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Cappelen Damm Agency CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Fall 2026 Representing some of Norway’s leading contemporary authors and illustrators.

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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.

BOARD BOOKS It´s never too early to learn the joy of reading! We are happy to present this series of board books based on our very top selling and remarkable children's books. These books are perfect for the very youngest of “readers” aged 0-3.

Anna Fiske

HEY BABY! Hei baby! 180 x 180 mm / 20 pages Age 0–3

Anna Fiske

HEY BODY! Hei kroppen! 180 x 180 mm / 20 pages Age 0–3

Bjørn Rørvik / Gry Moursund (ill.)

THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF GO SWIMMING Bukkene-Bruse bader 180 x 180 mm / 20 pages Age 0–3

Line Halsnes

MY FIRST MACHINES Min første maskiner 180 x 180 mm / 18 pages Age 0–3

Line Halsnes

MY FIRST DINOSAUR Min første dinosaur 180 x 180 mm / 18 pages Age 0–3

BOARD BOOKS It´s never too early to learn the joy of reading! These books are perfect for the very youngest of “readers” aged 0-3.

Amadeus Blix / Leonard Furuberg (ill.)

IF I WERE AN ELEPHANT Hvis jeg var en elefant 210 x 152 mm Age 0–3

Amadeus Blix / Leonard Furuberg (ill.)

IF I WERE A CROCODILE Hvis jeg var en krokodille 210 x 152 mm Age 0–3

Silje Grøtvedt / Thomas Kirkeberg (ill.)

FIRE TRUCK! Brannbil! 180 x 180 mm / 22 pages Age 0–3

Cecilie Skog / Kristina Farstad Bjerkek (ill.)

MY FIRST SEASONS: AUTUMN Mine første årstider - Høst 180 x 180 mm / 20 pages Age 0–3

Cecilie Skog / Kristina Farstad Bjerkek (ill.)

MY FIRST SEASONS: WINTER Mine første årstider - Vinter 180 x 180 mm / 20 pages Age 0–3

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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. Olav og bokstavene 210 x 277 mm / 48 pages Age 3–6

The book is a marvel «A superb example of literature that can start conversations and offer reflections across generations.» NRK  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.

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Trygve Skaug / Ella Okstad (ill.)

IF I WERE PRIME MINISTER If I were prime minister, everyone who wanted a dog would get a dog everyone who wanted a bike would get a bike and everyone who wanted a friend would get at least two

Hvis jeg var statsminister 248 x 272 mm / 40 pages Age 3–6

Trygve Skaug has enjoyed huge success in recent years with both books and music. He has now written his first children’s book, the picture book If I Were Prime Minister, with beautiful and colourful illustrations by Ella Okstad. This is an uplifting, inspiring and socially critical book in which Trygve’s poetic voice evokes a child’s perspective on several things the grown-ups running the country could have done better. FULL ENGLISH TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine), Finland (Art House), France (Editions La Plage), Greece (Brainfood Publishing), Italy (Mondadori Editore), The Netherlands (De vier windstreken), English–WEL (Lantana), Poland (Znak), Sweden (Bokförlaget Opal), South Korea (Woongjin Thinkbig), Germany (Michael Fischer), Hungary (Scolar)

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Trygve Skaug / Ella Okstad (ill.)

MY KING Playful and colorful picture book from author Trygve Skaug and illustrator Ella Okstad! My King is a playful and colourful book about how one can be and should be as a king. This is a warm and beautiful picture book that you can read aloud over and over again. FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Kongen min 248 x 272 mm Age 3–6

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. Ella K. Okstad (b. 1973) has a degree from the Kent Institute of Art and Design in Maidstone, England. Okstad has won several awards for her illustrations, and has illustrated several children's books. In 2003 she made her debut as a children's book author.

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Henrik Hovland/ Torill Kove (ill.)

JOHANNES JENSEN AND THE WAR A subtle and important picture book about war. Johannes Jensen, the tie-wearing crocodile, is sent to fight in the war, but he doesn't quite understand why. Who is the enemy, and why do they have to fight? Johannes Jensen og krigen 260 x 215 mm / 48 pages Age 3–6

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Through Johannes Jensen's wondering gaze, the big questions are asked that both children and adults can identify with. The picture books invites readers to reflect and discuss one of the world's most complicated topics: war. The book will also captivate adult readers with its laconic humor and wise observations. «On one hand, it shows the brutality of war. On the other, both Johannes and the readers get to see that the enemy is a human being like us. ... This [book] can easily become a classic.» NRK

Henrik Hovland (b. 1965) has been a lumberjack, security guard, journalist, investigator, election observer, travel guide, deckhand and construction worker. He debuted with the short story collection White Man (Hvit mann) in 1989. 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.). Torill Kove lives in Canada.

ALSO IN THE SERIES

Johannes Jensen experiences a miracle

Johannes Jensen feels different

Johannes Jensen falling in love

Johannes Jensen - the first three stories

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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!

Lille Løve 248 x 272 mm / 40 pages Age 3–6

NOMINATED FOR THE 2026 NORDIC COUNCIL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE PRIZE

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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. Nordic Council jury: «We see the full range of Fiske’s artistry; the analogue, playful, and sensory visual language forms a refreshing whole.»

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Anna Fiske

ROCKY BOM New picture book from critically acclaimed author and illustrator Anna Fiske! Rocky Bom is a hairy monster who lives in the bathroom drain. He has long teeth, sharp nails and other pointy things that he pokes out of the drain. No one else knows about Rocky Bom, and probably no one but you will ever believe that he exists. So then what, when he makes you frightened that you're too scared to go to the bathroom? Rocky Bom is a fun picture book by one of Norway's most renowned children's author-illustrators. The book is a little scary and just the right amount of thrilling. It's a story about being afraid of something, believing no one else in the world shares your fear, and about the courage you can find when you decide to take matters into your own hands.

Rocky Bom 248 x 272 mm / 56 pages Age 3–6

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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. 15

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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?

Hvordan er det å være barn? 210 x 285 mm / 80 pages Age 3–6

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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. 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. «Generous nonfiction. This year she was awarded the Honorary Brage Prize. About time. Anna Fiske is a fabulous illustrator and writer who has, not least, reached thankful readers with her How toseries.» NRK

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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), China (Guangxi), Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin)

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Sarah Roxana Herlofsen/ Fredrik Edén (ill.)

MY BODY! Did you know that your body is an incredibly strange and exciting place? This book takes you on a fun and amazing journey through parts of your body: your skeleton, your hair, your brain, your heart and your butt! This book is full of fun, surprising and super weird facts about the body.

