K for Kara 4 - Sleepover at Malou's

By Line Kyed Knudsen

Rose and Julie are having a sleepover at Malou's. Kara cannot go, because she is sick. She cannot go sledding either. And when she gets well, the snow is gone. Can she sleep over at Malou's now?This is the fourth book about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.-

• Language: English
• Publisher: SAGA Egmont
• Release date: Oct 15, 2018
• ISBN: 9788711742617

Book preview

Snow

It is morning, and Kara’s head starts hurting as soon as she wakes up. She squints. It is too light outside, she thinks.

Kara’s mom opens the door to her room and puts a hand on Kara’s forehead.

You are not going to school today, she says as she strokes Kara’s hair. You have a high fever.

Kara is not listening. She is still looking at the window. First, she thinks it is summer. She tumbles out of bed, confused. She opens the blinds at the window. Outside, she sees a thick layer of snow. glistening in the sun. It must have been snowing all night.

But I want to go to school, Kara mumbles. She leans against the windowsill, because she feels dizzy and nauseous. We are going sledding at the afterschool club!

No, you are going to stay home, Kara’s mom says and walks her back to her bed.

Kara sighs and lies down. She closes her eyes and thinks about the club. There is a steep hill behind the playhouse that is fun to ride your sled on. Last year she was too scared to sled all the way from the top, but this year she is no longer scared. She thinks longingly