Agency Catalogue Fall 2025 Children's books by Cappelen Damm AS

Cappelen Damm Agency

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Cappelen Damm Agency

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Fall 2025

Representing some of Norway’s leading contemporary authors and illustrators.

INGVILD HAUGLAND BLATT

Foreign Rights Director

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Rights Manager

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Rights Manager

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CAPPELEN DAMM AGENCY

Cappelen Damm Agency is the in-house agency of Norway's largest publishing house. Cappelen Damm publishes approximately 1000 titles a year within the genres of fiction, nonfiction, educational books and children's books. Cappelen Damm is owned by Egmont.

Cappelen Damm Agency represents the rights of all of the authors in this catalogue, in addition to a rich backlist. This includes titles from Fontini forlag and Flamme forlag, imprints of Cappelen Damm.

We are responsible for all foreign book rights, as well as rights for TV, film, radio, anthologies, electronic media, etc. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our authors and the sales of foreign rights.

Gry Moursund EVERYBODY WITH A BUM KNOWS FARTING’S FUN

“Goodness gracious, Mathilda!” Aunt Tulla says. “Did you fart?” Silence falls around the table. “It wasn't me,” says Mathilda.

When Aunt Tulla farts during dinner, she blames it on Mathilda. No one believes Mathilda when she says it wasn’t her, and it’s really, really embarrassing. But it turns out, everyone around the table has an embarrasing story about farting. But will Mathilda get her revenge on Aunt Tulla, before dinner is over?

A colourful book about something really awkward that will crack you up.

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Gry Moursund (b. 1969) graduated from the National Art Academy with a specialisation in illustration and graphic design. She has since received a number of prizes for her illustrations, among them the Brage Prize in 2003 and the Ministry of Culture´s Picture Book Award for the book The Billy Goats at the Water Park

Rights sold to: Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget)

Alle som har rompe, liker å prompe

210 x 225 mm

Age 3–6

Lillebo

LITTLE WILDCAT'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Little Wildcat is bursting with excitement for his first day of school!

He's bouncing up and down, filled with energy. Mum and Dad are sure he’ll make lots of new friends. But what happens when he’s asked to sit completely still?

Little Wildcat's First Day of School is a fun, playful, and heart-felt story about not feeling quite as ready for school as everyone else seems to be.

Perfect for reading aloud with children aged 3 to 6, this book is especially comforting for those who find it hard to sit still themselves.

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Lillebo (b. 1982) is a journalist and graphic designer, working as a communications adviser for Deichmanske Library.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine)

Maria

Lille Villkatt begynner på skolen 195 x 250 mm/ 40 pages

Age 3–6

Maria

Anna Fiske WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE A CHILD?

Children are people who simply haven’t lived that long yet. They’re everywhere – in every country, in every family, in every corner of the world. The world is full of children! And children are the most important thing we have. But what does it actually feel like to be a child?

In What’s It Like to Be a Child?, acclaimed author and illustrator Anna Fiske explores the joys, challenges, and wonders of childhood with her signature warmth, humour, and insight. With honesty and empathy, she dives into both everyday moments and big questions – from feeling left out, to growing up, to understanding the world around you.

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Fiske speaks directly to children in a way that makes them feel seen, respected, and included. This is a book full of care, curiosity, and celebration –a beautiful reminder that being a child is not just a phase, but a world of its own.

Anna Fiske (b. 1964) is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist. Fiske’s playful and distinctive style, both literary and pictorial, has earned her numerous awards and honours for her works. Several of her books have been published with great success in many countries.

Hvordan er det å være barn?

210 x 285 mm / 80 pages

Age 3–6

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES

HOW TO SERIES: OVER 96.000 IN PRINT IN NORWAY

Rights sold to: Denmark (Rosinante & Co), Czech Republic (Argo Spol), Finland (Otava), Switzerland (Éditions La Joie de lire), Italy (Salani), Japan (Kawade), Netherlands (Querido), New Zealand (Gecko Press), Poland (Sonia Draga Publishing House), Portugal (Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial), Russia (LLC Samokat Publishing House), Spain (Editorial Impedimenta, S.L.), Korea (Koonja), Sweden (Natur & Kultur), Germany (Hanser), Hungary (Móra), Norway (ČálliidLágádus), Estonia (Rahva Raamat)

Anna Fiske HELLO NIGHT!

A new, colourful and just-spookyenough search-and-find book from internationally renowned author and illustrator Anna Fiske!

Join us in the dark of night where we can discover all the exciting, weird and scary things that are going on. Where is Peter Zombie? What is Ali von Vampire up to? And who’s that walking towards us in the distance?

The reader’s job is to find all the funny characters on every page, and follow their stories from start to finish. The pictures are chock-full of lively details, making this a book that you can read over and over again and always find something new.

Hallo natta!

224 x 340 mm / 40 pages

Age 3–6

Anna Fiske

LITTLE LION!

Little Lion is smaller than a cherry, but bigger than a grain of rice. Little Lion is a tiny treasure! Mum says I shouldn't love something so tiny, because small things can easily get lost. That I should leave Little Lion at home when we leave the house. But Little Lion fits perfectly inside my mitten!

All day Little Lion is with me: in the pocket of my jacket, on our way to kindergarten and on the bus. But suddenly Little Lion is gone. The days become gray and sad, and everything feels meaningless without Little Lion. But one day on our way to the bus Mum finds Little Lion on the ground! Thankfully! But, when Little Lion once more disappears, down the sink this time, it is gone forever. One would think it would be easier to lose something a second time, but that's not true. It was only Little Lion who wanted to say goodbye before leaving for good. Where did Little Lion swim off to? It can be anywhere. But Little Lion still lives on in my heart and my thoughts.

Anna Fiske has made a touching and insightful picture book about how tender, and also beautiful, it is to be a child and love a toy. Through exceptional illustrations and a simple, yet powerful story, she takes us on a journey through loss, hope and love.

Lille løve

Nils Petter Mørland and Mikkel Niva / Fredrik Edén (ill.)

101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU GROW UP

You have to learn lots of weird things before you become a grown-up: reading, writing, putting your hand up in class, brushing your teeth, saying “Yes, please” and “No, thank you” and “How are you doing?”. But you’ll learn absolutely NONE of that in 101 things to do Before You Grow up.

This book is about all the funny, crazy, exciting, wonderful and magical things you can do in childhood that grownups don’t often get to do.

Suggested activities include:

• Talking in rhyme!

• Making yourself incomprehensible!

• Swapping families!

Readers are guided through an inventive universe of short texts and colourful illustrations that are bursting with energy, humour and playfulness. The book aims to encourage children to hold onto the unique aspects of childhood that also, oddly enough, help make us better, cooler and more creative grownups later in life.

ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

101 ting å gjøre før du blir voksen 195 x 250 mm / 104 pages

Age 6–12

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Poland (Znak)

Nils Petter Mørland and Mikkel Niva / Fredrik Edén (ill.)

101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU GROW UP: VACATION EDITION

School breaks are great, but they can sometimes be a little boring. But don’t worry, because we have 101 ideas that will make any situation more entertaining and interesting, whether you’re on the beach, abroad, at the summer house or on a plane!

This book is about all the funny, crazy, exciting, wonderful and magical things you can do to have the best vacation ever.

Suggested activities include:

• Take a vacation from your vacation

• Living backwards for a day!

• Going on holiday at home!

Readers are guided through an inventive universe of short texts and colourful illustrations that are bursting with energy, humour and playfulness. The book aims to encourage children to hold onto the unique aspects of childhood, and make school breaks into the most magical time.

This is the ultimate vacation guide for children 7 to 10 years, but is also perfect for families looking for fun ideas to do together.

ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Mikkel Niva (b. 1988) is an actor, improvisor, TV host and poscaster. 101 things to do Before You Grow up is his debut as a children's author.

Nils Petter Mørland is an actor and improviser, and is the director of Brageteateret.

Fredrik Edén is an Oslo-based illustrator. He has a bachelor in illustration from Middlesex University, and is trained in both digiral and traditional art.

101 ting å gjøre i ferien før du blir voksen 195 x 250 mm / 104 pages Age 6–12

Age 4–8

Bjørn F.

Rørvik / Nora Brech (ill.)

TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS FIND A CHRISTMAS TREE

When First Knight and Christmas Tree Chief Torkel Wobbletwig slips on the ice and possibly breaks his leg, Sir Rosenbush and Sir Bang spring into action. “We can go find a Christmas tree!” says Sir Bang. But the King is sceptical. Finding the perfect Christmas tree isn’t a job for just anyone. And this year, it’s especially important that the tree is EXTRA EXTRA EXTRA perfect, so he doesn’t become a laughing stock for the second year in a row. Last year’s tree was so crooked it ended up on YouTube!

