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Cappelen Damm Agency

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Cappelen Damm Agency

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

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

Line Halsnes

MY FIRST DINOSAUR

Min første dinosaur

180 x 180 mm / 18 pages

Age 0–3

Bjørn Rørvik / Gry Moursund (ill.) THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF GO SWIMMING

Bukkebe-Bruse bader

180 x 180 mm / 20 pages

Age 0–3

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?

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.

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.

Johannes Jensen

krigen 260 x 215 mm

Age 3–6

ALSO IN THE SERIES

Johannes Jensen experiences a miracle

Johannes Jensen falling in love

Johannes Jensen feels different

Johannes Jensen - the first three stories

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.

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

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

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

Olav og bokstavene 210 x 277 mm

Age 3–6

Himmelgutten

248 x 272 mm / 48 pages

Age 3–6

Skaug / Nora Brech (ill.)

THE BOY FROM HEAVEN

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

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

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

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

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

Trygve

Sondre Lerche / Victoria Sandøy (ill.)

THE SNOWMAN'S CHRISTMAS

Christmas is coming and people everywhere are putting up decorations and making preparations for the big day. But not everybody is invited in from the cold. What is it really like to be a snowman and have to stand all alone out there, whatever the weather?

The Snowman’s Christmas is a lovely illustrated Christmas tale that is beautiful and thought provoking. It’s sure to become a classic!

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«The interaction between text and image makes The Snowman's Christmas a tale which can be read again and again, and still offer something new.»

PERISKOP.NO

Snømannens jul 210 x 277 mm / 32 pages

Age 3–6 Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine)

Sondre Lerche / Victoria Sandøy (ill.)

A FLY FLEW

A fly gets caught up in a school band that is out marching, but all of a sudden there are all sorts of awful noises and people fall out of step. After all, what are a little fly supposed to do if it really wants to play in a brass band where all the instruments are already taken?

A Fly Flew is a funny, ingenious story for children aged 3 to 6.

«sparkling»

NETTAVISEN,

«Lerches text is seductively fresh. In easy rhyme, he rolls out a lovely tale about the joys of making music. Together.»

NRK

En flue fløy

210 x 277 mm / 40 pages

Age 3–6

Sondre Lerche (b. 1982) made his musical debut in 2001, with the album Faces Down. Since then, he has released numerous critically acclaimed records with a broad appeal, inspired by genres such as jazz, rock and club music. The great shift in Lerche's discography, however, occurred with his two latest records, Please (2014) and Pleasure (2017), marked by a will to explore, with his dancing shoes on.

Victoria Sandøy (f.1994) is an award-winning illustrator with a bachelor degree in illustration from Falmouth University in Cornwall, England. After graduating in 2018 she has illustrated several picture books. She works for both Norwegian and British publications.

210 x 277 mm / 48 pages

Age 3–6

WHITE

Flake and Frost are sorting experts. They sort white stuff: circles, triangles and squares. They are very precise and put all the stuff that doesn’t fit straight into the useless box. But what happens when a suspicious and colourful object suddenly appears?

White is a beautifully illustrated picture book about the fantastic things we can experience if we only dare to embrace difference.

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Silje Hansen Flemmen and Jannicke Hansen (ill.) are sisters, and made their debut with the children's picture book White (2020). Silje works as a song- and theatre educator at Kilden theatre and concert hall in Kristiansand, Norway. Jannicke is a full-time award-winning illustrator.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Jensen & Dalgaard), Belgium (Editions Versamt Sud – French), Italy (Edizioni La Linea), Brazil (Grupo Autentica)

Silje Hansen Flemmen / Jannicke Hansen (ill.)

Hvit

Tor Åge Bringsværd / Thore Hansen (ill.)

RUFFEN AND THE THREE MONSTERS

The beloved sea serpent returns for one final story.

For more than fifty years, Ruffen has been one of Norway’s most treasured children’s book characters, loved by generations for his gentle wisdom, bravery and heart. This final tale, completed by author Tor Åge Bringsværd only weeks before his passing, captures the essence of everything that has made Ruffen a classic.

Every night, Ruffen tells his children a bedtime story. Tonight, he shares how he learned to whistle – and it turns out to be a far more thrilling story than anyone expects. On his journey to help an injured finch reach her winter home, Ruffen discovers an island in turmoil. Three enormous brothers are frightening the birds and animals, leaving no safe place to live.

