Episode 48: The Brothers Lionheart
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The Brothers Lionheart
Quite possibly the darkest and most unique book we’ve read to date on SSR, The Brothers Lionheart is the story of brothers Jonathan and Rusky, both of whom die tragically in the first two chapters (!!!!) and find themselves in a seemingly idyllic afterlife called Nangijala. Once there, they get involved in a resistance movement against the evil Tengil. Written by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren in 1973, the book has themes of bravery, sacrifice, and unconditional love. Many thanks to this week’s guest for introducing me to this novel (which we break down in great detail on the episode, for those who aren’t familiar!).
Amy Ignatow is the author and illustrator of The Popularity Papers series, The Mighty Odds, and Revenge of the Sis. Follow her on Twitter (@amyignatow).
CHECK OUT AMY’S BOOKS:
The Long-Distance Dispatch Between Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang (The Popularity Papers #2)
Words of (Questionable) Wisdom from Lydia Goldblatt & Julie Graham-Chang (The Popularity Papers #3)
The Rocky Road Trip of Lydia Goldblatt & Julie Graham-Chang (The Popularity Papers #4)
The Awesomely Awful Melodies of Lydia Goldblatt and Julie Graham-Chang (The Popularity Papers #5)
Love and Other Fiascos with Lydia Goldblatt & Julie Graham-Chang (The Popularity Papers #6)
The Mighty Odds (The Odds Series #1)
Against the Odds (The Odds Series #2)
Odds & Ends (The Odds Series #3)
Revenge of the Sis (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #7)
CHECK OUT AMY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ronia, The Robber’s Daughter by Astrid Lindgren
Dig by A.S. King
Munmun by Jesse Andrews
MORE READING:
“The Brothers Lionheart: My Favorite Childrens Book” (Read Aloud Dad)
“What happened to the Brothers Lionheart?” (Astrid Lindgren Company, 1974)
“The Brothers Lionheart review” (The New York Times, 1976)
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