Dare to be different and learn to be lonely

That was my favorite too! In what language did you read it? I was so happy I found De Brief Voor De Koning in its original cover a couple of years ago, that brought back happy reading memories and I ended up also buying the follow up and her scifi books. Somehow I totally missed Aan De Andere Kant Van De Deur, so I'm very happy sillie82 pointed it out to me when I was shopping for Kinderboekenweek:)

You are absolutely right about Tonke Dragt's writing style; definitely not childish with conversations that are as non-linear and complicated as in real life. I love that a big part of this story is about a library with lots of references to world literature! Before I explore those, I need to find out more about the other side of the door; this other world is slowly taking control over the book...