While others want to hide or fight, Ruffen chooses another way. He listens. He learns what the brothers are really afraid of and helps them find peace. By the end, harmony is restored, the brothers become protectors of the island, and even they learn to whistle.

A tender and timeless story about courage, empathy and the power of understanding, brought to life with Thore Hansen’s enchanting illustrations.

Tor Åge Bringsværd (1939-2025) was one of Norway's most productive and versatile authors and playwrights. Since his debut in 1967, Bringsværd has written over 350 books for adults and children in many different literary genres; novels, short stories, drama, picture books, fables, science fiction, essays, anthologies, general non-fiction and textbooks. Bringsværd's work is critically acclaimed and earned a number of prestigious prizes, such as the Critics' Prize, the Riverton Prize, the Aschehoug Prize, the Dobloug Prize, the National Language Prize and the Ibsen Prize. In 2024, Tor Åge Bringsværd was appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.

Thore Hansen (b. 1942) has written a number of books for both children and adults. He is also a well-known and popular illustrator and has been awarded numerous prizes for his work.

Ruffen og de tre monstrene 190 x 260 mm Age 3–6

Gutt og Jente later som

168 x 190 mm / 32 pages

Age 3–6

Hilde Matre Larsen / Mari Kanstad Johnsen (ill.) BOY AND GIRL

PLAY PRETEND

With easily understandable sentences and identity as its theme, author Hilde Matre Larsen has an eye to nonfiction classics for children. Mari Kanstad Johnsen's tidy drawings offer the same associations. But Boy and Girl Play Pretend is quite different from educational picture books from the 1970s.

NOMINATED FOR THE BRAGE PRIZE 2017

The perspective is uncompromising, childlike and playful. And for Boy and Girl, everything is possible.

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Gutt og Jente graver

168 x 190 mm / 32 pages

Age 3–6

Hilde Matre Larsen / Mari Kanstad Johnsen (ill.) BOY AND GIRL DIG

Boy and Girl Dig an enormous hole in the garden. With an enormous excavator. What should they put in the hole? The excavator, of course!

Boy and Girl play around with the boundaries between fantasy and reality while continuing to explore recognizable themes for little ones – like the world, friendship, feelings and sense of self.

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Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine)

Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine), France (Cambourakis)

Hilde Matre Larsen / Mari Kanstad Johnsen (ill.) BOY AND GIRL FIX

Boy and Girl fix things. A broken teddy bear and a broken car. Now everything is fixed! What will they do now? Break something, of course!

The third book about Boy and Girl is about building things up and tearing them down. And a little bit about what needs to be done to make Adult happy again.

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Gutt og Jente reparerer

168 x 190 mm / 32 pages

Age 3–6

Hilde Matre Larsen (b. 1975) has worked as a literary mediator, reviewer and writer, as well as a publishing editor. She has written several children's books and studied literature, art history and children's and young adult literature. She lives in Oslo with her husband, children and an imaginary cat named Renate.

Mari Kanstad Johnsen (b. 1981) lives and works in Oslo as an illustrator, author and painter. She was educated at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and Konstfack in Stockholm. She debuted as a picture book illustrator in 2011, and as a picture book author in 2013.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine), France (Cambourakis)

Age 3–6

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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?

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

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

Hvordan er det å være barn?

210 x 285 mm / 80 pages

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES

HOW TO SERIES: OVER 96.000 IN PRINT IN NORWAY

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

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

101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU GROW UP

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

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

Suggested activities include:

• Talking in rhyme!

• Making yourself incomprehensible!

• Swapping families!

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

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

Age 6–12

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

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

101 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU GROW UP: VACATION EDITION

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

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

Suggested activities include:

• Take a vacation from your vacation

• Living backwards for a day!

• Going on holiday at home!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHY CAN'T THE REFEREE SCORE GOALS?

And 52 other questions you might have about sports

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

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

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

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

Einar Tørnquist / Leonard Furuberg (ill.)

WHY IS THERE NO SNOW IN THE SAHARA?

And 52 other questions you might have about geography

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

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

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

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

Hvorfor kan ikke dommeren score mål?

