The book was translated to hebrew in a new version by the israeli journalist michael dak 1947. His mother, ida, was a maidservant and housewife, and in her thirties trained to be a hairstylist in order to supplement her husbands income. The book was published by achiasaf publishers, tel aviv, israel, 2002. What gentle hints at sexual content there are have to do with the two girls wanting their. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ein roman fur kinder german hardcover january 1, 1968 by erich kastner author, walter trier illustrator 4. Being a twin, this story has always intrigued me, and. The book originally started out during world war ii as an aborted movie scenario. He died on july 29, 1974 in munich, bavaria, west germany. Especially in his childrens books he emphasized the positive in a human being over and over again. He was opposed to the nazi regime, which burned his books as contrary to the german spirit during the book burnings of 10 may 1933. Reading his books makes you basically a better person. The book was published with original illustrations by walter trier 18901951.
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