Kroppen min! 148 x 210 mm Age 4–7

Did you know that some animals use their butts as weapons?! That men have bigger brains than women, but that doesn't mean they're smarter? That you can't actually tickle yourself? That a blue whale's heart is as big as a car, and that astronauts's hearts shrink in space? Read about everything from your heart and brain to your butt, your skeleton and even your hair! Perfect for anyone who loves to learn something new. Easy to read and entertaining for children aged 4-7.

Sarah R. Herlofsen is a scientist who has spent years researching how to fix the body when it gets sick. She loves to talk to both young and old about the body and how miraclous it is. She has written many books for children. Fredrik Edén is an Oslo-based illustrator. He has a bachelor in illustration from Middlesex University, and is trained in both digital and traditional art.

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

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

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

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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!

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

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 6 to 12 years, but is also perfect for families looking for fun ideas to do together. ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Mikkel Niva 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.

Rights sold to: Poland (Znak)

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Elin Vatnar Nilsen/ Anne Vålaug

THE CHRISTMAS BAKING BOOK The Christmas Baking Book is aimed at any beginner cook who wants to have fun baking for Christmas. It is also a tribute to cozy Christmas traditions, both old and new that can be created together.

Julebakeboka 248 x 272 mm / 176 pages Age 5–8

The book has step-by-step photographs so that it is easy for children to follow the recipe. In addition to Christmas recipes, there are also pages that explain what equipment you need and some simple tricks to get the best possible result. The book is easy to use, with an uncluttered layout where every recipe is presented in detail with clear instructions. As well as photos, the book contains lovely, evocative illustrations.

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My First Baking Book

Elin Vatnar Nilsen is a confectioner and has operated the popular blog krem.no since 1999. She is the author of several cooking and baking books. Anne Vålaug is an illustrator and designer. She made her debut as an author in 2025 with the picture book Twig and Tulip, which she also illustrated. 22

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Martine Sletmoen & Ingeborg Sletmoen / Louis Solbrekke Clarke

THE STARTER GUIDE TO SOURDOUGH This book makes sourdough baking accessible, playful and understandable for a whole new audience. This is a user's guide where complex processes are explained and shown in a simple, visual and engaging way. With cool illustrations and an appealing expression, this is a book for eager children and teenagers – or for adults who are struggling to get started with sourdough baking, or have never dared to try it before. Martine Sletmoen is Norway's largest communicator of sourdough baking. She has previously written three sourdough baking books for adults, and holds regular baking courses with her sister Ingeborg.

Surdeig for nybegynnere 248 x 272 mm / 64 pages Age 8–15

Martine Sletmoen lives in Skillebekk in Oslo, where she shares sourdough baking tips and tricks through her Instagram account @skillebekksurdeig. 23

Hanne-Lene Dahlgren / Leonard Furuberg (ill.)

WHY CAN'T WE THROW EVERYTHING IN THE SAME TRASH CAN? And 52 other questions you might have about sustainability

Hvorfor kan vi ikke kaste alt i samme søppelbøtte? 210 x 260 mm / 72 pages Age 6–9

In Why can't we throw everything in the same trash can? children get answers to small and big questions about sustainability. Why is there so much plastic in the ocean? What happens to everything we recycle? What would happen if all the ice in the world melted? And is it true that cow farts are bad for the environment? Why can't we throw everything in the same trash can? is informative and easy to grasp with fun illustrations.

Hanne-Lene Dahlgren (b. 1985) is a known social debater, food influencer and bestselling cookbook author. Leonard Furuberg (b. 1988) is an illustrator and character designer with experience from various fields including game design, advertising and book production.

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

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Line Halsnes

COOL PLANES There are seven really cool planes between the covers of this book! Passenger planes and sports planes, seaplanes and fighter jets. Also a really, really old, vintage plane! Colourful, detailed and accurate – this book will show you what the machines do and what they look like. Line Halsnes takes the very youngest budding engineers seriously, showing us different types of planes just as they are, in a way that will make readers curious and a little bit wiser.

Tøffe maskiner 210 x 297 mm / 56 pages Age 3–6

OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE:

ABC with Cool Dinosaurs

Count to 100 with Cool Machines

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.

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W I N N ER O F T H E 2021 M I N I S T RY O F C U LT U R E’ S C H I L D R EN & YA P R IZ E N O M I N AT ED FO R T H E B R AG E P R I Z E 2 021

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

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Bjørn F. Rørvik / Jens K. Styve (ill.)

TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS FIND A PRINCESS IN LOVE Two little knights are in England to celebrate the Queen's centenary. Not because any of them want to, but because Rosebush and Bang are going on their annual trip, and the King has asked (more like ordered) them to bring Princess Begonia with them. Begonia really doesn't want to go to the centenary, but the King is desperate to keep her away from the crooner Snubbe Karlsson. Begonia is head over heels for him, and the King is not happy about it.

To små riddere og en forelsket prinsesse 190 x 260 mm / 64 pages Age 4–8

How that became Rosebush and Bang's problem is a question neither of them can answer, but the mission is unchanged: They must bring Begonia on their annual trip, keep her happy and avoid any embarrasing scenes. It's a mission that's doomed to fail. FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

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. Jens K. Styve (b. 1972) is a graphic designer, illustrator and cartoonist. He is the creator of the critically acclaimed series Dunce, and he has illustrated both his own and others' books, in addition to creating book covers and album illustrations. He has also published two novels. Styve has received a number of awards, including the Pondus Prize and the SPROING Prize for his cartoons, and he helped start the cartoon publisher Jippi in 1997.

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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 four books are illustrated by Camilla Kuhn, Skinkeape, Nora Brech, and Jens K. Styve 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), Netherlands (Azboeka) 29

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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.

Bukkene Bruse og Julenissen 230 x 260 mm / 48 pages Age 3–7

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…

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FULL ENGLISH TRANSLATION AVAILABLE 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), Macedonia (Artkonekt)

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.

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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), Estonia (Kirjastus Nordur), Italy (Camelozampa), China (Chian Railway Publishing House)

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Bjørn F. Rørvik / Gry Moursund (ill.)

THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF MAKE BUTT FIRE When the three Billy Goats Gruff hear that the troll has ended up in a nursing home, they want to pay him a visit. Things turn out exactly as you'd expect! A silly and hilarious easy-read, based on the bestselling classic The Return of the Billy Goats Gruff. FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE Bukkene Bruse lager rumpebrann 148 x 210 mm / 40 pages Age 4–7

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Bjørn F. Rørvik / Gry Moursund (ill.)

