De brief voor de koning

De brief voor de koning is a book by Tonke Dragt. This Dutch edition is a paperback of 456 pages.

What is De brief voor de koning about?

A YOUNG HERO

A SECRET MISSION

AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE

Tiuri is almost a knight. Just one more night stands between him and his knighting. He must spend this last night in solitude and absolute silence. Just then, a cry for help rings out. If Tiuri answers, he will not become a knight. But it is a matter of life and death… Tiuri opens the door. The night-time visitor asks him a question that will change his life. He has to deliver a secret letter to the king on the other side of the mountains, a letter that will decide the fate of the whole kingdom. Tiuri has to leave everything behind, his home and his dreams, for a mission that could cost him his life.

De brief voor de koning has been published in 30 languages. It is the first Dutch-language book to be adapted by Netflix.

De brief voor de koning won the prize for Best Children's Book of the Year 1963, and the Griffel der Griffels 1955-2004. In 1976 Tonke Dragt was awarded the State Prize for Youth Literature.

The international press on De brief voor de koning:

'Brilliant, extraordinary.' - The Times

'Beautifully constructed, gripping, enchanting and true to life.' - The Guardian

'A real page-turner.' - The Sunday Times

'A story that makes your heart beat faster… grabs you from the very first page.' - Metro

Includes a personal letter from Tonke Dragt to her readers.

Tea & Tales is a bookshop and tea house on the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 142A in Rotterdam. De brief voor de koning is on the shelf here and can be ordered online.