The Boy in the River
A story about the desire to capture time
Ben lives on an island far out to sea, and he wants his life to stay just as it is. But when his brother returns after many years away, he learns of an old story which spurs him into action and makes him want to leave. From the outset of his journey, Ben must cope with a great misfortune, and he learns that only events like this make real change possible.
Ben goes in search of Damai, a place outside time and is accompanied by a hummingbird on this magical journey. He encounters good people who become his friends as well as scheming characters who play nasty tricks on him. He encounters power and greed, but also gentleness and kindness.
At the end of his journey, he must solve a great mystery to understand why change and preservation are not opposites after all.
- After the self-publishing success of ‘The Boy riding a Donkey’, dtv brings you the new, original work from Kolee
- Beautifully illustrated by Katharina Netolitzky
- For readers of Charlie Mackesy, John Strelecky and Tessa Randau
Nestor T. Kolee
As the result of a life-changing experience on the coast of the tiny South African fishing village of Paternoster, Nestor T. Kolee decided to turn to writing after years of success in the business world. His stories are thought-provoking and touching, moving many readers to rediscover their own desires and dreams.
Katharina Netolitzky
