Paperback. Rikard Jakobsen was born in 1875 on Madagascar, where his parents were missionaries. When he was six years old, the family moved back home to Stavanger. After Rikard's mother died, his father remarried and returned to missionary service with his new wife. Rikard and his older sister and brother, Elisabeth and Jakob, were left in Stavanger, at Solbakken, a children's home for missionary children. Rikard was eight when his father left, and ten years were to pass before they saw each other again. Lene Ask tells Rikard's story based on an exchange of letters. The comic book creator Lene Ask tells Rikard's story based on the exchange of letters between Rikard and his father, which she discovered in the Mission Archives in Stavanger. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780992908256

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dear Rikard (Paperback)
Publisher: Centrala Ltd
Publication Date: 2015
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0992908256
ISBN 13: 9780992908256
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Rikard Jakobsen was born in1885 on Madagascar, where his parents were missionaries. When he was six years old, the family moved back home to Stavanger. After Rikard�€™s mother died, his father remarried and returned to missionary service with his new wife. Rikard and his older sister and brother, Elisabeth and Jakob, were left in Stavanger, at Solbakken, a children�€™s home for missionary children. Rikard was eight when his father left, and ten years were to pass before they saw each other again.

About the Author

Lene Ask (b. 1974) is a Norwegian comics and children�€™s book writer. Though initially a photographer, since the debut of her graphic novel Hitler, Jesus og farfar in 2006 Ask has worked extensively in the field of comics and illustrations. Lene AskShe works with both documentary and fiction and has published 3 graphic novels with the Norwegian publisher Jippi Forlag, and 6 children�€™s book at Gyldendal Forlag.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

The Nile Group Pty Ltd
42 Apex Drive, Truganina, VIC, 3029, Australia

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms

Please note that titles are dispatched from our UK and NZ warehouse. Delivery times specified in shipping terms. Orders ship within 2 business days. Delivery to your door then takes 8-15 days.

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
Order quantity	25 to 45 business days	8 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 37.00	US$ 44.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.