“Knight Bang and I shall find the best Christmas tree in the world!” says Sir Rosenbush. “Trust us!” says Sir Bang.

So off they go, with a toboggan and a saw, up the steep hill and into the forest. Where something, perhaps the howling of wolves, can be heard in the night…

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Bjørn F. Rørvik (b. 1964 has, since his book debut in 1996, become one of the most successful and renowned children's books authors in Norway. His book series about The Billy Goats Gruff, Purriot and Fox & Piglet has sold in hundreds of thousands of books in Norway alone. His writing is full of crazy humour and original concoctions that make them great fun for readers of all ages.

Nora Brech (b, 1988) is an author and illustrator. She's studies at Einar Granum School of Art and has a bachelor's degree in Art direction from Westerdals. She made her author debut 2017, and has since created several critically acclaimed picture books. With her colourful and distinctive illustrations, she has also made her mark on other people's stories, including Ingeborg Arvola's award-winning series about Buffy By. In 2022, she re-illustrated André Bjerke's classic Morovers.

To små riddere finner et juletre

190 x 260 mm / 68 pages

TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS

Critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling children's author Bjørn F. Rørvik is a prolific writer, and Two Little Knights is his latest series. Sir Rosebush and Sir Bang are knights in the King's guard, but being a knight is often so much fuss! The King is so demanding, and the Princess always causes problems. They would much rather avoid the whole thing, if they can. The series is something new and fresh from Rørvik and explore themes of heroism and bravery, friendship, and the importance helping each other out. The series is packed with Rørvik's signature humour, play on conventions, and ability to turn stereotypes on their heads.

Each book is drawn by different, talented illustrators. The first book and the creative direction of the series is done by Alice Lime de Faria, and the next three books are illustrated by Camilla Kuhn, Skinkeape and Nora Brech respectively. Each illustrator has brought their own unique style to the series, while maintaining the serie's overall expresion.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Slovenia (Založba Zala), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget), Finland (Sitruuna Kustannus OY), Mexico (Grupo Planeta), Greece (Poua Books), Russia (Samokat), Austria (Picus Verlag), China (Jinan), Italy (La Linea), Ukraine (Crocus)

Bukkene Bruse og Julenissen

230 x 260 mm / 48 pages

Age 3–7

1# BESTSELLING

CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023

Bjørn F. Rørvik / Gry Moursund (ill.)

THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND SANTA

The goats attend the Christmas tree lighting. They eat gingerbread and talk to their friends, and everyone talks about Santa. But Santa has never visited the goats. Maybe he can’t find their home? Or doesn’t have the energy to walk up the steep hill? Or maybe it’s because the smallest goat is a little scared of Santa? No, probably not that.

But if they write their wish list and send it to Santa, THEN maybe he will come! As soon as they think it, they do it. What they want most of all is a sled with a steering wheel.

On Christmas Eve they eat dinner, they do the dishes – and they wait. And wait. Finally, the largest goat goes outside to get some firewood. Then FINALLY someone knocks on their door…

Since his first book in 1996, Bjørn F. Rørvik (b. 1964) has become one of the most successful and renowned children's books authors in Norway. His book-series about The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Purriot and Fox & Piglet has sold in hundreds of thousands of books in Norway alone. His writing is full of crazy humour and original concoctions that make them great fun for readers of all ages.

Gry Moursund (b. 1969) graduated from the National Art Academy with a specialization in illustration and graphic design. She has since received a number of prizes for her illustrations, among them the Brage Prize in 2003. In 2009 she won the Ministry of Culture´s Picture Book Award for the book The Billy Goats at the Water Park.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget), The Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin), Germany (Klett Kinderbuch), Estonia (Nordur)

A MODERN NORWEGIAN CHILDREN'S CLASSIC

The fairy tale about the three Billy Goats Gruff is well known around the world. But no one tells it like Bjørn F. Rørvik! And no one draws the way Gry Moursund does!

The Billy Goats Gruff series are amongst the most popular and bestselling children's books in Norway of all time.

OVER 530.000 IN PRINT

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget), Germany (Klett Kinderbuch), Russia (Samokat), Japan (Sangensha), South Korea (Kids Schole), France (Cambourakis Éditions), The Faeroe Islands (Bókadeildin), UAE (Hejazi), Lithuania (Misteris Pinkmanas)

Himmelgutten

248 x 272 mm

Age 3–6

THE BOY FROM HEAVEN

The Christmas Gospel told through the eyes of a child in Bethlehem

Ismael lives in Bethlehem, where his family runs an inn. Sometimes, his Dad has to turn guests away because every room is full. But one evening, when the city is filled to the brim with people and not a single bed is free, it is Ismael who opens the door when someone knocks.On the steps stands a man. Next to him is a donkey, and on the donkey sits a woman. Her belly is big and her face is red, she is about to give birth and it could happen at any moment. They are allowed to seek shelter in the family’s stable. And later that evening, while the Bethlehem star shines in the sky, a little boy is born in the stable. A boy from heaven. And Ismael is there to witness it all.

This picture book brings the Christmas Gospel to life with warmth, sincerity and wonder. A perfect read for families, schools, and anyone looking for a fresh retelling of the world's most known birth.

Trygve Skaug (b. 1985) is a songwriter, vocalist and poet. He made his debut as a children's author in 2022 with the book If I Were Prime Minister, which has been translated into several languages.

Nora Brech (b, 1988) is an author and illustrator. She made her author debut 2017, and has since created several critically acclaimed picture books. With her colourful and distinctive illustrations, she has also made her mark on other people's stories, including Ingeborg Arvola's award-winning series about Buffy By. In 2022, she re-illustrated André Bjerke's classic Morovers.

Trygve Skaug / Nora Brech (ill.)

Kåre Conradi / Sunniva Fluge Hole (ill.)

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Henrik Ibsen

for children

An Enemy of the People is about Dr Stockmann, who discovers that the bathing water in the city’s spa is contaminated with dangerous bacteria. He expects people to value his discovery and thinks it will help improve the city. Instead, his political enemies try to destroy him, attempting to silence him with threats. Dr Stockmann stands his ground and in the last act, he delivers one of Ibsen’s most famous lines: “The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.”

An Enemy of the People is a play that outraged people in its day, but that has gained fresh relevance in our own era. This is the first book in a new series for children about the works of Henrik Ibsen.

With the aid of illustrations and simplified text suitable for younger readers, the series aims to introduce Ibsen’s plays to new generations all over the world. Ibsen is the world’s second-most performed playwright after Shakespeare. This series will give children an understanding of Ibsen’s texts and what they can teach us today.

Kåre Conradi (b. 1972) is one of Norway's most famous actors. He's educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Conradi has acted in a number of films, TV shows and theatres, including West Side Story and Hamlet. Kåre Conradi has been an Ibsen ambassador for several years, and is the leader of the Norwegian Ibsen Company.

Sunniva Fluge Hole is a creative and experienced illustrator and character concept designer, with many years experience within visual storytelling and design..

Henrik Ibsens En Folkefiende 190 x 250 mm / 40 pages

Age 6–12

Kåre Conradi / Ingebjørg Faugstad Mæland (ill.)

PEER GYNT

Henrik Ibsen

for children

Peer Gynt, liar extraordinaire, grows up in a valley in Jotunheimen, where he wanders around in the mountains and tells tall tales about the adventures he has there. The life of a Norwegian farmer’s isn’t enough for him: his thirst for adventure and lack of any sense of responsibility drive him out into the big wide world. We follow Peer on his voyage, while his devoted mother Åse and his beloved Solveig sit waiting for him to come back home.

Peer Gynt is Ibsen's most famous play. This is the second book in a new series for children about the works of Henrik Ibsen.

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Ingebjørg Faugstad Mæland (b. 1981) is an illustrator, animator and teacher of the arts. She works with communicating culture to children, through illustration and animation. She's illustrated several children's books.

Henrik Ibsens Peer Gynt 190 x 250 mm / 40 pages Age 6–12

3–6

OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE:

Line

Halsnes

COOL ANIMALS

The seven coolest animals you’ll find between the covers of a book!

Meet polar bears, wolves, crocodiles and vampire bats. And of course – snakes, eagles and tigers! This vibrant, fact-packed book is bursting with colourful, detailed and accurate illustrations, giving young readers the chance to learn all about these fascinating creatures.

Line Halsnes takes the very youngest animal enthusiasts seriously, sharing cool facts in a way that sparks curiosity and builds knowledge.

