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Based on Erich Kästner's beloved fantastical story, this Swedish graphic novel adaptation ("som tecknad serie") brings a wonderfully absurd image to life: a bespectacled man in a brown jacket and bowler hat and a young blond boy ride a black horse fitted with roller skates, gliding improbably across what appears to be a narrow bridge or rail above open water — with a fish leaping nearby for good measure. Artist Isabel Kreitz brings a warm, expressive line to the whole delightful scene, capturing exactly the kind of cheerful impossibility that made Kästner's original so enduring. Published by Epix in 2011, this is a charming entry point for readers of any age who enjoy their adventures served with a generous side of whimsy.