This story is about a bird called Avi and his best friend, the troll Muri. The two live in the Mirage Forest and walk together to the forest school. But one day, Muri is acting differently for some reason. Avi does not understand what’s wrong with his friend and a big argument breaks out between the two of them. Their teacher, Ms. Bolle, manages to get Muri to open up. Muri explains that he is worried about his father. The man is in very bad shape and Muri does not understand what exactly is going on with him. With the help of Ms. Bolle and the owl as an emotional expert, the two learn what a mental illness is and that it is affecting Muri’s father’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior.

The aim of this book is to make it easier for affected children to understand their current situation. It teaches them that they are not alone and shows them how to cope with whatever is worrying them.

For:

• children of elementary school age (between 6 and 12 years) who are suffering
because of the mental illness of a parent
• parents, relatives
• therapists