This is the fifth book in Line Halsnes’s bestselling and award-winning Cool series.

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Line Halsnes (b. 1981) is an award-winning illustrator, author and storyteller, trained in illustration at the Norwich School of Art and Design. She is a partner in the working collective Kobolt Design. She made her debut as children's book illustrator in 2010 with The Boat Between the Stars, and has since illustrated and written multiple books. Halsnes has a particular interest in anatomy, machines and vehicles, which has manifested in her critically acclaimed Cool-series. For Cool Machines she was awarded The Norwegian Culture Department's Non-fiction Prize in 2021, and it was nominated to the Brage Prize.

Tøffe dyr 210 x 277 mm / 56 pages Age

NOMINATED TO THE BRAGE AWARD 2021 WINNER OF THE 2021 MINISTRY OF CULTURE’S CHILDREN & YA PRIZE

COOL SERIES

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Belgium (Clavis – The Netherlands), Samí (Árran), Poland (Mamania), Russland (AST Publisher), Sweden (Raben & Sjögren), Germany (Carlsen verlag), Hungary (Scolar)

Kokosbananas og tomattorsken

230 x 260 mm

Age 3–6

Rolf Magne G. Andersen / Victoria Hamre (ill.)

COCO-BANANA AND THE TOMATO COD

Coco-Banana loves playing with Tormod, the tomato cod who lives in the fjord. But one day, Tormod doesn’t show up and Coco-Banana has to dive into the sea to save his friend.

Coco-Banana is a little inventor who lives with his family: Mama Banana, Daddy Coconut, and his little sister Baby Coco.

In his inventor’s shed, Coco-Banana comes up with all sorts of crazy inventions that often gets him into strange and hilarious situations. His adventures are just as funny for grownups as they are for young children.

Rolf Magne Golten Andersen (b. 1983) has written several stories in the Coco-banana series for Storytel. His background is in film and TV – including as a screenwriter.

Victoria H. Hamre (b. 1993) is a cartoonist and illustrator. She has a master's degree in Art History and a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Oslo.

OVER 28.000 OF SERIES IN PRINT

Rights sold to: Poland (Bebenek Druma), Hungary (Lettero Kiado), Sweden (Saga Lindhardt & Ringhof), Finland (Saga Lindhardt & Ringhof)

Kongens fortjenestemedalje med sverd og dobbel bolle

210 x 277 mm / 48 pages

Age 6–9

Hvem rumpet brunosten?

210 x 277 mm / 48 pages

Age 6–9

Erlend

Loe / Kim

Hiorthøy (ill.) KING’S MEDAL OF MERIT WITH SWORD AND DOUBLE BUN

Detective Fluffenberg is on his way to the office, head filled with important thoughts. He’s the world’s best detective, yet there is one thing missing. He hasn’t yet been awarded the King’s Medal of Merit with sword and double bun.

To earn this honour, he’ll have to solve a highly unusual and completely insoluble mystery, but this particular day feels terribly ordinary. That’s when it happens! Everything around him starts to shake. Seconds later, the whole city of Oslo has vanished! And the only sound to be heard is a chugging out on the fjord. When Fluffenberg takes a closer look, he sees that the king is approaching in his yacht. The king is shocked and wants to get Oslo back – not to mention all his subjects. This is a case for the world’s best detective!

Erlend Loe / Kim Hiorthøy (ill.) WHO BUTTOCKED THE BROWN CHEESE?

When the King hears tell of a truly fantastic brown cheese that is made at Lisen von Kvantum’s dairy farm, Lisen is invited to the Palace, along with a chunk of brown cheese.

A train ticket is enclosed with the invitation and Lisen von Kvantum heads off with her cheese. She guards the brown cheese behind a locked door in berth number 2, where she mustn't fall asleep. But of course, she does – and when she wakes up a while later, the damage is done: there are butt prints on the brown cheese! Somebody has buttocked the King’s cheese! Who can have committed such a serious crime? Will the mystery be solved?

Rights sold to: Estonia (Rahva Raamat), France (L'Agrume), Latvia (Liels Un Mazs), Russia (Albus Corvus), Italy (Sinnos)

Erlend Loe & Tore Rem / Svein Nyhus (ill.)

OLAV AND THE LETTERS

Little Olav is not like most other kids. He's a prince, and one day he will be king! Olav is really great at doing ski jumps, but reading, not so much. Even though he practises and practises, the letters jumble together and become incomprehensible. Don't you need to be able to read to be an adult? How can he be king if he cannot read?

Olav and the Letters is a wonderful story for kids and adults, and a great conversation starter for parents or teachers who need a tool to talk about dyslexia.

FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Erlend Loe (b. 1969) is one of Norway's bestselling authors. He writes for both children and adults. His children's series about Kurt is hugely successful, and for Who Buttocked the Brown Cheese? Loe received BolognaRagazzi Award - COMICS (2022).

Tore Rem (b. 1967) is a writer, critic and literary scholar working at the University of Oslo. He has previously published books about Kielland, Ibsen and Dickens.

Svein Nyhus (b. 1962) is an artist and children's book author. He has won a number of awards, among them the Brage Prize and the Award for the Year's Most Beautiful Picture Book. He is recognized for the illustrations he has done for books by Gro Dahle and also for Princess Märtha Louise's book Why don't royals wear crowns

Olav og bokstavene 210 x 277 mm

Age 3–6

Kim Fupz Aakeson / Kaia Dahle Nyhus (ill.)

THE BAD FAIRY

Everyone’s heard of the good fairy that can grant your wishes and give you whatever you want. But how many people know about the bad fairy? Hardly anyone at all!

The bad fairy gets cross when a boy moves into the flat next door to him. The boy only makes wishes that are impossible to grant, and won’t stop visiting! One day the boy asks the bad fairy what HE wants – but of course the bad fairy can’t grant his own wishes. What if the boy can, though? And what if they actually want the same thing?

A touching tale about wanting a friend – perfect for reading aloud.

FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal)

Kim Fupz Aakeson (b. 1958) is a Danish author and illustrator. He has created more than 40 titles, mainly children’s books. He has also written several scripts for theatre plays and movies. In Denmark, he has received numerous awards for his works.

Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus (b. 1990) studied visual communication at the National Academy of Arts in Oslo, and illustration at the Luzern College in Switzerland. She is a critically acclaimed writer of adult and children's books, and an award-winning illustrator. She has illustrated several of Gro Dahle's books, and was awarded the Ministry of Cultures Illustration Prize in 2011 for the book Hope, said Goose The War, from 2013 was nominated to the Norwegian Critics Prize and The Nordic Councils Children’s literature prize. For her author debut, Do you want to hear a secret (2014), she received the NBU Debutant Prize.

Den dårlige fe 210 x 225 mm / 48 pages Age 3–6

Gro Dahle / Kaia Dahle Nyhus (ill.)

GO AWAY!

"Go away!" Borre says when Mini arrives at kindergarten. "There's no room for you. You're too small. You can't join us. Go away!" Borre’s voice is loud and strong. His words are like a tall fence, a closed door, a locked gate. The words bruise and break, crush and cut and clip.

But luckily, Mini has Grandpa. And Grandpa isn’t just Grandpa – he’s also a wizard. Because Grandpa can do magic with words and speak the language of wizards. "It’s important to find words that shine in the dark," says Grandpa. Because everyone needs words that open doors, and words that dare to ask for help. Words like hello, come in, join us, sorry. These are the bravest words we have.

Gro Dahle is one of Norway’s most renowned and beloved picture book authors, with a unique gift for expressing painful and difficult themes in an intimate, poetic way. Her collaboration with illustrator Kaia Dahle Nyhus spans over a decade, and has received awards and critical acclaim.

Go Away! is a powerful story about exclusion and bullying among the very youngest children and about the tools we can use to create inclusion, empathy, and understanding.

Gro Dahle (b. 1962) is amongst Norway's most beloved authors, and writes for both children and adults. As a children's author she is known for her poetic books on difficult topics that are often given little attention. She has won a number of award, including the prestigious Brage Honorary Prize in 2022.

Gå vekk! 250 x 265mm / 40 pages

KAIA DAHLE NYHUS

Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus (b. 1990) studied visual communication at The National Academy of Arts in Oslo, and also studied illustration at the Luzern College in Switzerland.

She has illustrated several of Gro Dahle's books, and was awarded the Ministry of Cultures Illustration Prize in 2011 for the book Hope, said Goose. The War, from 2013 was nominated to the Norwegian Critics Prize and The Nordic Councils Children’s literature prize.