YUM, YUM! Once upon a time there was a hungry troll. But the fridge was empty. Oh well, I'll have to eat something else then, thinks the troll. A sock, a chair, a car – a whole train. Everything is food for the troll! But oh, how it makes his stomach hurt! Yum, yum is a fun and colorful picture book from the bestselling authorillustrator duo Bjørn Rørvik and Gry Moursund. The book is perfect for reading out loud. FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Nam, nam! 210 x 225 mm Age 2–6

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. 33

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Bjørn F. Rørvik / Per Dybvig (ill.)

PIGALDO Get ready for a football match with Fox and Piglet!

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With Pigaldo, Fox and Piglet make the leap from picture book to read-aloud book. Just as silly and fun, but in a slightly smaller and thicker book! Fox and Piglet are playing football in Foxhaven, but by the time the score is 5-0, Pigaldo has had enough of Bertil Fox and his dribbling and scoring and boastful comments. He’s done!

Grisaldo 170 x 240 mm / 128 pages Age 5–9

Bjørn F. Rørvik / Per Dybvig (ill.)

REYNARD´S REVEILLE – PIGGY POST New read-aloud gem about Fox and Piglet, that is especially entertaining for children and adults with a sense of humor! In the thirteenth book about Fox and Piglet, the two friends decide to make a newspaper. But it isn't that easy to find exciting news in the forest! A mouse who almost trips isn't that fun to write about. And what will they have on the front page? Luckily, the King of the Forest is coming to visit, and then things start to pick up. Reveljen-Griseposten 210 x 285 mm / 56 pages Age 5–9

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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. Per Dybvig (b. 1964) is an illustrator and one of our foremost children’s book artists. He has received many awards for his drawings and his work has been featured in solo exhibitions. In 2005 he and Bjørn Rørvik were co-recipients of the Ministry for Culture and Church Affairs’ Literary Award for their Fox and Piglet books.

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Gro Dahle / Kaia Dahle Nyhus (ill.)

EVERYONE ELSE Koki lives with her mother and has her own room behind a curtain. They love books and go on holiday to the library, because from there, they can travel anywhere in the world.

Alle de andre 250 x 265mm Age 3–6

The other children in her class have new clothes and get smoothies for lunch. They travel abroad on holiday and have big parties for their birthdays. Why doesn't Koki have the same? Why do they never travel anywhere? And is her room really a proper room when she lives behind a curtain? In Norway, over 10,000 children live in families with persistently low income. Growing up with limited financial resources has a major impact on children's social inclusion and their physical and mental health. In Everyone Else, Gro Dahle portrays how this sense of exclusion leaves its mark. FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

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 FOR THE NORDIC COUNCIL LITERATURE PRIZE

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Kaia Dahle Nyhus

THE KING OF BRAGGING Funny and naive text about a king who wants to be bigger than himself! In the evening, when the King is all alone in his large, empty castle, he usually writes letters to the Neighboring King. He brags about all the wonderful things he owns and all the fun things he does. The King has limousines, peacocks, and golden statues out in his grand garden. He eats cake every day and has a bed that ensures good dreams.

Skrytekongen 210 x 297 mm / 40 pages Age 3–6

One day, the King receives a letter saying that the Neighboring King wants to visit. The King gets stressed. Has he perhaps exaggerated a little? Has he perhaps bragged too much about a few things? Has he been a kind of King of Bragging? What will the Neighboring King say when he arrives?

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.

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Thorbjørn Egner

WHEN THE ROBBERS CAME TO CARDAMOM TOWN Cardamom Town is a somewhat different town than we are used to. Here we meet both donkeys and camels in the streets – and maybe even a lion? The head of police Bastian is keeping the town safe and sound, but does not like to arrest anyone. Old and wise Tobias in the tower is predicting the weather, and Auntie Sophie is taking care of little Camomile. Syversen is driving the tram between the town’s two stops while he is singing for the passengers.

Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by 167 x 247 mm / 144 pages Age 3–6

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CLAUS CLIMBERMOUSE AND THE OTHER ANIMALS IN THE HUCKYBUCKY FOREST The Huckybucky Forest is a small world which, in many ways, resembles our own bigger world. Claus Climbermouse and Morten and Daddy Ted and Mikkel and all the others in the forest are animals and look like animals too, but they also wear clothes and walk on two legs and live in houses, and remind us a lot of people in what they do and say, and how they think. Also in the Huckybucky Forest is, as it is with us in the big world, a desire for peace and safety and respect for everyone. Klatremus og de andre dyrene i Hakkebakkeskogen 170 x 240 mm / 104 pages Age 3–6

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Thorbjørn Egner

KARIUS AND BAKTUS This is the story about two tiny folks, Karius and Baktus, living in the teeth of a boy called Jens. As long as he only brushes his teeth every fortnight and eats white bread with syrup, the trolls are enjoying their happy days in the teeth. They even build a new house with an underground tunnel to the old house. Suddenly they hear Jens cry out in pain. He has a terrible tooth ache. Karius and Baktus can hear Jens’ mother insist on him brushing his teeth, and the happy days are threatened. Then one day Jens goes to the dentist… FULL ENGLISH TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Karius og Baktus 135 x 195 mm / 48 pages Age 3–6

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Thorbjørn Egner (1912–1990) has written and illustrated some of Norway's most beloved children's stories. Few books have left such an impression on children growing up in Norway; the texts, songs, illustrations and characters have become national institutions and undeniable classics. Egner had a unique way of capturing the childlike imagination. His work has also left marks beyond Norway's borders. Caries and Bacties has also been immortalized in Ivo Caprino’s puppet film, and a full-scale Cardamom Town has been built at Kristiansand Zoo. Adaptions of the books are performed on stage in many countries, and his books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Over half a century after their publication, the books are still as popular as ever.

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Selma Lønning Aarø / Tiril Valeur (ill.)

MILLA GETS TO DECIDE Milla and her little brother Magnus have nagged and begged Mummy and Daddy so much that they are at last allowed to decide for themselves. Not only for themselves but also for Mummy and Daddy! They have to look after the domestic budget and manage the house. What are they going to eat? What time will they go to bed and get up? What is allowed and what is not? In short, they have to decide about everything. Surely it will be paradise on Earth?

Milla bestemmer 160 x 233 mm / 64 pages Age 6-9

Selma Lønning Aarø and illustrator Tiril Valeur have produced a charm-bomb of a book, a documentary of the modern family, with apt and recognisable situations which seldom turn out as planned. ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE Selma Lønning Aarø / Tiril Valeur (ill.)