210 x 260 mm / 72 pages

Age 6–12

Hvorfor er det ikke snø i Sahara?

210 x 260 mm / 64 pages

Age 6–12

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

210 x 297 mm / 56 pages

Age 3–6

Line Halsnes COOL MACHINES

The seven coolest machines you’ll find between the covers of a book! Dumpertrucks and tractors, diggers and combine harvesters and many more. 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 big working vehicles and machines just as they are, in a way that will make readers curious and a little bit wiser.

NOMINATED FOR THE BRAGE PRIZE

WINNER OF THE 2021 MINISTRY OF CULTURE’S CHILDREN & YA PRIZE

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

2021

Tøffe maskiner

COOL SERIES

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

Teknomagi

248 x 272 mm / 40 pages

Age 5–10

Isabelle Ringnes / Borghild Fallberg (ill.)

TECH MAGIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaveh Rashidi / Hans Jørgen Sandnes (ill.)

YOUR AMAZING BODY

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

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

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

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Din fantastiske kropp

210 x 277 mm / 40 pages

Age 3–6

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

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. Rights sold to: Denmark (Bogoo)

Karsten og Petra - Karstens katt rømmer

168 x 190 mm / 32 pages

Age 3–96

Tor Åge Bringsværd / Anne G. Holt (ill.)

KARSTEN AND PETRA –KARSTEN’S CAT RUNS AWAY

One day, Karsten’s little cat Leo runs away, so everyone, young and old, goes out to look for him. Where on earth can the cat be? Luckily they find him in the end, but he’s stuck in a tree and won’t come down. So they call the firefighters, who come straight away!

The popular series about Karsten and Petra began in 1992 and is still popular with new generations. The series revolve around friendship and play and the books are lovely, short stories with topics that engage all children of kindergarden age.

Karsten og Petra har juleselskap

168 x 190 mm / 56 pages

Age 3–96

Tor Åge Bringsværd / Anne G. Holt (ill.)

KARSTEN AND PETRA HOST A CHRISTMAS PARTY

Petra and her mum invite people over for a Christmas party. Grandpa and Esther are attending, as are Karsten and his family. They have a fun day with games, magic tricks, Christmas food and Christmas cakes. Karsten and Petra even have time to take a trip into space while they play in the bedroom. They also get to come along when the children next door go caroling. Not to mention that there is also a sleepover, and the next day the children smash the gingerbread house in Petra’s room.

Tor Åge Bringsværd (b. 1939) was one of Norway's most productive and versatile authors and playwrights. Since his debut in 1967, Bringsværd has written over 350 books for adults and children in many different literary genres. Bringsværd's work is critically acclaimed and earned a number of prestigious prizes, such as the Critics' Prize, the Riverton Prize, the Aschehoug Prize, the Dobloug Prize, the National Language Prize and the Ibsen Prize. In 2024, Tor Åge Bringsværd was appointed Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.

Anne G. Holt (b. 1961) graduated from Westerdal's Advertising School and the Oslo National Academy of Art. She has worked as an illustrator since 1986. She has illustrated the popular Karsten and Petra books since they were introduced in 1992.

PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THIS SERIES:

Rights sold to: Norway - Film rights (Cinenord), Denmark (Turbine), The Netherlands (Just 4 Kids), China (Petrel Publishing)

Age 4–8

Bjørn F. Rørvik / Nora Brech (ill.)

TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS FIND A CHRISTMAS TREE

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

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

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

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

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

To små riddere finner et juletre

190 x 260 mm / 68 pages

TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS

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

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

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

Bukkene Bruse og Julenissen

230 x 260 mm / 48 pages

Age 3–7

1# BESTSELLING

CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023

Bjørn F. Rørvik / Gry Moursund (ill.)

THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND SANTA

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

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

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

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

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

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

A MODERN NORWEGIAN CHILDREN'S CLASSIC

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

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

OVER 530.000 IN PRINT

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

Grisaldo

170 x 240 mm / 128 pages

Age 5–9

Reveljen-Griseposten

210 x 285 mm / 56 pages

Age 5–9

Bjørn F. Rørvik / Per Dybvig (ill.)

PIGALDO

Get ready for a football match with Fox and Piglet!

NOMINATED FOR THE BRAGE PRIZE 2022

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!

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.

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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.