In 2014 she made her own debut with the book Do you want to hear a secret, that she received the NBU Debutant Prize for. Since then she has written several books, and been translated into nine languages.

NOMINATED TO THE NORDIC COUNCIL LITERATURE PRIZE

GRO DAHLE

Gro Dahle (b. 1962) is one of Norway's most beloved authors. She has won a number of award, including the prestigious Brage Honorary Prize in 2022. Dahle writes for both children and adults. As a children's book writer she is known for her poetic books on difficult topics that are often given little attention. Her books are often illustrated by her husband Svein Nyhus, or her daugther Kaia Dahle Nyhus. Her books have been translated into 23 languages.

NOMINATED TO THE NORDIC COUNCIL LITERATURE PRIZE

Bente Lohne NORTH

The book based on the major film NORTH premiering autumn 2025

When Kai disappears without a trace from 19th-century Copenhagen, Gerda embarks on a perilous journey to find her dearest friend. Along the way, she faces countless dangers but also discovers unexpected allies, from talking birds to wise and helpful witches. But in the shadows lurks the ice-cold Snow Queen and her apprentice, the treacherous Louie. They hold Kai captive in an ice castle far north in Norway. Will Gerda manage to save her friend and return home before Christmas?

The story is based on H.C. Andersen's immortal fairy tale The Snow Queen, and takes us on a captivating journey through a snow-covered landscape. Bente Lohne, known for her imaginative stories, has created both a film and a story that honor the beloved classic while adding new depth and a distinctly Nordic flavor. Drawing inspiration from Selma Lagerlöf and Zacharias Topelius, Lohne has woven a unique and captivating tale that bridges folklore and fantasy.

Prepare for a magical journey through the kingdom of winter!

Bente Lohne (b. 1953) is a Norwegian author who has written several books for children an teenagers. Her book series Julia's Long Journey, is considered the first fantasy series for children written in Norway. In addition, Lohne has written several other novels, poems and short stories, in addition to non-fiction and film scripts.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Forlaget Carlsen), Sweden (Egmont)

Reisen mot nord

230 x 260 mm

5–9

Familien von Humbug: Mirakelpulveret

148 x 210 mm / 304 pages

Age 9–12

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Karen Kilane / Hans Jørgen Sandnes (ill.)

THE VON HUMBUG

FAMILY: THE MIRACLE POWDER

Do you like stories with a good moral and a happy ending? Are you looking for a book without clichés and humbug? Then this is not the book for you.

All her life, prodigy inventor Lucy has dreamed of having a grandfather who will take care of her, bake cakes for her, and make her hot chocolate with whipped cream. But when long-lost Grandfather von Humbug finally turns up, Lucy soon realises that he isn’t like other grandfathers: he’s an inventor and a vagabond, and above all, he loves earning easy money, no matter what it costs.

Catastrophe looms when Grandfather and his new girlfriend Vanessa Jones get their mitts on Lucy’s latest invention, a miracle powder.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal)

Karen Kilane / Hans Jørgen Sandnes (ill.)

THE VON HUMBUG

FAMILY: THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

Scientists, alchemists, explorers and artists are gathered for a wild garden party at Villa Humbug. When the biggest confetti canon explodes with sparks and flames, Lucy spots a shadow running away from Villa Humbug. Shortly after, they discover that the carnivorous plant Humboldt has been kidnapped!

The clues lead Lucy and Grandpa to the Himalayas, where there are old castles, freezing ice caves and a dark secret. And, for Grandpa, the chance to earn a million or two.

The Cabinet of Curiosities is the second book in the series about the Family von Humbug, written by Karen Kilane and illustrated throughout by renowned artist Hans Jørgen Sandnes, known from e.g. Detective Agency No. 2 and the Krypto series.

Familien von Humbug: Kuriositetskabinettet 148 x 210 mm / 304 pages Age 9–12

Karen Margrete Kilane is a trained journalist and teacher who has worked extensively on teaching materials and communication for children. She is editor of the Strømme Foundation’s magazine.

Hans Jørgen Sandnes (b. 1979) is an illustrator, animator and comic book writer. He's illustrated some of Norway's most popular children's series, such as the Crypto series. He's the Creative Director at Sandnes Media.

Super-Frank og tidsmaskinen

168 x 190 mm / 56 pages

Age 3–96

Mats Eldøen / Therese G. Eide (ill.)

SUPER-FRANK AND THE TIME MACHINE

Frank and his family are about to go on holiday to Gran Canaria. But crisis hits when they see the bus that’s supposed to take them to the airport drive off without them – and now they risk having to cancel the whole trip. It’s a case for Super Frank! He quickly invents a machine called Timehopper 9000 – because if he can turn back time, surely the family will make it to Gran Canaria?

Super-Frank is a new, easy-to-read humour series, full of illustrations and lots of action. The books have short chapters, and are perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Mats Eldøen is an actor, improviser and artistic director of Det andre teateret (The Second Theatre). His TV work includes educational children’s series Tellekorpset and Lesekorpset for Norway’s national broadcaster, and he has also worked on numerous films for adults and children..

Therese G. Eide is a graphic novelist and illustrator known, among others, for her comic strip All Quiet on the Home Front.

Meet Super-Frank! The coolest superhero in the entire world! Or, perhaps not so cool. And maybe not such a great hero either. Actually, things never seem to work out for Super-Frank, who tends to solve small problems with big solutions.

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Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine)

Elin

Hansson

MY LIFE AS A CAT

Freaky Friday with cats

On her 11th birthday, Katja gets more than she bargained for when she wishes she were a cat. The next morning, she wakes up with four paws, whiskers, and a tail – she has switched bodies with her beloved cat, Kitty!

But life as a cat in Lion Hill is far more dangerous than Katja imagined. All summer, cats have been disappearing from the neighbourhood. Is there a catcatcher on the loose? Or something even worse – a cat killer?

Together with her best friend Carl-Otto and Kitty (now stuck in Katja’s body), Katja must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim. But how do you investigate a feline crime spree when your mum is a busy mayor, your dad a distracted brain surgeon, and your older sister only cares about social media?

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My Life as a Cat is a magical yet downto-earth story, filled with humour, heart and suspense. With striking illustrations by Oda Valle, the book takes readers on an adventure that combines the warmth of Astrid Lindgren with the whimsical imagination of Roald Dahl.

A funny and gripping tale about identity, family, and friendship for everyone who loves cats and great stories!

Elin Hansson (b. 1985) made her debut in 2019 with the children's book Pencil Heart, which was nominated for ARK Children’s Book Prize and Bokslukerprisen (Middle grade award). Elin lives at a small farm in the Norwegian countryside, and has previously worked as a photographer. She's played the harding fiddle since she was ten years old.

Mitt liv som katt 130 x 205 mm / 240 pages

Age 6–9

Excerpt, in translation by

Lucy Moffatt

I wake up lying on something big and lumpy that’s making waves. For a second, I wonder if I’m out at sea because everything underneath me is black and blue. But I can’t smell any saltwater here. What I can smell is vanilla with a hint of liquorice. That’s when I realize I’m lying on an ginormous duvet. And beneath the duvet a giant girl lies snoring. She must be at least ten metres tall and probably weighs a ton. Her hand is enormous.

when I put my hand on hers the sight of it makes me jump. I don’t have a hand any more – I have a paw! A white paw.

I look down at my body.

It’s covered in fur.

Thick black fur.

Apart from my belly and chest and paws. They’re covered in white fur.

I spin around and land on the floor with a crash. Hang on, no – I land on all fours without even thinking about it. This body I’ve ended up in seems to have a will of its own.

I look round.

There’s no one else here apart from me and the giant girl. The room feels familiar even though it’s enormous. It reminds me of my room, only a hundred times bigger.

I creep carefully over to the pile of furniture that’s blocking the door. I slip behind the desk and over to the mirror. When I see my reflection, I start to scream, but the only noise that comes out of my muzzle is ‘Meeeeoooww!’

I’ve turned into Kitty.

There’s no doubt about it.

But how the heck did it happen?

Anna Berg

Gjendem

DEAR SAUSAGE: I MUST BECOME FAMOUS!

Iris, a Pippi-esque girl full of determination and imagination, writes a diary about her hilarious misadventures as she chases fame and her crush!

Iris is a dreamer with complete faith that she can do anything she sets her mind to. Her diary, Sausage, is stuffed with crazy ideas and mischief. But maybe most importantly of ALL: it contains her plan to win the heart of the cutest boy in her class.

Through her diary we get to know her embarrassing parents, her sneaky big sister and her best friend Sofia. The imaginative nine-year-old often ends up in awkward situations, but even when EVERYTHING goes wrong, one thing’s for sure: Iris never gives up!

