Sophie’s World

Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder is a captivating novel that blends mystery with the history of Western philosophy. It follows fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen, who begins receiving mysterious letters asking profound questions like “Who are you?” and “Where does the world come from?” As she delves into these questions through lessons from an unknown philosopher, Sophie explores the ideas of great thinkers from Socrates to Sartre. Meanwhile, strange letters meant for another girl named Hilde add a deeper mystery. To uncover the truth, Sophie must apply what she’s learned about philosophy—leading to a surprising and thought-provoking revelation about reality itself.