The world of Gorgel (illustrations by Rick de Haas). Mayer Johem

Do you know who Gorgeli are?

Gorgeli live on the island in secluded burrows. They come out of there with the onset of darkness, eat Gorgel-berries and never appear to the eyes of people.

a small Gorgel named Biffba, who was born in one of these Nor, begins to go to school. There he learns about the magical forces of Gorgeli and the vile harmful sounds, because of which children suffer from colds, influenza and other diseases, and which awaken after summer hibernation, when months with the letter “p” in the name come. He also learns about the secret mission of the Gorgeli: the best of them become Gorgeli protectors and go to the mainland, to people to protect their children from harmful sounds.

Bobba dreams of becoming a Gorgel-defender. He studies diligently and eventually receives his first task - to guard a boy named Mélle...

The book of the Gorgheles - the adventure story “Gorgeli”, which in 2016 won the prize of the Dutch children's jury and was recognized In Holland the best children's book of the year.