Dear Sausage is a brand-new diary series aimed at kids from 6-9 who love to laugh. The book is easy to read with fun illustrations – just like a real diary.

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Anna Berg Gjendem (b. 1991) is an illustrator, designer and art director living in Oslo. She has a bachelor's degree from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Dear Sausage: I MUST become famous! (2025) is her debut book.

Kjære Pølsa: Jeg må bli kjendis! 148 x 210 mm / 176 pages Age 6–9

Dear Sausage

Don't be disappointed now. That thing about the sausage is just a secret cover operation. SAUSAGE = my diary's SPY NAME.

My big sister Emma threw up three hot dogs last summer. Now she suffers from PTSD (Posttraumatic-sausage-disorder), and therefore she will NEVER read in this book. I know, I’m a GENIUS!

THE DETECTIVE CLUB AND MYSTERY NUMBER 100

Norvald and Sara run the school’s most famous detective club – with both a solution guarantee and a time guarantee. If they hurry, they might just solve their 100th case before the summer holidays.

But then disaster strikes. The class’s trip money is stolen and their beloved janitor, Vetle, is being blamed. Norvald and Sara are sure he’s innocent. They have no choice but to solve this case to clear Vetle’s name and save the class trip to the waterpark!

This is a fun, fast-paced mystery filled with suspense, humour and friendship.

• It has been specially developed to be inclusive for children with hearing impairments

• Sign language is naturally woven into the story and illustrations

• One of the main characters is deaf, and inclusion is seamlessly integrated into the plot

• Created in collaboration with experts in accessibility, and co-written by a sign language storyteller

A detective story where everyone gets to take part and where communication, trust and clever thinking solve more than just mysteries.

Maiken Nylund (b. 1980) is an author and librarian. She has studied at the Norwegian Institute for Children's Books, and made her author debut in 2019 with the book Rikka – for Real and Forever. Since then she has written several books, and been translated into five languages.

Caisanne Lund (b. 1991) is a trained child welfare educator and has long experience with worked with children and youth. She is Deaf and grew up in a Deaf family, and is therefore sign language literate. On a daily basis, she works as an environmental therapist at a child welfare institution in addition to being a sign language storyteller.

Hege Terese Fjæra (born 1986) is an experienced illustrator. She works mainly on children's books and information and teaching materials for children.

130 x 205 mm / 128 pages

Age 9–12

Solveig Moen Rusten / Cecilie Ellefsen (ill.)

NEVER FALL IN LOVE

Lea is starting to get bored. Her best friend Alexa talks about nothing but boys (something Lea will never do, that’s for sure!) and her big sister Jenny just lies around in her room crying.

Lea really wants to help Jenny. But how? And what about Alexa? Will she find herself a boyfriend? And why does Oscar in Lea’s class keep smiling like that every time they meet?

NEVER fall in love is a tale of love and friendship, sisterly love and cycle sabotage. And about sharing pictures that shouldn’t be shared.

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ALDRI bli forelska

Solveig Moen Rusten / Cecilie Ellefsen (ill.)

RESTLESS HEART

When Lea and Alexa go to summer camp they end up sharing a room with snobbish, self-centred Ebba and shy, silent Sara.

But why does Oskar keep choosing to spend time with his pals instead of Lea – even though they’re boyfriend and girlfriend now? And what’s the deal with the older boy who works in the shop with Ebba?

An exciting story about boys with bad intentions, friendship and falling in love – and everything that can happen at an intense summer camp when you’re 13 years.

NEVER Fall in Love

ISBN 978-82-02-81556-1

www.cappelendamm.no

Solveig Moen Rusten (b. 1981) is an author and illustrator, and has previously written multiple books for adult. Her debut as a children's author was in 2024 with NEVER fall in love.

UROLIG hjerte 130 x 205 mm / 144 pages Age 9–12

Baksidetekst

Forbrytergeniet

130 x 205 mm

Age 9–12

Arne

Svingen

THE CRIME BOSS

Can a real crime boss have real friends?

Herjulv is not like other 12-year-olds. He is the brains behind a large criminal organisation, while his father pretends to be in charge. But when someone snitches on them, Hjerulv and his father, are forced to go into hiding.

In their new neighbourhood, Hjerulv meets Filip and Ted, two ordinary boys who are bored and want to start a detective agency. As the three boys become friends, they quickly find themselves caught up in a lifethreatening conflict with the notorious Moustache Association, led by the dreaded El Mostacho.

Who can they trust? What does real friendship mean? And what happens when one of your friends suddenly falls in love?

The Crime Boss is an original and entertaining story full of humour, suspense and unexpected twists. A book about finding yourself and your place in the world – even when you are a crime genius.

Arne Svingen (b. 1967) made his debut in 1999 with the critically acclaimed novel A Man of Action. Since then he has written a number of books for children, teens and adults, many of which have been translated.

Pia Tveterås

MISSION DIVORCEABLE

Daria loves boxing, but hates that her parents are so unengaged in both her and her interests. While Bendik, the annoying boy next door, gets everything he wants from his father – after his parents got divorced. That makes Daria think. Isn't it always more fun when she's with just one of her parents? If they get divorced, wouldn't that solve everything?

Daria creates a mission for herself. Mission Divorceable.

Full of sharp humour, unlikely friendships, and the chaos of childhood – featuring energy drinks, nosebleeds, a dinner with Dad’s lesbian ex-girlfriend, diamond rings in frozen dog poop and a very grown-up book club – this is a wildly funny debut about family, friendship and finding your place in the world.

Pia Tveterås (b. 1989) has a master's degree in creative writing and communication from the Norwegian Institute for Children's Books. Tveterås debuted with Dung Beetle in 2018, and was awarded Ordknappen and nominated for the Ministry of Culture's Debutant Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature.

Skilsmission 130 x 205 mm / 256 pages Age 9–12

Anne Elvedal / Hedda Kvernland (ill.)

THE GHOST STATION

Billie and her family move from the capital to a remote, coastal town. The only available house is a closed-down train station, where no one has lived for years. At first, they love it, but it's not long before weird things start to happen. Billie can hear strange sounds in the house, things move around in the middle of the night, and there's a rumour that people have gone insane from living there.

Billie has to start a new school, and finds it difficult to make new friends. Luckily, she meets Rasmus, a mysterious boy who challenges her to try new things, and they become close friends. Billie confides in Rasmus, and together they start to investigate what happens at the station. Who is whistling on the other side of Billie's wall? Why is the forest around the station named the Mourning Forest? And could Rasmus be hiding something from Billie?

The Ghost Station is the first book in a paranormal middle grade trilogy.

is a thrilling pageturner – nightmares and crying is

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Spøkelsesstasjonen

130 x 205 mm / 256 pages Age 9–12

Rights sold to: Denmark (Straarup), Poland (Zielona Sowa), Italy (MiMebù), German (WOOW Books)

Anne Elvedal / Hedda Kvernland (ill.)

THE GHOST TRAIN

Billie has jumped aboard The Ghost Train – the only living soul among the dead. She’s also the only one who knows that a faceless ghost has snuck onboard, hungry for souls. When she tries to warn the other passengers, they turn on her. To them, she’s the intruder. What is a living doing on The Ghost Train? Billie must find Rasmus and warn him, so his soul isn't eaten. Then, they need to find a way to stop it.

Each carriage on the train house different perils and different dead. Not everyone likes the living, so Billie needs to rely on her wit and her friends to stay safe. But can she be safe, while on a train taking her away from the world of the living? Will she be able to return home?

is an author and one of Norway’s most sought-after screenwriters for television and film. She has written screenplays for several crime series, and her three feature films have all been nominated for the Amanda Award. Anne also wrote the international award-winning documentary Queen Without Land. Her literary debut came in 2020 with the first book in The Game of Death, the first book in a paranormal horror trilogy for young adults. She is also qualified as a nurse and previously worked in psychiatric healthcare.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Straarup), Poland (Zielona Sowa), German (WOOW Books)

Villdyret ser deg

148 x 210 mm

Age 9–12

THE WILD BEAST SEES

YOU

Three boys are fed up with childish Halloween celebrations. They decide to head into the woods for a truly spooky Halloween instead. But soon the darkness becomes pitch black, and strange sounds are coming from the woods. It gets scary – for real. Then something big starts chasing them. Something is hiding in the forest. Is it a large dog? Could it be a wolf? Or is it something much worse?

The Wild Beast Sees You is just scary enough, just dark enough and perfect for dark autumn evenings.