NOMINATED FOR THE DEUTSCHER JUGENDLITERATUR PREIS 2023

Rights sold to: Poland (Druganoga), Russia (Samokat), Denmark (Jensen & Dalgaard), China (TB Publishing), Germany (Klett Kinderbuch) Audio: Sweden (Storytel)

Skrytekongen 210 x 297 mm Age 3–6

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.

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.

NOMINATED FOR THE NORDIC COUNCIL

LITERATURE PRIZE

250 x 265mm / 40 pages

Age 3–6

Gro Dahle / Kaia Dahle Nyhus (ill.) GO AWAY!

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

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

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

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

Gå vekk!

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

Erlend Loe / Kim Hiorthøy (ill.)

WHO BUTTOCKED THE BROWN CHEESE?

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

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

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Bologna Ragazzi Award - COMICS (2022).

«Eminent butt humor … a quality mix of different kinds of humor, set to put any reader in a good mood.»

VG,

Hvem rumpet brunosten?

210 x 277 mm / 48 pages

Age 6–9

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

Erlend Loe / Kim Hiorthøy (ill.)

KING’S MEDAL

OF MERIT

WITH SWORD AND DOUBLE BUN

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

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

«Kooky duo in top shape»

DAGBLADET,

Kim Hiorthøy (b. 1973) is a popular artist who has also worked with music and film, as well as had a long career as a graphic designer and illustrator.

Kongens fortjenestemedalje med sverd og dobbel bolle 210 x 277 mm / 48 pages

Age 6–9

Kåre Conradi / Sunniva Fluge Hole (ill.)

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Henrik Ibsen

for children

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

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

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

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

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

Henrik Ibsens En Folkefiende 190 x 250 mm / 40 pages

Age 6–12

Kåre Conradi / Ingebjørg Faugstad Mæland (ill.)

PEER GYNT

Henrik Ibsen

for children

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

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

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

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

Klatremus og de andre dyrene i Hakkebakkeskogen

170 x 240 mm/ 104 pages Age 3–6

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.

But be aware! Just outside Cardamom the three robbers called Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan live!

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Thorbjørn Egner 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.

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

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…

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CHILDREN'S CLASSICS

TRANSLATED INTO MORE THAN 20 LANGUAGES

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.

Active options in: Denmark, Germany, Sweden, China, Ukraine, Japan, Estonia, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Finland, The Faroe Islands

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

Skinnvotten

195 x 250 mm / 40 pages

Age 5+

Asbjørn Tønnesen / Retold by Alf Prøysen THE

GLOVE

The Glove is a famous Ukranian fairy tale where a man loses his winter glove in the middel of a snowy forest. During the cold night, the glove become a shelter for many of the forest's animals. The hare, fox, mouse, frog, wild boar, bear and wolf all work together to squeeze into the glove to keep warm.

This version is based on a rewriting by Alf Prøysen. It is beautifully illustrated by Asbjørn Tønnesen.

Asbjørn Tønnessen (b. 1966) has worked as an illustrator since 1987. He has produced book covers and illustrated educational texts, children's books and comic strips.

Rights sold to: Russia (Nigma Publishing), Sami (Gïelem nastedh)

230 x 260 mm / 130 pages Age 5–9

Bente Lohne NORTH

The book based on the major film NORTH (Premiered autumn 2025)

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

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

Prepare for a magical journey through the kingdom of winter!

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

Reisen mot nord

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?

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.

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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 bestemmer

160 x 233 mm / 64 pages

Age 6-9

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.

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 writed 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.

Age 6-9 Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine), The Faero Islands (Bókadeildin), Russia (Strecoza)

Milla redder Amazonas 160 x 233 mm / 64 pages

Super-Frank og tidsmaskinen

168 x 190 mm / 56 pages

Age 3–6

Mats Eldøen / Therese G. Eide (ill.)

SUPER-FRANK AND THE TIME MACHINE

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

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

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

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

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

ENGLISH SAMPLE PDF AVAILABLE

Rights sold to: Denmark (Turbine), Sweden (Ordalaget), Italy (Beilser Editore), Germany (Edition Helden), Turkey (Maxi Publishing)

Anna Berg Gjendem DEAR SAUSAGE: I MUST BECOME FAMOUS!