MILLA HUNTS FOR GOLD Best friends on summer holidays = speed, excitement and humor! Milla and Filla are best friends. They spend every day together. And when Filla finally gets to go with Milla to their summer cottage, they know it's going to be a super summer! Things start to look even better when they hear there's a treasure on the island. Milla decides they must find the treasure. But then along comes Otto, who claims to own everything on the island – even the treasure, if they happen to find it! That's when Milla makes a plan. Milla leter etter gull 160 x 233 mm / 64 pages Age 6-9

Selma Lønning Aarø / Tiril Valeur (ill.)

MILLA SAVES THE AMAZON When your best friend suddenly finds a new friend… Milla is ill and has to stay home from school. She isn’t very good at it, she likes to be where it’s all happening! Her best friend Filla comes to visit but one day he doesn’t turn up – because he’s found a new friend. Naja, the new girl in class, wants to be a rainforest scientist, just like Milla. And Milla doesn’t like that! She needs to get better and get back to school so she can show this new girl who knows best when it comes to the Amazon! Because the Amazon is burning – and it needs help. Milla Saves the Amazon fits neatly into Selma Lønning Aarø and Tiril Valeur’s charming hit trilogy about Milla. Climate and conservation play a major role in this delightful tale of friendship and jealousy.

Milla redder Amazonas 160 x 233 mm / 64 pages Age 6-9

Selma Lønning Aarø (b. 1972) is a critically acclaimed author. She made her debut in 1995 with The Final story. She has been a newspaper columnist for Dagbladet and Klassekampen for a number of years. She writes both adult novels and children's books. Tiril Valeur Holter-Andersen (b. 1975) trained at the National Academy of Arts, where she specialized in visual communication. She has designed and drawn many covers for books and CDs and exhibited her work on several occasions. Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine), The Faero Islands (Bókadeildin), Russia (Strecoza)

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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 og tidsmaskinen 168 x 190 mm / 56 pages Age 3–6

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. EN G LIS H SA M PLE PD F AVA I L A B LE

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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.

Kjære Pølsa: Jeg må bli kjendis! 148 x 210 mm / 176 pages Age 9–12

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 9–12 who love to laugh. The book is easy to read with fun illustrations – just like a real diary. FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

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Anna Berg Gjendem

DEAR SAUSAGE: GIVE ME A PET! Iris, a Pippi-esque girl full of determination and imagination, writes a diary about her hilarious misadventures as she navigates life as a pre-teen! Iris is a dreamer who believes in herself! Her diary, Sausage, is stuffed with crazy ideas and mischief. In Sausage, she shares EVERYTHING – including her new dream of having a pet. The only problem is that Mom and Dad have said no pets. But Iris MUST have a pet! What do to? One thing is for sure: Iris NEVER gives up! Dear Sausage: Give me a pet! is the second book in a brand-new diary series aimed at kids from 9–12 who love to laugh. The book is easy to read with fun illustrations – just like a real diary.

Kjære Pølsa: Gi meg et kjæledyr! 148 x 210 mm / 176 pages Age 9–12

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. Rights sold to: Sweden (Berghs förlag), Denmark (Straarup & co)

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Zwart Arbeid & Ingrid Senje

VIQUEENS: THE STOWAWAYS

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ViQueens is an epic Viking adventure across oceans and kingdoms, where friendship, action, and humor challenge old assumptions and show that choosing your own path can change the course of history.

From the Viking realm of Lofotr, Ingrid, the king’s Ingrid, the King's daughter, gets a surprise when a daughter, and her fearless best friend Hedvig living boy suddenly appears among the treasures the Vikings have brought home from a raid. Is he set out on an adventurous journey to return a also a gift? Or a stowaway? Ingrid quickly makes up her mind: she and her best friend Hedvig must young stowaway to his home. Their voyage help the boy get back home! Even though they know where he comes from. Maybe this carries them from icydon't fjords across distant seas is the only way to prove to her father, King Erik himself, that she is grown up enough and brave and along the legendary Silk Road to the enough to join them on a raid? FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATIONpalace AVAILABLEin China. Emperor’s ViQueens - Blindpassasjeren 148 x 210 mm / 136 pages Age 7–11

Zwart Arbeid & Ingrid Senje

Along the way, they discover bigger VIQUEENS: a THE LIE world — and an unsettling truth: theofheroes Ingrid, daughter King Erik, andthey her best friend Hedvig have sailed from Lofotr all the way to grew up admiring areConstantinople feared toas abroad. helpraiders Chung, the little stowaway, home. But when they arrive, nothing is as they Determined to shapeexpect. a different future, People hide when they arrive, Ingrid and even the street vendors give the girls hostile looks. Ingrid and Hedvig return home new insight and begins towith wonder what the Vikings really do when they travel. Could their father have been lying gifts from friends more than anything aboutvaluable everything? taken by force. With Before Chinese battle the girls know it, what techniques was supposed to be the end of their journey has become the beginning and fireworks, they outsmart Lars’s evil of a much longer Uncle one. plan to overtake the Athrone — and and forever story of courage loyalty – and of finding one’s own truth' change what it means to be a Viking. ViQueens - Løgnen 148 x 210 mm Age 7–11

Zwart Arbeid is a Norwegian film production company run by spouses Veslemøy Ruun Zwart and Harald Zwart. They are the producer behind the ViQueens movie, and Harald Zwarts is also its director. Ingrid Senje (b. 1987) is a Norwegian writer and translator based in Milan. Senje made her debut with the short story collection Stupeteknikk (Samlaget, 2021), and has previously published short stories in Signaler 2018 and the short story anthology Ingemannsland (2020). 48

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SERIES SYNOPSIS From the Viking kingdom Lofotr a ship sets sail. This marks the beginning of a wild journey for King's daughter Ingrid and her fearless friend Hedvig, to return home a stowaway to the Emperor of China. The journey opens up a whole wide world for them – and an even bigger truth. Determined to carve out a better future, the girls collect knowledge and alliances that are more valuable than that which can be taken by force. While the King search for them, Uncle Lars rules Lofotr by proxy – with no intention of ever yielding the power. When Ingrid and Hedvig return home, they prove that strength can look different. Armed with new inventions and spectacular effects they overthrow Uncle Lars and his army, and win back their kingdom. ViQueens is a heartwarming, action packed and humorous adventure about courage and friendship, and that every new generation is a new beginning.

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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 message and a happy ending? Are you looking for a book without clichés and humbug? Then this is not the book for you.

