One Grand Summer : The achingly beautiful, profound and uplifting new novel by the author of Tasting Sunlight

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When he fails his exams, 16-year-old Frieder is forced to stay with his grandparents for the summer, leading to an unforgettable and profound series of experiences that will change him forever.   ‘Ewald Arenz writes with gentle joy’ Iona Gray   ‘A tender and profound coming-of-age story that’s also a gripping page-turner. Gorgeously written … an absolute tour de force’ Louisa Treger   ‘A summer of joys and sadness  … funny, touching, troubling’ Saga magazine  **German Independent Booksellers’ Book of the Year**  **Tasting Sunlight is a BBC World Service WORLD BOOK CLUB PICK**   _____ Sixteen-year-old Frieder’s plans for the summer are shattered when he fails two subjects.