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

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

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

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

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

Rights sold to: Denmark (Straarup & co), Sweden (Berghs förlag), Italy (Piemme), Moldova (Cartego)

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.

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)

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

Familien von Humbug: Mirakelpulveret

148 x 210 mm / 304 pages

Age 9–12

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Familien von Humbug: Kuriositetskabinettet

148 x 210 mm / 304 pages

Age 9–12

Karen Kilane / Hans Jørgen Sandnes (ill.)

THE VON HUMBUG FAMILY: THE MIRACLE POWDER

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

Familien von Humbug: Dødskompasset 148 x 210 mm Age 9–12

Anne Elvedal / Hedda Kvernland (ill.)

THE GHOST STATION

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

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

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

is a thrilling pageturner – nightmares and crying is

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Spøkelsesstasjonen

130 x 205 mm / 256 pages Age 9–12

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

Anne Elvedal / Hedda Kvernland (ill.)

THE GHOST TRAIN

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

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

Spøkelsestoget

130 x 205 mm / 232 pages

Age 9–12

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

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

Mats

Eldøen

NEVER BECOME

A

MAGICIAN

Becoming a magician doesn’t always make life magical

Einar (12) plays Mage Tower, loves role-playing games, reads fantasy books and watches every film about magic he can lay his hands on. So he can hardly believe his luck when three weird elves turn up on his doorstep one day and tell Einar just what he’s always dreamed of hearing: he is a magician. And he’s the one who’s been chosen to stand up to the dreaded, secret organisation called the Order System that controls the whole world. But he only has 30 days to do it in. Einar is convinced that all his dreams have come true – until he finds out that learning magic is INCREDIBLY boring.

And it doesn’t help that the three odd elves aren’t just useless at teaching magic, but also at hiding from Einar’s dad. On top of all that, Einar still has to go to school, do his homework and decide whether to run for student council president. But how is Einar affected by the sudden arrival of his magic powers? And what will he do when strange Captain Slash turns up at school?

Never Become a Magician is the first book in a fun fantasy series about how awkward things can get if you’re a 12-year-old whose dreams come true (just not exactly the way you thought they would). Despite having magical powers, you still have to navigate some of childhood’s toughest challenges: crushes, envy and privileged jerks.

Ikke bli en magiker

148 x 210 mm / 240 pages Age 9–12

Mats Eldøen NEVER BECOME A SECRET AGENT

The clumsy wizard Einar Andersen is back but this time as a secret agent. Once again, he’s living out a lifelong dream. And once again, he wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

In Never Become a Secret Agent, Einar stumbles through the challenges of going undercover at his old school while trying to keep his identity hidden, deal with new (and far too attractive) magic users, and figure out what everyone else seems to be hiding from him.

This is the second book in Mats Eldøen’s hilarious fantasy series about how awkward it can be to be twelve and how getting everything you’ve ever wished for isn’t always what it seems. Even with magic, you still have to navigate crushes, jealousy and privileged jerks.

Ikke bli en hemmelig agent 130 x 205 mm

Age 9–12

Age 8–10

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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?

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)

Mitt liv som katt 130 x 205 mm / 240 pages

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?

130 x 205 mm / 128 pages

Age 9–12

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UROLIG hjerte

130 x 205 mm / 144 pages

Age 9–12

Solveig Moen Rusten / Cecilie Ellefsen (ill.)

NEVER FALL IN LOVE

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

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

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

Solveig Moen Rusten / Cecilie Ellefsen (ill.)

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?

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.

ALDRI bli forelska

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.

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.

Hold pusten

130 x 205 mm / 104 pages Age 9–12

Kokotopia i Amerika

135 x 210 mm / 304 pages

Age 8+

Simon Stanger / Helena Lindholm (ill.)

LOCOTOPIA IN AMERICA: GOLD, WAR AND TACO

Welcome to India! Or is it America?

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

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

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

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

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

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Ingeborg

Arvola

CARLA, MY CARLA

Inghill is crazy about horses. She wants a horse more than anything else in the world. She thinks about horses, she talks about horses and she has her own horse – at least on a fake Facebook profile. But she is constantly exposed as a liar.