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

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

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Karen Kilane / Hans Jørgen Sandnes (ill.)

THE VON HUMBUG FAMILY: THE DEATH COMPASS Lucy and Grandfather set sail across the world aboard the long-lost ship Curiosa von Humbug. Winds and ocean currents carry them to dazzling harbours, new friends, white beaches and even beauitful sea turtles. But when they encounter whirlpools, ghosts and roaring storms, Lucy soon learns that the sea gives and the sea takes away. Who is the mysterious crew aboard the ship? What will happen when Lucy and Grandfather finally find all the pieces of the missing elixir? And how can they ever return home when their compass turns out to be… a death compass? Praise for The Miracle Powder «The book is charming and tangible, with fantastic pictures – and a lot of playful humor. Karen Kilane and Hans Jørgen Sandnes have created a universe you want to stay in, and a child you grow fond of [...] With wild and characterful drawings, as well as an exciting story—both visually and in the text—The Von Humbug Family: The Miracle Powder is a highly successful book.» PERISKOP

Familien von Humbug: Dødskompasset 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. 51

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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?

Mitt liv som katt 130 x 205 mm / 240 pages Age 8–10

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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? 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. Rights sold to: Denmark (Bogoo Books) , India (Antonym Collections – English Indian territory), Egypt – Arabic (Logha)

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?

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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 Oskar in Lea’s class keep smiling like that every time they meet?

ALDRI bli forelska 130 x 205 mm / 128 pages Age 9–12

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

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RESTLESS HEART When Lea and Alexa go to summer camp they end up sharing a room with snobbish, selfcentred 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?

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

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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. RESTLESS Heart is the sequel to NEVER Fall in Love.

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Solveig Moen Rusten / Cecilie Ellefsen (ill.)

HOLD YOUR BREATH The third book in Solveig Moen Rusten’s beloved Lea and Alexa series, about growing up in the digital age, when likes, loyalty and love all feel equally intense. Lea and Alexa have just started seventh grade, and the autumn dance is coming up. Lea can’t wait! She and Oskar are still together, but when Oskar is injured in a TikTok challenge gone wrong, everything changes. Will he recover in time for the dance? And why is Frida from class suddenly visiting him at the hospital? Hold Your Breath is a warm, honest novel about friendship, first love, group pressure and what happens when everything you care about starts to fall apart. Perfect for readers of Heartstopper and Girl Online.

Hold pusten 130 x 205 mm / 104 pages Age 9–12

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.

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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?

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

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, starred review (US)

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«... 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)

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«Middle-grade readers looking for something scary but not too gory will appreciate the mood culvated here.» BOOKLIST (US). Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Spain (Levine Querido - World Spanish), USA (Levine Querido WEL), Germany (Julius Beltz), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget), Finland (Otava), The Netherlands (Volt), Italy (Editrice Il Castoro), The Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin), Turkey (Nesil Basim Yayin)

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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.

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

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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. Rights sold to: Germany (Julius Beltz), Finland (Otava), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget), The Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin), The Netherlands (Volt), Turkey (Nesil Basim Yayin), Spain (Levine Querido - World Spanish), USA (Levine Querido - WEL)

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Ingvild Bjerkeland

DAD AND OTHER TERRORISTS All Erle wants is to have an ordinary holiday like N O M I N AT ED TO ordinary people do. A T H E AV I D R E A D ER trip to Costa del Sol, for AWA R D example! But instead, her journalist father Rehman drags her off on a work trip to London where he’s covering the Climate Conference. Erle only has one afternoon to play tourist before Dad starts fussing about work again. And he’s constantly busy with weird phone calls.

Pappa og andre terrorister 130 x 205 mm / 168 pages Age 9–12

While Erle and Dad are eating dinner, they hear shots. Dad tells Erle to hide under the restaurant table and stay there. Meanwhile, he runs outside towards the gunfire. A second later, there’s an explosion. A bomb has gone off close by. Erle wakes up in hospital with a broken arm. Dad is in a coma. What has happened? Who is behind the bombing? Why did Dad leave Erle in the restaurant – did he know something about the attack?

«Dad and Other Terrorists will be able to reach many readers. Bjerkeland has attempted to write a suspense novel that invites reflection and discussion about the path and goal of climate policy without being preachy. She largely succeeds in that.» BARNEBOKKRITIKK.NO ENGLISH SYNOPSIS AND SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

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Excerpt from chapter 3, in translation by Rosie Hedger: That’s when they heard the first bang. It sounded like a balloon popping, but sharper, with a more metallic clang. Suddenly Dad was sitting bolt upright, a grave expression on his face. ‘What was that?’ Erle whispered. She didn’t know why she was whispering, but it felt like the right thing to do. The restaurant had gone weirdly silent. ‘A shot,’ Dad said, his voice low. ‘Get under the table. Now!’ ‘Dad,’ Erle objected, but something about his expression caused her to sink to the floor all the same. The seething anger she’d felt only moments ago was gone, evaporated in an instant. Dad had stood up. Some of the other guests were standing by the window, and two waiters opened the door and looked outside. The streets were bustling with people. They were on their way out to grab a bite to eat or to see a show at the theatre, chatting and laughing, and only a few of them had stopped to glance around them warily. There was another bang. Two, three, four, five in succession. Erle had never actually heard the sound of a gunshot in her life, but still she knew that her dad had made no mistake. ‘Stay here. Don’t go outside. Stay under the table, make sure you’re hidden. No matter what,’ Dad said, striding towards the exit. ‘Dad!’ Erle shouted, slipping out from under the table and running through the restaurant after him. She caught up with him by the door. ‘Dad, where are you going? Don’t go out there!’ He turned around and stroked her hair and her cheek with his large hand. ‘Somebody out there might need help,’ he said gravely. ‘Stay here, my love. Hide. I’ll be back. Just wait here.’ ‘But why do you have to be the one to go? Let someone else do it!’ Erle protested. Didn’t he get it? This was none of their business. They were just Rehman and Erle, they were holidaymakers. This didn’t have anything to do with them. ‘Don’t be scared, I’ve got experience in situations like this, I’ve been in war zones, you know that. I need to help if I can,’ said Dad.

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Vibeke Koehler

THE MINDSPINNER When Anna's parents suddenly have to leave to carry out an important mission overseas, Anna is sent to stay with her grandparents. One day, she sees Grandma leading a meeting where inexplicable things happen. It turns out that Grandma leads a secret society of witches and wizards who have spent hundreds of years hiding behind something thoroughly dull that actually turns out to be thoroughly magical.

