At the edge of the forest, Anna discovers mysterious messages. "Hello," reads the first letter. "Who are you?" Anna replies. The letter writer is Morkel, a boy from Anna's class who loves to sit in the treehouse and observe animals. Anna visits Morkel and feels comfortable in his presence. Both are fascinated by nature and the world of words and letters. But suddenly, Morkel disappears. Again and again, Anna leaves notes with short messages in the snow. And indeed: one morning she finds a card that shows her the way to Morkel. Stian Hole tells the story of a special friendship that deeply touches and sharpens the senses for what is essential.