Praise
A haunting English-language debut . . . Capturing the sense of closure and peace the brother’s visit gives the grieving family, this lingering work envisions a tender, deliberate farewell.
— Publishers Weekly
Originally published in Norway, [My Brother] is a meditative musing on grief . . . scenes featuring heavy crosshatching and a washed-out palette give way to spreads full of color that fill the page, showing that life eventually goes on, even after loss. Djupvik’s straightforward text captures the emotions felt while one is deep in mourning . . . A sophisticated look at the process of grief.
— Kirkus Reviews
In this macabre yet incredibly touching story, a father and daughter take healing steps in their grief for her older brother. While out on a fishing trip–a favorite activity–they reel him in and spend the next day with him before letting him go again. They find comfort in knowing that he still exists. This could be comforting for adults as well as children–I even wonder about shelving it in our adult grief section
— Mary Wahlmeier Bracciano, Raven Book Store in Lawrence, KS
I can attest that there are far too few good books about grief for children, and this one is a wonderful addition to that genre.
— Lyn Lauffer, former librarian at Sheldon Elementary School, Sheldon, Vermont