Hekla & Laki

A strong wind carries a tiny creature named Hekla into the crater of an ancient volcano, where she lands at the feet of Laki, an old giant. The two mysterious beings are very different: Laki prefers calm and order, while Hekla is young, energetic, and untidy. They live together inside the volcano’s crater, creating a meeting between contrasting personalities and ways of being. Moody, richly painted illustrations shape the atmosphere, and additional back matter accompanies the story. The volcanic setting and the pair’s unusual relationship give this book a surreal, mythical quality.