Jiří Holub (Czech Republic): How much does Mathilde weigh?

Translation: Marek Bičan; Knižní klub, Praha, 2009

A story of an adopted half-Cuban boy, who needs to find out, how much his arch enemy, Mathilde, weighs. A joyful book that attracts both children and adults with its excellent humor and authentic language.

Jiří Holub (* 1975) is a student of the Josef Škvorecký´s Literary Academy in Prague. Since his 19 years, he has worked within monument conservation and preservation sector, as a guide and castellan at the castles of Švihov or Humprecht. He has published in several book compilations for children and cooperates on children programs with the Czech Television.