Sidsel Jøranlid (b. 1970) is from Oslo and works as a freelance journalist and author. She made her debut as a children's author in 2016, with the book Bettina Bridesmaid, and has since then written a number of children's books.

Sidsel Jøranlid

BACKLIST

Ingvild Bjerkeland BEASTS

What happens when the society suddenly breaks down, something scary and unknown is threatening life, and everyone is scared of everyone? What’s it like to be 13 years old and on the run in this scenario?

Abdi (13) and his little sister Alva have to escape through the forest after the civilization around them suddenly collapses and their mother – and many others – is murdered by some scary and until now unknown beasts. They don’t know what the beasts are or where they come from, all they know is that their society has been turned upside down, a lot of people have been murdered, and everyone fears everyone. Can Abdi and Alva survive long enough to reach the coast, where safety hopefully awaits them?

Beasts is Cormac McCarthy’s The Road for children: Shudderingly creepy and incredible – and easy to read.

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«Beasts combines the timelessness of a fairy tale with the stark immediacy of contemporary dystopian fiction.» FOREWORD, strarred review (US)

WINNER OF ARK'S CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE

«... Abdi’s perspective is gripping, and the vagueness of detail and backstory adds to the suspense. ... younger readers will be rapt; all will find the pervasive air of distress that permeates the tale palpable.»

KIRKUS (US)

What a story!

NOMINATED TO THE AVID READER AWARD

«Beasts is one of the highlights within children's literature this spring.» BOK365

Udyr 130 x 205 mm / 96 pages Age 10–14

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Spain (Levine Querido - World Spanish), USA (Levine QueridoWEL), Germany (Julius Beltz), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget), Finland (Otava), The Netherlands (Volt), Italy (Editrice Il Castoro)

Ingvild

Bjerkeland

BEASTS 2: NOWHERE TO HIDE

Abid and Alva’s small rubber boat battles its way through the waves, heading for Shetland in search of sanctuary and their father. Fortunately, they are rescued by a small ship and manage to cross the sea. Finally safe on the island they are placed in a refugee camp along with several hundred others. Here they are safe from the beasts – for now. But two children alone in a world filled with lurking dangers, are never truly safe.

Then, one evening it turns out that Shetland isn’t as far from mainland Europe as one might think. The beasts attack the camp and Abid and Alva are on the run – again. Alone and terrified, they flee towards Lerwick, to warn about the coming danger, to find their father and, finally, safety.

Ingvild Bjerkeland continues to draw readers into this haunting universe with this intense and thrilling sequel. Even though it tells a different story, Nowhere to Hide, still lets us witness the unbreakable bond between siblings as they navigate a world on the brink of collapse.

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Ingvild Bjerkeland (b. 1981) has studied writing, and have now authored several books for children and teens. She won the ARK's Children's Book Prize in 2023 for her novel Beasts. Beasts is translated into several languages.

Udyr 2: Ingen steder å gjemme seg 130 x 205 mm / 128 pages Age 10–14

Rights sold to: Finland (Otava), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget)

Puck off!

130 x 205 mm / 160 pages

Age 9–12

Bjørn Tore Grøtte / Thomas Kirkeberg (ill.)

PUCK OFF!

Kim is a talented ice hockey player from Fredrikstad. But then his family moves six hours North, to Trondheim.

It’s tough getting a place on the Eagle team. The star player is Arnt who’s in the same class as Kim. And he’s not keen on the competition.

Can you really switch hockey teams? And what matters most – winning or fair play?

Puck off! is a book full of tough tackles, superfast shots and lots of heart.

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Bjørn Tore Grøtte (b. 1978) is a journalist, author, artist and editor. He works as a Director of Channels at NRK Radio, and har previously published the children's book about The Hitra King.

Bjørn Tore Grøtte / Thomas Kirkeberg (ill.)

PUCK IT!

Kim can't wait for the hockey camp in Trondheim during the winter holiday, especially since his best friend Alex is coming all the way from Fredrikstad to join him.

But the excitement quickly turns into worry when Alex starts hanging out with Kim's arch-enemies from Ørn (Eagle). Suddenly, the loyalty between the two boys who have been best friends for years is put to the test. And why is Mia, the girlfriend of Kim's biggest rival Arnt, sending mysterious smiles in Kim's direction?

Between rough hockey tackles, cup matches, and an upcoming school dance, the winter camp turns out to involve far more drama than Kim had imagined.

This is the fast-paced sequel to Puck Off, a series for readers aged 9–12 about ice hockey, friendship, sports, crushes, and rivalry. The books have been praised for their authentic portrayal of the hockey world.

Puck it!

130 x 205 mm / 180 pages

Age 9–12 Rights sold to: Denmark (Straarup)

Michael Stilson

DICK PICS AND OTHER DISASTERS

Would you rather send a dickpic to your mum (on accident!) or spend the whole day offline?

Jonas is head-over-heels for Manuela, the new girl at school. But he has zero experience with girls – and even less of a clue about how to get their attention. Then he overhears some classmates talking about how effective sending dick pics can be. Desperate and wildly misguided, Jonas decides to give it a try. But taking a decent pic turns out to be harder than expected – bad lighting, awkward angles, hiding behind a curtain so no one sees him... and then, disaster: he sends it to the wrong person. Not just anyone – he sends it to his mum.

It's already the worst thing that’s ever happened to Jonas. But then it gets worse: his phone is confiscated for the rest of the day. No scrolling, no games, no chats. Just a full Saturday – offline. With Brutus. His weirdest friend.

What do people even do without a screen? Go outside? Play hide-and-seek? Ding dong ditch? Steal apples? One disaster leads to another… until, a miracle happens.

This outrageous, laugh-out-loud novel takes place over the course of a single day. A day full of poor choices, absurd moments, and one unforgettable miracle.

Michael Stilson (b. 1987) from Trondheim is a former professional footballer and trained teacher. He was worked for Norwegian broadcaster NRK on the drama series Home Ground and the mini-documentary Stilson on the Benches. Stilson won Trollkrittet and Uprisen prizes for Just Play Ball in 2019. The book was later adapted to a TV series and translation rights were sold to Germany and Denmark.

Dickpics og andre katastrofer 130 x 205 mm / 264 pages

Age 12–16

Aon Raza Naqvi ANGRY YOUTH

Noh sells cigarettes in the school playground. He gets into fights. He skips class and mouths off. The older boys want nothing to do with him, no matter how hard he tries to impress them. Deep down, he’s just a teenage boy trying to find his place— between two cultures, in a town that doesn’t understand him, and in a school system that’s already labelled him a problem.

After one incident too many, Noh is forced into ART—Anger Regression Therapy—a program meant to “fix” his behaviour. His therapist, Lars, thinks a few group sessions will teach Noh to control his temper. But Noh’s not angry for no reason. He’s angry at the racism, the double standards, the impossible expectations at home. And he’s angry that no one seems to be listening.

Between joint-smoking sessions with his best friend Behzad, awkward crushes, run-ins with older boys, and constant power struggles with adults, Noh is stuck navigating a life where he never quite belongs. He’s smart. He’s funny. And he sees through the bullshit—all of it.

Angry Youth is a raw, darkly funny, and brutally honest coming-of-age novel about growing up between cultures, being seen as a threat before being understood, and trying to hold onto yourself in a world that keeps pushing you out.

Aon Raza Naqvi (b. 1989) is a copywriter, author, journalist, speaker, entrepreneur, poet and art director. He was the editor of the anthology and the collective autobiography Third Culture Kids (2019). He has also been a presenter on radio and for Broshow on NRK. Youth these days (2025) is his debut as an author.

Forbanna ungdom! 130 x 205 mm Age 14–20

If it wasn’t for Jørgen’s best buddy Mikkel, he’d probably have died of a stomach ulcer. Or loneliness. Or getting beaten up. But since he does have Mikkel, everything is fine. And he has his aunt too. And as a last resort, there’s always God, who’s okay to talk to at night – though not about the big issues. Mostly about small stuff. Like how to catch the eye of the prettiest girl in school and things like that.

Jørgen gets pretty scared sometimes, but he always feels safe with Mikkel. Mikkel is like Jørgen’s lifesaver. But one day something terrible happens – and now perhaps Jørgen's the one who’ll have to be a lifesaver.

But can you really save a life just by being a friend?

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WINNER OF THE CAPPELEN DAMM MANUSCRIPT COMPETITION

Fabian Christensen (b. 1994) is a trained actor who has appeared in numerous theatre, film and TV productions. Buddy is his first children’s book.

Fabian Christensen BUDDY

Kompis

130 x 205 mm / 262 pages

Age 9–12

Kim Torrejas DAMN HETERO

When she walked past, I noticed that she sent a gentle smile in my direction. I wanted to smile back but of course my eyes chose to pin themselves to the desk instead. Typical. Mum would get her way again.

