The Vanishing Act

The Vanishing Act is a fable-like novella by Mette Jakobsen about Minou, a girl on an unmapped snow-covered island trying to understand her mother's disappearance, ideal for readers who enjoy dreamlike fabulism, child narrators and stories about grief, memory and isolation. Synopsis This is a story about a snow-covered island you won't find on any map. It's the story of a girl, Minou. A year ago, her mother walked out into the rain and never came back. It's about a magician and a priest and a dog called No Name. It's about a father's endless hunt for the truth. It's about a dead boy who listens, and Minou's search for her mother's voice. It's a story of how even the most isolated places have their own secrets. It's a story you will never forget. Perfect for readers who like... Nonlinear storytelling that moves into memories and flashbacks. Philosophical fiction that explores questions of truth and reason. Remote, snow-covered island settings. A child’s-eye perspective shaped by grief, loss and unanswered questions. Books like The Vanishing Act The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Lanny by Max Porter Themes and story elements Grief and loss Mother-daughter relationship Missing parent Search for truth Childhood and imagination Isolation Fabulism