Erich Kästner
Dot and Anton

Original Title: Pünktchen und Anton

Luise (= Dot) is a brash, very independent, courageous girl. Now and then she is too brash = cheeky!
Dot comes from a very wealthy family and helps her friend Anton, who is having a hard time financially because of his sick mother who is unable to work.

Erich Kästner’s writing style is very lively, fresh and gives you a lot to think about.