Tankespinneren 130 x 205 mm / 352 pages Age 9–12

Along with two new friends, Anna gets to explore a mysterious, magical world and learns to use abilities that can help the secret society – although for Anna, these abilities may also be dangerous. ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE Vibeke Koehler

THE WEAVER PRINCE Anna Tvinnung misses her parents. They aren’t dead, but they’re not alive either. They’re stuck in the tapestry of life after a shadow witch tried to kill them. Anna isn’t allowed to visit them and she isn’t allowed to use magic, because she is a Mindspinner. Mindspinners can go crazy from using their magic, so Anna is left to practise boring school stuff while her friends get to do all the fun magic. Her best friends Amir and Ylva really want to help her. As they dig into the past, they find out that things aren’t quite the way the grown-ups have said they are. Veverprinsen 130 x 205 mm / 349 pages Age 9–12

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Who is the Weaver Prince whose coming the prophesy foretells?

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Vibeke Koehler

THE ANCIENT WITCH Can Anna and her friends stop the destruction of the world? In the third and final book of the Mindspinner series, Anna, Amir, and Ylva must learn the secrets of primal magic and master shapeshifting to save the Way of Life. But when Hekla and Sture Sutrung build a machine that promises to fix everything, a betrayal is uncovered that threatens the existence of the entire Earth. This third book about Anna Tvinnung blends intense suspense, Norse magic, and environmental activism into a grand climax.

Urheksen 130 x 205 mm Age 9–12

Vibeke Koehler (b. 1980) writes fantasy books for children and other texts that all revolve around the theme of nature and human rights. She has a background in Arabic studies and theater studies, and sits on the board of the Norwegian Writers Association and the Norwegian west coast branch of PEN.

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Bjørn Tore Grøtte

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, lightning fast shots and lots of heart. It's the first book in a trilogy. Puck off! 130 x 205 mm / 160 pages Age 9–12

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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?

Puck it! 130 x 205 mm / 180 pages Age 9–12

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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.

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Bjørn Tore Grøtte

PUCK YOU! It's finally Kim's time to play in the national A-series! He is so excited, but the road there isn't lacking in challenges. Their new Age 15 team is composed of players from three different hockey clubs in Trondheim. Every player is used to be the best on their own team, so it's difficult for everyone to get used to the new constellations of players. Puck you! is not just about winning matches. It is also about what happens when the pressure becomes too great, when the joy of hockey disappears - and how to find it again. The book is full of action, emotions and a real hockey environment. You get training, away games, pressure from parents, team building and excitement on the ice. And you get friendship, jealousy, love and everything else that happens when you're a teenager.

Puck you! 130 x 205 mm Age 9–12

Puck you! is the third book in the series by Bjørn Tore Grøtte, but it can also be read as a stand alone.

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.

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Simon Stranger

YOU MUST CHOOSE Every single day, we have to make thousands of choices, both big and small. Many of them are simple and mundane, while others can have major, unexpected consequences.

Du må velge 130 x 205 mm / 386 pages Age 16+

If you choose to read this book, you will be drawn into stories from all over the world, spanning thousands of years, and you must choose the path yourself. Every choice leads to new ones in a branching web of small and large events that turn out to be interconnected: You could, for example, be a submarine captain during the Cold War, or the female translator for the Spaniards in 15thcentury Mexico, helping to topple the Aztec Empire. You could be a zookeeper in Libya or a con artist in Vietnam, a Senegalese musician or a young Norwegian man about to do something he will regret for the rest of his life. You Must Choose is an ambitious yet highly readable young adult novel that actively engages the reader in a captivating way. The book features black-and-white illustrations by Eivind Gulliksen. ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

Simon Stranger (b. 1976) made his literary début as a children’s author in 2005. In 2006 he was awarded Riksmålsprisen for the book Gjengangeren. Stranger has written number of critically acclaimed novels for adults, as well as his equally acclaimed young adult fiction trilogy Barsakh, The World Liberators (Verdensredderne) and Those Who do not Exist (De som ikke eksisterer).

Excerpt, in translation by Matt Bagguley: 200 Asia is a continent with thousand-year-old temples from Cambodia’s Khmer Empire, overgrown with huge trees which emerged from their ruins. It is a continent with skyscrapers, made of glass and steel, that reach hundreds of meters into the sky above Malaysia. It is the Great Wall of China and the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. It is a continent of oil-magnates and yogis, of fishermen and businesswomen, endless plains, deserts, cities, seas and rainforests. Asia comprises around sixty percent of the worlds inhabitants, and one of them is you. Who would you like to be? a) A student in Shanghai, GO TO 201. b) A soldier in Gaza during the First World War, GO TO 220. c) A Russian submarine officer who gets the opportunity to save the world, GO TO 230. d) A Vietnamese photoshopper, GO TO 240. e) A migrant worker from Pakistan, GO TO 280.

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Brynjulf Jung Tjønn / Per Dybvig (ill.)

THE FARM On the farm, father mows the grass. The sunlight glints in the scythe. Agnar stands in the long, lush grass and looks on. This is his home now. Yet it doesn't feel like he belongs here. Agnar may well like it here, but he also doesn't. It's nice to be able to leave here, like when his mother and he travel to the city. But they will soon be back here. It's on the farm that Agnar will be now. With mother, father and the animals on the farm and in the forest. In Brynjulf Jung Tjønn's young adult novel, the farm is both a magical and completely ordinary place, a refuge and at the same time a kind of open prison. There is always something rattling around. Bøen 110 x 178 mm / 112 pages Age 13+

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Brynjulf Jung Tjønn (b. 1980) made his literary debut with the novel I came to love (Eg kom for å elske) in 2002. He has since published a number of books for both children and adults. His novel for Young Adults You are so Beautiful (Så vakker du er), won the Brage Prize in 2013. In 2023 his poetry collection White, Norwegian Man came out, and was an instant bestseller, received rave reviews across the board and won multiple literary prizes, including The Youth Critics Award in 2022 and The Critic's Award in 2023. Jung Tjønn received The Samlag Prize (Samlagsprisen) for his authorship in 2024. Per Dybvig (b. 1964) is an illustrator and one of our foremost children’s book artists. He has received many awards for his drawings and his work has been featured in several solo exhibitions. In 2005 he and Bjørn Rørvik were co-recipients of the Ministry for Culture and Church Affairs’ Literary Award for their Fox and Piglet books.

