The Demon in The Heart of The Marsh/Demonen i träskets hjärta

Bastian is afraid of almost everything. When his father gives him a mysterious compass said to show the way in the world, he finally dares to set out — only to have it shattered by a giant cat. Lost in a dark marsh where a feared demon is said to dwell, Bastian soon meets others who carry fears of their own: a mole, a salamander and a heron. Together they set off in search of the wise owl who may be able to mend the compass. 

Along the way, Bastian discovers that what frightens us can also be afraid — and that courage often grows from friendship. 

An evocative and visually rich picture book about fear, bravery and the strength found in community. In his third author-illustrated title, Bjarke Stenbæk Kristensen creates an atmospheric world somewhere between Studio Ghibli and Alice in Wonderland — a story that lingers long after the final page.