Manuela Olten was born in 1970, she has studied in Kassel and at Offenbach Higher School, specializing herself in picture books for children.
M. Olten was awarded in 2004 with the City of Oldenburg Children’s Books Award, one of the most recognized and prestigious awards given in Germany.
During break time at the playground, everything could be as calm as a millpond, if it weren’t for two friends that, without a reason, get into a fight. Everybody else wonder why they are fighting.
Because this guy threw my backpack. Because this guy has stolen my cap. Because this guy has wiped his nose with my jacket. You started this. No, I didn’t, you did. Finally, there will be nothing left to fight for… and what will happen then?
One of them suggests playing football. Both of them enjoy the idea and they forget the fight.
An enjoyable book about fights and reconciliations, and about true friendship between children.