This novel, "Solid Ground," remained at the top of Der Spiegel's bestseller list for several weeks, was named the "Favorite Book" by the Deutsche Schweizer Bookhandel (the German-Swiss Book Trade) in 2021, and received widespread acclaim. Sam, a teenager who has always felt like an outsider, finds himself in the midst of an extraordinary experience when he works at an old movie theater in Missouri, USA. In those few months, he discovers the beauty of friendship, the power of first love, and the mysteries hidden within his small town. But life isn't always as it seems, and what begins as a summer full of laughter and adventure transforms into a pivotal moment of confrontation that changes the course of his life forever. This is a novel that blends nostalgia, magic, and those moments when we grow up without even realizing it. If you're looking for a story that takes you on a journey through the past and evokes the warm feeling of those times that shaped your life, this is the novel for you.