Lavender Sky is the first book in a magical series by Heini Laitinen. It follows three brothers Áilu, Mikkâl, and Ivvár - who live by Kuolajärvi in Salla, Finland. On the frozen lake, two of them encounter both danger and wonder, and a pale, mysterious figure appears to guide them. A story of brotherhood, courage, and connection, Lavender Sky is steeped in the Sámi tradition of joik where songs carry memory, prayer, and the voices of the past. Blending the real and the supernatural, it takes readers on an enchanting adventure through ice, forest, and sky. The second book in the series, Bridge Over Shadows, is coming in 2026.
Heini Laitinen is a Finnish writer and illustrator who weaves tales of wonder, memory and connection. Inspired by northern landscapes, Sámi heritage, and her family's stories, she invites readers to explore worlds where the ordinary and the magical coexist. Through her writing, Heini seeks to offer comfort, reflection, and hope. Her stories are gentle yet profound, capturing the quiet rhythms of nature, the bonds between loved ones and the whispers of the past. With a sensitivity to life's mysteries, she tells tales that touch the heart and linger in the imagination. Lavender Sky is the first book in her ongoing series, with more adventures in a world of wonder to follow.
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