Excerpt, in translation by Rachel Rankin: I wake to the noise of the tractor out in the yard. I am soaked in sweat, even though I’ve kicked off the duvet. Soon summer, yet still not free. Not yet. Soon Father will come in and call on me. It is time for spring farming and we are going to cut all the grass on the farm. I get out of bed, fir needles sticking to my skin. Here on the farm, the sky is a dazzling blue. I have to squint in order to see Father properly. Even though I know he is the only one there. Nobody else. He stands out in the field, getting ready for the first cutting. He holds the scythe in one hand. I run towards him as fast as I can. For too late could be any moment now. Any moment now, Father could extinguish the light with his other hand. I run with my flowing black hair down to the farm. I run, spreading my arms like bat wings, flying down towards Father.

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Hanne Eik

THE LAST VALKYRIE How far would you go to save the one you love most? Set in modern-day Oslo, The Last Valkyrie is a pulse-pounding mix of enemies-to-lovers romance, Norse mythology and a deadly competition for wealth, fame, life and death. Every girl in Oslo who turns 18 this year is invited to compete in the mysterious competition The Valkyrie. The prize is 3 million kroner, a sum that for Ava would change everything.

Den Siste Valkyrie 151 x 226 mm / 408 pages Age 13+

But joining the contest means declaring war on her powerful stepfamily — the ambitious twins Kamilla and Lukas. Their mother, Helene ThreshowSpilberg, is amongst Norway's wealthiest, and the twins are known to be ruthless in order to get what they want. The twins also team up with a stranger, someone whose connection to The Valkyrie runs deeper than he will admit. And he will stop at nothing to keep Ava out of the competition.

As the competition unfolds, Ava realises The Valkyrie is more than a contest. It’s a divine trial that could awaken forces older than time itself. To survive, she must solve the riddles of the Norse gods, uncover who her true allies are, and face the terrifying possibility that not all myths are fiction. With the emotional depth of Twilight, the fierce survival energy of The Hunger Games and the secretive intrigue of The Da Vinci Code, The Last Valkyrie launches a new YA trilogy where epic love collides with Norse legend — blazing with mystery, passion, and power.

Hanne Eik (b. 1980) has a master's degree in biology from The University of Bergen. She made her fiction debut in 2020 with the novel The Golden Tiger. The Last Valkyrie is her first YA book, and the first book in the action-packed fantasy trilogy A Divine Game. She grew up in Stavanger, and has lived in Singapore for several years. She now lives in Molde with her husband and five children.

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A whiff of something sensational hangs in the air as I reach the foyer. A small group of students are huddled together just outside the front doors. They are talking excitedly. Instinctively, I am about to turn around, take the emergency exit, but something shimmering in the air catches my attention. What is it? As if bewitched, I walk closer. It takes a moment before I realise that it's a key floating above the cluster of students, perhaps four meters in the air. But, can it be a key? A key cannot float in empty air. But that is precisely what it does? The key appears to be made of glinting gold metal, with delicate ornaments and tiny flowers. It slowly rotates on its own axis. As the key turns all the way around, I see that there are runes carved into the shaft. ᚢᛅᛚᚴᛁᚱᛁᛁᚾ. I learned runes before I learned the alphabet. It spells The Valkyrie. «Oh my God, what the hell is that?» I hear a girl shout, without really paying attention. The key is barely bigger than a regular house key, but even from a distance it is perhaps the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. «How is that possible? Is it actually magical?» the same girl asks. She sounds scared. I don’t know if I am scared. All I feel is a very powerful emotion. Like I am completely mesmerised.

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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.

Forbanna ungdom! 130 x 205 mm / 232 pages Age 14+

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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 critically-acclaimed, 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.

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Aon Raza Naqvi

WEEDS AND ASPHALT A young rapper is going to get his own studio, and the way to get there goes through Larvik's underground environment. Weeds and Asphalt is the sequel to the critically acclaimed and awardnominated novel Angry Youth. Noh has found his crew: David on the DJ desk, Adam on vocals, Jonas as manager. Together they will conquer hip-hop Norway from Kongegata 1, Larvik's newly opened cultural center with a free studio. But when marijuana is discovered, the access to the studio is restricted and Noh's dream is in danger. The solution? Noh needs to raise 10,000 kroner – quickly. The plan is simple: sell marijuana, earn money, buy equipment, build a studio. But nothing in Larvik is easy when you're fifteen years old, live at home, have strict parents and a secret life that grows bigger every day. From the attic of Børre, the city's safe haven for beanies, to meetings with dealers, from desperate customers to dangerous credit purchases, Noh navigates life between school, sales and musical ambitions.

UGRESS OG ASFALT! 130 x 205 mm Age 14+

While the rappers who inspire him live thug lives in American ghettos, Noh must find his own language in a Norwegian reality. What do you rap about when you grow up in the small city of Larvik? How do you stay true to art when your family argues about money, your father has three jobs, and morality becomes increasingly unclear? Weeds and Asphalt is a raw, warm and hilarious coming-of-age story about artist dreams and everyday crime.

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. He made his author debut with Angry Youth in 2025, a novel which received glowing reviews and nominations for both the Brage Award and the Critics Award.

Hilde Hagerup/ Therese G. Eide (ill.)

CRITICAL THINKING In a world full of fake news, algorithms, and manipulation, children and young people have never had a greater need for critical thinking skills. Critical Thinking offers a vibrant and accessible introduction, guiding young readers through this essential landscape.

Elvis på månen 148 x 210 mm / 128 pages Age 9–12

Through personal conversations, expert encounters, and fun challenges, readers gain tools to navigate an increasingly complex information world. Hilde Hagerup explores topics like language and power, emotions and decisions, statistics, fallacies, social media, and echo chambers, making them understandable and relevant. Dialogues between a mother and son, alongside insights from knowledgeable voices, create a safe space for exploring complex ideas and diverse perspectives.

Critical Thinking invites curiosity, encourages asking questions, and champions the courage to change one's mind with new knowledge, while acknowledging the practical difficulties. Renowned author Hilde Hagerup conveys complex topics credibly and engagingly, taking young readers seriously. «The visual style, complete with speech bubbles and other comic book elements, ensures that critical thinking does not come across as something abstract and difficult. Additionally, each chapter has a concrete and down-toearth approach to what one should be on the lookout for.» BARNEBOKKRITIKK.NO Hilde Hagerup is a writer, and also teaches at NBI (Norsk barnebok Institutt). She has published a number of books for both adults and young readers, and has received a number of awards and prizes for her works. She has also worked with writing for the stage and TV, amongst the projects are the original script for the TV-series Snowfall. Hagerup's books are translated into a number of languages. Therese G. Eide is a graphic novelist and illustrator known, among others, for her comic strip All Quiet on the Home Front.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal)

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Kirsten Holtmon Resaland & Astrid Nylander Almaas / Kristine Sand (ill.)

