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Questions Asked

Questions Asked

by Jostein Gaarder, illustrated by Akin Düzakin, and translated from Norwegian by Don Bartlett

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Best known for his highly acclaimed novel Sophie’s World, Jostein Gaarder writes for both children and adults. Yet his work for younger readers does not shy away from philosophical problems. In Questions Asked, Gaarder poses a list of questions about human life and the world around us: Where does the world come from? Can anyone know what I think? How do my legs go where I want them to go while my mind is elsewhere? Can anyone do real magic tricks? Can I love another person as I love myself? These answerless questions merge with the beautiful illustrations of Akin Düzakin, two-time winner of the Brage Prize, into a tale of friendship, love, and grief – and of daring to think about life as you live it.

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Series: Elsewhere Editions
ISBN: 9780914671664
Pages: 72
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This gem... is a simple list of big questions all of us would do well to ask about life and how best to live it. As the topics flit around delightfully, it avoids being either heavy-handed or precious... Any of these could spur a deep conversation with a curious kid — or adult. "Are experiences more real when I’m awake than when I’m dreaming?" Good question.
—Maria Russo, The New York Times Book Review

Jostein Gaarder brings out the existentialist in even the youngest reader... [A] story about love, death, and many topics in between... provide[s] an opportunity for readers of all ages to explore their own feelings on these same subjects and the world around them. Quiet, respectful, and touching.
—Kirkus Reviews

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