Welcome to Skinnybones

You’re an assertive, popular almost-teen, with with a pocket full of savings and a perfectly planned summer in the city — the mall is waiting, and the world is yours.

What could possibly go wrong? Well… everything.

Instead of a glamorous urban adventure, Matylda ends up in Skinnybones, a village two kilometers from the lake, without her parents or brother — but with an unpredictable Aunt Kristine who can turn even a five-star hotel into a survival camp. Matylda knows that better than anyone.

A funny, clever, and heartwarming summer story about boredom that turns into adventure — and about discovering that the best holidays aren’t always the ones you planned.

2nd Prize in the 6th Astrid Lindgren Literary Competition 2023 by the ‘ABCXXI – The Whole of Poland Reads to Kids’ Foundation.

2024 IBBY Book of the Year, Polish Section – nomination

Grand Prize in the Kornel Makuszyński Literary Award 2025.

 The White Ravens List 2025