Manfred and Anton their own, and with their tense pacing and enthralling storytelling, the overarching message hits home. This fine book is a must for parents who seek to give more to their children than an entertaining means of passing the time.” - Benedek Rab, school teacher & administrator
READ INTO THE EBOOK
Oblivious, Manfred and Anton walked deeper and deeper into the dense undergrowth, avoiding stinging nettles and thorny branches. It was much darker there than on the open meadow. The sun filtered through the thick leafy canopy in only a few spots. They had just stopped for a breather when they heard a menacing growl. Their hearts skipped a beat. It came from very close by, and they looked toward the sound at the same time. Manfred saw it first.
“There it is, by that bush with the red berries,” he whispered, pointing to his left. Anton’s eyes followed his brother’s hand, and a moment later he too saw it, hardly twenty yards away. (…)
(An excerpt from the chapter "The Beast")
“Wait a sec!” said Manfred, and ran down to the brook. Disappearing from Laura’s view, he began rapidly tearing up flowers from alongside the brook, taking care, though, to pluck each one near the bottom of its stem. In no time he held a beautiful, colorful bouquet. After a little adjusting, he hurried, satisfied, back to the road.
He held out the bouquet toward Laura.
“Here,” he said, “I picked this for you.”
Laura looked at him in surprise, and then her face—framed by long, lush, sparkling blond hair—lit up: a smile flashed across her pink lips and her turquoise-blue eyes glistened. Manfred thought to himself that she was a very beautiful girl. He was happy to have brought her joy. He didn’t know why, but Dad was right: girls really did like getting flowers. (…)
(An excerpt from the chapter "Laura")
ISTVAN TÉTI
About the Author
Istvan Téti’s first chidren’s novel became a bestseller almost immediately on its publication in Hungary and subsequently developed a following in adjacent European countries. Numerous schools adoptedit as compulsory reading, and before long tens of thousands of children and their parents were awaiting the sequels. The first volume in the series, published in 2018, is now out in English, in Paul Olchváry’s exceptional translation.
Due to its universal message, which is applicablein most of the world, as well as its richly developed characters and the realistic nature of its storytelling, the story of Manfred and Anton is ready to conquer the world. Just why this book is so unique, though, will be clear to children and parents alike once it’s read.
The Adventures of Manfred and Anton
Author: Istvan Téti
Translator: Paul Olchváry
Illustrator: Celestin Szabó
Line editor: Duncan Robertson
Ebook: 116 pages
Publisher: Kimberly Works (2020)
Language: English
EPUB ISBN: 978-615-81198-9-4
MOBI ISBN: 978-615-81723-0-1
CONTACT
info@kimberlyworks.com