HONESTLY

Handbook for Young People

The ultimate young people’s guide to coping with life and mental health. Honestly is a thorough book that provides young people with knowledge and advice that can help ease their path through life. Read, among others, about identity, feelings and thoughts, self-image, body and sex, you and other people, when life gets tough and mental illnesses. Is there such a thing as dangerous thoughts? What makes You You, and what are your best qualities? Can falling in love change us? And what do you do if a friend is having troubled times? What is the difference between being afraid and having anxiety? What can you do about gossip, bad mouthing and general drama? What are sexual fantasies? How do we react when something really painful happens? Why do we believe in fake news? Is it normal to be grumpy for no reason?

Helt ærlig 151 x 226 mm / 400 pages Age 12–20

Everybody has stuff going on beneath the surface. There’s nothing wrong with that – it’s normal; and it’s what makes us humans different and exciting. This is a book that you do not have to read from cover to cover. You can simply look topics that you might be interested in - or have a need for. You can read about topics like Identity, Feelings and thoughts, Self-Image, Body and Sex. In Honestly you get thorough answers from a psychologist and a doctor, talking straight forwardly about being a human being. ENGLISH SYNOPSIS AND SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE Astrid Nylander Almaas (b. 1975) is Head Physician at the Ahus-hospital in Oslo, specialized in Paediatrics. She has a doctorate in how nutrition affects the development of the brain in children. Since 2016 she has been part of the NRK TV-show "What is Wrong with You?". Kirsten Holtmon Resaland (b.1980) is a specialist in the psychiatry of children and young adults and has worked with the mental health of youth for many years. Kristine Sand makes illustrations with warmth and humour that appeals to both children and adults. She has her education from KHiO (The Oslo Art School) and SVA (School of Visual Arts, New York) and has been working as an illustrator since 2009. She has wide experience in the field of visual communication. Rights sold to: Belgia (Clavis), China (Beijing Yuchen Culture Co.), Denmark (Straarup & Co.), Germany (Thienemann-Esslinger), Macedonia (Fenix) 73

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Kirsti Kristoffersen

TAYLOR SWIFT The Ultimate Fan Guide

The icon Taylor Swift is more than just an artist. She is more than just the biggest pop star in the world. She is more than just a fantastic musician. Taylor Swift is also joy, love, deep lyrics, fan theories, glitter and sparkling cowboy boots, and most of all: an inclusive community of Swifties. This book is for old and new fans.

Taylor Swift 125 x 200 mm / 128 pages Age 9–18

Taylor Swift: The Ultimate Fan Guide covers everything Swifties need to know about their favourite singer: Taylor's journey to her first record deal, and her unparallelled career progressions. The battles she has fought and the challenges she's overcome. You'll learn what it's like to be at a concert with Taylor, and you'll get funfacts, quotes and a list of Taylor's most impressive records. Easter eggs are explained, songs are analysed, and much, much more. The book is packed with photos of Taylor throughout her career, and is written by super fan and celebrity expert Kirsti Kristoffersen.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal)

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Kirsti Kristoffersen

HARRY STYLES The Ultimate Fan Guide

The ultimate fan book about Harry Styles! This book covers everything you need to know about the phenomenon that is Harry Styles. From his childhood in Holmes Chapel in the UK, to his breakthrough with One Direction, to the superstar life he lives today. The book takes you through all the albums, film roles, girlfriend rumors and the wildest outfits. And a lot of fun facts. For example, did you know that Harry has run two marathons under a false name? The book will teach you what Harry himself has said about everything from music and fashion to friendship and love, and you can test your knowledge in two quizzes: one easy and one for the really die-hard Harries. And of course, lots of cool pictures of Harry!

Harry Styles 125 x 200 mm / 64 pages Age 9–18

Harry Styles – The Ultimate Fan Guide is written for both existing long-term fans and for new fans looking to learn more!

Kirsti Kristoffersen is one of Norway’s leading fan culture experts. She has worked in management for various names including child stars Markus and Martinus. She has also written two books about the artists. She now works as a publicist at Gyldendal.

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Hans Olav Lahlum / Jannicke Hansen (ill.)

THE BIG BOOK OF WORLD WAR II An accessible, visually striking introduction to World War II by one of Norway’s most prominent historians — now writing for young readers. Children everywhere are fascinated by stories of courage, resistance, and survival and The Big Book of World War II delivers it all.

Den store boka om andre verdenskrig 248 x 272 mm / 248 pages Age 9–12

Award-winning historian and bestselling author Hans Olav Lahlum brings history to life with gripping storytelling, clear explanations, and vivid photographs and illustrations that make complex events both understandable and unforgettable. The book spans the entire war, from Hitler’s rise to power and the invasions of European countries to the Holocaust, the resistance, and the final days in Berlin. Through timelines, maps, fact boxes, and Q&As, Lahlum shows how the global conflict changed the world — and the lives of ordinary people. Illustrated by Jannicke Hansen, this large-format, visually rich book combines history and discovery in a way few non-fiction books for this age group manage. Perfect for readers aged 9–12 who love DK Eyewitness, Horrible Histories, or National Geographic Kids.

Hans Olav Lahlum (b. 1973) is a historian. He made his literary debut with the critically acclaimed biography Oscar Torp in 2007. He has since published several crime novels and non-fiction books. His crime novels have become bestsellers in Norway, and have been translated to many languages. Jannicke Hansen is a full-time illustrator. Unsolved Mysteries was nominated for the Ministry of Culture's Illustration Prize 2023.

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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.

Uløste mysterier fra hele verden 248 x 272 mm / 120 pages Age 9–12

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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. ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

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)

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.

Født fri 198 x 272 mm / 104 pages Age 12+

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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 (b. 1994) is a creative and experienced illustrator and character concept designer, with many years experience within visual storytelling and design. Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine)

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.

Kanskje det var elefanter 160 x 233 mm / 144 pages Age 12–18

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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 «Lovely graphic novel about travelling abroad and never quite returning home.» BARNEBOKKRITIKK.NO

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.).

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Øyvind Torseter

THE PALACE In The Palace, the main character is given a mission, and must go out to a mysterious island to design a palace for the president. But how does he get there, and why is there almost no one else there? The Palace is an adventurous tale and a fable, created by one of Norway's foremost illustrators and graphic novel creators. FULL ENGLISH SAMPLE TRANSLATION AVAILABLE Palasset 210 x 250 mm / 64 pages Age 12+

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.

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