Friderik the Castle Rat's Tales
Follow the adventures of Friderik the Castle Rat over three periods in the history of Ljubljana Castle, in this picture book.
In the first story, “The Olive Branch,” we are introduced to Friderik him as a cunning romantic hero who helps the Roman legionary, Claudius, to find a way to attract the attention of a priestess from the nearby temple at the top of Castle Hill. Will Friderik succeed in kindling an ancient love story?
Did you know that it was Friderik who, with his friend the stork, set off to castles near and far in search of George the knight? George then saved our city from a terrible dragon. The adventures of Friderik and George are revealed in the second story, “The Knight Fight.”
And we have Friderik to thank for the mighty fortified castle that stands above Ljubljana. The third story, “The Emperor's New Chores,” reveals whether credit should go to the Emperor or the Empress, or perhaps both. But the smart money is on the cleverest castle rate of them all.
Discover Friderik's World
The stories in the picture book Friderik the Castle Rat’s Tales lead children into the mysterious world of the castle and introduce them, in a fun way, to important events and personalities connected with the vivid history of Ljubljana Castle.
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Author: Žiga X Gombač
Illustrator: Gorazd Vahen
Editor: Marko Brunskole
Executive Editor: Janja Rozman
Designer: Tjaša Štempihar
Translator: Urška Charney
Year of Publication: 2023
Number of pages: 30
Languages: Slovenian and English, German, Italian
ISBN 978-961-94973-7-1
Book Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 1 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: JZ Ljubljanski Grad
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