Author: Malin Klingenberg
Swedish original: Slättens systrar
Publisher: Schildts & Söderströms
Genre: children’s fiction
Number of pages: 251 pp.
Reading material: Swedish original, English sample, English synopsis
Sisters Saba and Sarina live a quiet life with their tribe in the desert, until one day children start disappearing. Soon, the sisters are shocked to find that their father is breaking the rules of the tribe for his personal gain. When the meeting of another tribe brings young Alve into their lives, the sisters start to suspect that their father is hiding from them even more than they thought, and that they have magical powers. It is time for the sisters to decide whether they are willing to turn a blind eye on their father’s mischief or take action and risk everything. It is the beginning of a fantastical adventure where old secrets are revealed, and the girls learn to stand up for themselves and for what’s right.
The Sisters of the Desert marks Klingenberg’s debut in the fantasy genre and the first instalment in the Chronicles of Gibat series, set in a magical world where most adults can’t be trusted, and children must find their own power and take control over their own lives. Revolving around the themes of friendship, family ties, and great sibling love, the series continues with My Brother Brother and will be completed by the third volume, out in 2026.
About the author:
Malin Klingenberg