In Wrongwick being gay is the norm –everything else is weird and maybe even illegal. So when Ask realises he likes girls, his life is suddenly turned upside down. Now he has to do everything he can to avoid being outed as the school’s newest hetero – and to hang on to his friends at the same time.

Damn Hetero is a warm satire, a tale of friendship, falling in love and finding out who you are in a world that would rather you were a different person.

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Kim Torrejas (b. 1993) is a teacher, living in Oslo. During his studies he delved into queer themes and wrote a master's degree on the use of film and literature for intercultural learning. Damn Hetero (2025) is his debut novel.

Jævla Hetero! 130 x 205 mm / 168 pages Age 12–16

Teknomagi

248 x 272 mm / 40 pages

Age 5–10

Isabelle Ringnes / Borghild Fallberg (ill.) TECH

MAGIC

An inspiring, eye-opening introduction to the world of technology – for curious young minds everywhere.

Imagine a time when there were no phones, no cameras, no electricity. When sending a message meant waiting weeks for a letter. When visiting a friend could take days on foot. Life was slower, harder and completely different from the world we know today.

Tech Magic takes young readers on an unforgettable journey through the most groundbreaking inventions in human history – from fire and the wheel, to smartphones, satellites, and artificial intelligence. It’s a book about curiosity, courage, and creativity. About how innovation shapes the world and how it continues to shape the future.

With a clear, engaging voice and a tone full of wonder, Tech Magic makes complex ideas accessible and fun. This is the perfect book for children who love asking questions!

This is not just a book about machines but it’s a celebration of human ingenuity and a powerful reminder of how magical progress can be.

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Isabelle Ringnes is an active communicator and advocate for technology and equality. She is the founder of the technology network TENK, and Equality Check. Isabelle has received several awards and has been named as one of 6 Norwegians among "the hundred most influential people in Nordic technology". The book Tech magic (2025) is her first book for children.

Borghild Fallberg (b. 1993) is an illustrator and graphic designer. She has a bachelor’s degree in visual communication from the University of South-Eastern Norway and now works as a children’s illustrator, among other things.

Uløste mysterier fra hele verden

248 x 272 mm / 120 pages

Age 9–12

PART OF NORLA'S NEW VOICES PROGRAM

Pernille Tufte Radeid / Jannicke Hansen (ill.)

UNSOLVED

MYSTERIES

FROM AROUND THE WORLD

In Unsolved Mysteries from around the World readers will find out about all kinds of sinister and unexplained happenings from every corner of the world – and get a chance to dig around in all the clues and evidence.

Who was Jack the Ripper, the murderer who killed several women on the streets of London in 1888? What happened to the Sodder children who vanished without a trace after a fire in West Virginia on Christmas Eve in 1945? And is Himeji Castle in Japan really haunted?

Unsolved Mysteries of the World is a collection of 33 mysterious, unsolved spooky stories that are guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of readers’ necks – young and old alike!

Illustrator Jannicke Hansen has filled the book with mysterious, eerie, spooky drawings that will absorb and fascinate young readers.

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Pernille Tufte Radeid (b. 1987) is known as a screenwriter and host for several spooky and mysterious podcasts.

Jannicke Hansen is a full-time illustrator. Unsolved Mysteries was nominated for the Ministry of Culture's Illustration Prize 2023.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gutkind forlag), Germany (Thienemann-Esslinger), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget)

Age 3–6

Kaveh Rashidi / Hans Jørgen Sandnes (ill.)

YOUR AMAZING BODY

With a wonderful mix of humour, facts, and playful illustrations by Hans Jørgen Sandnes, doctor and author Kaveh Rashidi has written a true tribute to the body. In this book, children can enter a world full of wonder and learning – and discover how amazing their bodies really are.

Did you know that your skeleton is a small factory that makes blood and replenishes it, even if you start to bleed? Or that your brain has infinite storage space – completely unlike a refrigerator that is constantly overflowing?

Through funny texts and exciting facts, the body's many secrets are presented in a way that is easy to understand and fun to read. This book not only teaches children something new, but also inspires them to be proud of the amazing body they have.

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Kaveh Rashidi (b. 1988) is a doctor, writer and lecturer. Kaveh is a regular columnist in Aftenposten’s A-magasinet and in the Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association. He has also had several roles on Norwegian TV and radio in connection with documentaries and programmes on health.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Bogoo)

Din fantastiske kropp

210 x 277 mm / 40 pages

135 x 210 mm

Age 8+

Simon Stanger / Helena Lindholm (ill.)

LOCOTOPIA IN AMERICA: GOLD, WAR AND TACO

Welcome to India! Or is it America?

Simon and Helena’s friend Christopher isn’t entirely sure. But maybe that’s not so important? What matters is that they’ve landed in a vast land full of surprises—and the adventure is about to begin.

Another wild journey unfolds, packed with flesh-eating fish, bizarre animals, tacos, and towering pyramids!

Locotopia in America is the sixth book in Simon Stranger’s critically acclaimed series about world history—a series as hilarious as it is educational. Each page is brought to life by Helena Lindholm’s vivid illustrations.

Simon Stranger (b. 1976) made his literary début as a children's author in 2005. Since then he has written a number of critically acclaimed books for children and adults.

Helena Lindholm (b. 1976) is an illustrator. She draws everything under the sun, often in a rapid, exaggerated way. She lives in Stockholm with a freckled daughter and a spotted dog.

Kokotopia i Amerika

Rights sold to: China (Beijing Science and Technology Press, Greece (G. Dardanos), Saudi-Arabia (A Thousand Titles)

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Birgit Skarstein & Susanne Kaluza / Leonard Furuberg (ill.)

WHY CAN'T THE REFEREE SCORE GOALS?

And 52 other questions you might have about sports

In Why Can't the Referee Score Goals? children learn the answers to both big and small questions about sports. Why do sumo wrestlers wear diapers? Why are tennis balls yellow? How do you shoot a bow and arrow without any arms? And what is the most dangerous sport in the world?

Why Can't the Referee Score Goals? is informative and easy to grasp with fun illustrations. It is the perfect book to start a conversation about the world of sports..

Birgit Skarstein (b. 1989) is a Paralympic athlete. She has won twelve World Championships medals and is the reigning world champion and world record holder in rowing. She is also part of the Global Shapers, a group under the World Economic Forum, and a member of the Biotechnology Board.

Susanne Kaluza is a business leader, editor, blogger and author. She also works as the CEO of Oslo’s House of Literature. Why Don’t All Countries Have a President? (2021) was her children’s debut book.

Einar Tørnquist / Leonard Furuberg (ill.)

WHY IS THERE NO SNOW IN THE SAHARA?

And 52 other questions you might have about geography

In Why Is There No Snow in the Sahara? children learn the answers to both big and small questions about geography. Where in the world are there the most volcanoes? Can you swim in the Thames? And who built the pyramids?

Why Is There No Snow in the Sahara? is informative and easy to grasp with fun illustrations. It is the perfect book to start a conversation about the world and geography.

Einar Tørnquist (b. 1982) is a TV host, comedian and podcaster.

Leonard Furuberg (b. 1988) is an illustrator and character designer with experience from various fields including game design, advertising and book production.

Hvorfor kan ikke dommeren score mål?

210 x 260 mm / 72 pages

Age 6–12

Hvorfor er det ikke snø i Sahara?

210 x 260 mm / 64 pages

Age 6–12

Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine), Spain (Nõrdica Libros), Catalan (Nõrdica Libros), Finland (Lasten Keskus)

Tinashe Williamson / Thea Jacobsen (ill.)

HANDBOOK FOR YOUNG ANTIRACISTS

Racism is a tough topic for us adults to navigate and it’s an issue that many of us find particularly challenging to discuss with our children. What are we supposed to say? Where should we start?

Tinashe Williamson makes her authorial debut with a handbook that illuminates, engages, and encourages the most important thing of all: dialogue. Through ten chapters and ten fictional characters, Williamson answers questions about what racism actually is, why representation matters, and what to say if you see somebody being discriminated against because of their skin colour.

A must for all children ages 9 and up – and their parents too!

«Tinashe Williamson has written a book that is easy to understand and utterly engaging. The book obviously has great potential to start important conversations between people from different generations.» DAGBLADET

19.000 IN PRINT

Tinashe Williamson (b. 1985) is a socially committed actor, model and freelance PR. Handbook for Young Antiracists is her first book.

Thea Jacobsen (b. 1997) holds a Bachelor degree in animation from the University of Greenwich in the UK.

sold to: Denmark (Straarup & Co.), Finland (Otava Publishing Company), Germany (S. Fischer Verlag), USA (IgKids), Italy (Beisler Editore)

Håndbok for unge antirasister 195 x 250 mm / 72 pages Age 9–12

Benjamin Baarli Silseth / Kine Yvonne Kjær (ill.)

PROUD

Proud is a book that celebrates diversity and uniqueness. Pride is about being Queer, both now and before, about how to be a friend and an ally, about gender identity, love and sexuality, and about important people who have stood at the forefront of the fight for gay rights.

Why do we celebrate Pride? What's legal and illegal? Is queer love actually different? And what do you say if a friend confides in you about their own sexuality?

With this book, the goal is to break taboos and to make all readers feel more safe in themselves and pride in who they are.

Topics include:

• Queer history

• What does it mean to be Queer?

• Sex, gender identity, and gender expression

• Stereotypes and prejudice

• Open and inclusive language

• How to be a good ally

• Coming out

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«The book's agenda is ... to create a sense of belonging. Which it succeeds in doing.»

AFTENPOSTEN

Author Benjamin Baarli Silseth (b. 1991) is a psychologist, he is queer, and has a strong passion for children's and youth's mental health.

Stolt

170 x 240 mm / 128 pages

Age 9-13

170 x 220 mm/ 96 pages Flamme forlag

Lars Saabye Christensen & Stian Hole ONE

FOR THE TEAM

One for the Team is about fourteen-yearold Omar. He is a substitute on the Brage team, usually an unused substitute. If the audience is the twelfth man, Omar is the thirteenth. A spectator who is also a player, or a player who is really just a spectator. Today is the final match of the season, against the bullies from Cement—a team to fear, a match to dread.

Omar has kept his status as a mostly unused substitute a secret from his parents. They believe that Omar is a regular on the team and always involved in the game. But that secret is about to unravel on the last day of the season. And father and son will come to see each other in a new light.

One for the Team is a small but meaningful story about youth football and the philosophy of the substitute. It’s touching, funny, and occasionally tender, especially for those of us who have, at some point, warmed the bench. And for those still warming it today.

Lars Saabye Christensen (b. 1953) has published a number of novels, poetry and short story collections since his literary debut in 1976 with The Story of Gly. His breakthrough came with Beatles (1984), one of the greatest literary sales successes in Norway that, over the years, new generations continue to hold close to their hearts. He received the Nordic Council Literature Prize for The Half Brother in 2001. He has also received the Riverton Prize, the Critics' Prize, the Brage Prize, the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize, the Dobloug Prize and the Norwegian Reader's Prize. He has been published in 36 countries.

Stian Hole (b. 1969) is a reputed illustrator and an author. He has created several prize-winning picture books and a number of book covers. For his works, he has received prizes like the Brage Prize, Bologna Ragazzi Award and Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis.

Én for laget

Marta Breen/ Sunniva Fluge Hole (ill.)

BORN FREE

Religious control and women's fight for freedom – an important book for young readers

Born Free is a fascinating and thoughtprovoking graphic novel about the impact religion has had, and continues to have, on women's freedom. It explores how religious practices have restricted women’s rights and shaped their lives across different cultures and societies.

In the wake of the women-led uprising in Iran and the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, religious control over women’s lives has become more visible than it has been in decades. Acclaimed feminist and author Marta Breen places these current events in a broader historical and global context, showing how religious fundamentalism continues to threaten women’s rights even in Western societies.

Based on thorough research, Born Free tackles topics such as forced marriage, education bans, dress codes, and female genital mutilation in a respectful yet direct manner. The book’s core message is clear: everyone has the right to decide over their own life, while also respecting freedom of religion, as long as it does not violate basic human rights.

This is a vital book that encourages reflection and conversation about the role of religion in society and the position of women within the world’s faiths.

Marta Breen (b. 1976) is a writer, journalist and one of Norway's most profiled feminists. She made her debut in 2006 with the book Girls, Wine and Song, about Norwegian women through times in Music. She has since established her self as a notable non-fiction author. Her book Women in Battle (2018), illustrated by Jenny Jordahl, has been sold to over 20 territories.

Sunniva Fluge Hole is a creative and experienced illustrator and character concept designer, with many years experience within visual storytelling and design.

Født fri 198 x 272 mm / 104 pages

Age 12+

Kanskje det var elefanter 160 x 233 mm / 144 pages

Age 12–18

BASED ON THE OSCAR SHORTLISTED ANIMATED FILM

Torill Kove

MAYBE

ELEPHANTS

In the middle of 1970s, Torill's family left the familiar surroundings of Hamar, Norway to live in Kenya for three years. The lives of the three sisters change forever.

As expats in Nairobi, the girls suddenly lived a completely new, exotic life. They attend international schools and make new, older friends with motorcycles. Nairobi offered them a different freedom than they had back in their hometown in Norway.

One day, their mother suggests a safari. They hire a car and drive into the savannah. They see elephants, sleep in tents, and when the tyres are punctured they are rescued by a Maasai family.

Three years later the family return to Norway. But did they truly see elephants on the safari trip? The girls cannot agree.

«Oscar-winner Torill Kove offers a charming and tender album of memories from growing up in Kenya.»

DAGENS NÆRINGSLIV

Torill Kove (b. 1958) has written and illustrated several childrens books based on her animated films. The animated short The Danish Poet won an Oscar in 2007, and she was again nominated for an Oscar for the aminated short Moulton and me.She has also illustrated the Johannes Jensen books, and directed the animated film Hokus Pokus Alfons Åberg (sv.).

Hullet²

230 x 276 mm / 80 pages Age 9+

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Fallet

170 x 220 mm / 144 pages Age 9+

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Øyvind Torseter THE HOLE2

Some time ago I discovered a mysterious hole. It had to be examined by scientists. I never heard anything more. One day I got a phone call.

The Hole² is a sequel to Torseter's award-winning books The Hole (2012) about a mysterious hole, which is punched right through the book, so it exists in real life. The book picks up where the first book left off. The Hole² is a visually playful, energetic and completely unique book, by one of Norway's most significant artists and illustrators.

Øyvind

Torseter THE FALL

An elephant boy is running through the forest, fleeing from someone or something. Is he being kept prisoner in a castle? He escapes by leaving his shadow behind in his place. He goes on to become a successful businessman in a big city. But something is missing.

What will happen when he meets his shadow again?

A picture-based adventure from Øyvind Torseter, one of our most critically acclaimed and garlanded illustrators and authors.

Øyvind Torseter (b. 1972) is a well-known illustrator and author who has produced books such as Detours, The Hole and Mule Boy. He has won a number of Norwegian and international prizes. For Detours he was awarded the Year's Most Beautiful Book Prize and the most distinguished honour for children's books, The Bologna Ragazzi Award. The Hole earned him the prestigious French Prix Jeune Alber, and also the Norwegian prize for The Year's Most Beautiful Book in 2013. He has been nominated to the Deutscher jugendliteraturpreis several times and won it twice, most recently in 2018 for Mule boy. Mule Boy was also nominated to the Nordic Councils Childrens Book Prize in 2016.

190 x 260 mm / 160 pages

Age 9–12

190 x 260 mm / 168 pages

Age 9–12

Bjørn Ousland

THE BOOK DEVOURER

It all begins with a book club put together by three children. One day the books start disappearing –not just from their own shelves, but also from the school library and libraries all over the country. And it doesn’t just happen one book at a time, but all of them at the same time!

The book club decides they need to make a plan. One night they see the thief – a strange flying creature who brings them to a tiny island far, far out at sea. There they’re captured by a strange little man –and suddenly the story takes a new turn.

Bjørn Ousland has years of experience as a comic book illustrator, and he’s published a range of picture books and comic books, as well as educational and engaging non-fiction titles about polar heroes and feats. This book, however, is something entirely new!

Bjørn Ousland

BACK HOME TO THE STARS

Nasty smugglers have heard rumours of the magical creature known as The Book Devourer. One day, both the creature and November are missing from Sana, August, and Ella’s beloved book club. They begin to worry something has happenend to them.

Determined to find them, the kids spring into action. Their search leads them to November’s secret island, where they’re drawn into an actionpacked adventure. Their courage and sense of justice are put to the test as they face fierce storms, outsmart dangerous smugglers, and uncover the truth about The Book Devourer’s mysterious origins.

Bjørn Ousland (b. 1959) is a cartoonist, illustrator and author of children’s books. He has received several awards for his illustrations and cartoons, and his lines are always playful and filled with humor.

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