THE PERFECT SERIES FOR HORSE GIRLS

Luckily she goes riding at the riding school, but she is too young to join the stable gang, and it is not enough to be on horseback twice a week. Then, one day, Mum and Dad lose their senses and give Inghill a horse for Christmas. But her pony Carla is also a bit crazy and Inghill cannot quite manage to control her. One day it all goes terribly wrong!

Ingeborg Arvola OVER EVERY

HURDLE

Carla, the world's best pony, is safe in her stable at the riding school, and Inghill couldn't be happier. The very best thing imaginable is to practice jumps with Carla, and Inghill's dream is to beat everyone at showjumping, but if that's ever to happen she has to learn to control Carla. She also has to learn to control herself. Luckily she has a natural talent. Unfortunately she doesn't have a horsebox – and it's something she'd really like...

Carla, min Carla

130 x 205 mm / 224 pages

Age 9–12

Over alle hindre

130 x 205 mm / 256 pages

Age 9–12

Ingeborg

Arvola

INGHILL + CARLA = TRUE LOVE

Inghill loves Carla, her pony. She loves riding, jumping and flying through the air on the back of the world’s most beautiful pony. But now Carla is injured and limping on her hind leg, so Inghill cannot ride her. She can’t even walk her. And it doesn’t look like it’ll get better.

It helps somewhat to ride other ponies, but none of them are as good as Carla. None of them ARE Carla. Inghill’s love of horses is on its way to being replaced by horse sorrow thanks to the loss of Carla.

This is Ingeborg Arvola’s third book about Inghill and Carla. A horse trilogy for all horse lovers, but also for all book lovers. Heroines like Inghill are few and far between. A tough girl with a big heart which beats loud and clear for those being bullied, those experiencing injustice and, of course, for horses!

130 x 205 mm / 264 pages

Age 9–12

Ingeborg Arvola (b. 1974) grew up in Pasvikdalen and Tromsø in the far north of Norway. She made her debut with the novel Korellhuset, published in 1999. She has since written a number of novels for children and adults. She has received the Cappelen Prize in 2004 and Havmannprisen in 2008. In 2019 she was awarded The Ministry of Culture Prize for Children´s Books for her novel Buffy By is Talented, a book she was also nominated to the Brage Prize for.

In 2022 The Knife in the Fire, the first book in her trilogy Songs from the Arctic Ocean, was published to great acclaim. It was awarded Best Fiction at the Brage Prize 2022, and was nominated to a number of Norway’s other most prestigious literary awards, such as the Critics Award and the Bookseller Award. It is also nominated to the Nordic Council Literature Prize 2023.

Inghill + Carla = sant

Forbrytergeniet

130 x 205 mm / 208 pages Age 9–12

Arne

Svingen

THE CRIME BOSS

Can a real crime boss have real friends?

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

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

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

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

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

Pia Tveterås

MISSION DIVORCEABLE

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

Daria creates a mission for herself. Mission Divorceable.

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

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«It’s crazy and energetic, but first and foremost, a hard-boiled true believer of a boxer is a refreshing main character that girls deserve to read about.»

KLASSEKAMPEN

130 x 205 mm / 256 pages Age 9–12

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

Skilsmission

Ingvild Bjerkeland

DAD AND OTHER TERRORISTS

All Erle wants is to have an ordinary holiday like ordinary people do. A trip to Costa del Sol, for 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.

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?

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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.

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

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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.

Ingvild Bjerkeland BEASTS

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

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

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

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

WINNER OF ARK'S CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE

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

KIRKUS (US)

What a story!

NOMINATED TO THE AVID READER AWARD

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

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

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

Ingvild

Bjerkeland

BEASTS 2: NOWHERE TO HIDE

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

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

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

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

Rights sold to: Germany (Julius Beltz), Finland (Otava), Sweden (Lilla Piratförlaget), The Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin), The Netherlands (Volt), Turkey (Nesil Basim Yayin)

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.

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.

Den Siste Valkyrie 151 x 226 mm Age 13+

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.

. 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.

Michael Stilson

DICK PICS AND OTHER DISASTERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dickpics og andre katastrofer 130 x 205 mm / 264 pages

Age 12–16

Aon Raza Naqvi ANGRY YOUTH

Noh sells cigarettes in the school playground. He gets into fights. He skips class and mouths off.

The older boys want nothing to do with him, no matter how hard he tries to impress them. Deep down, he’s just a teenage boy trying to find his place— between two cultures, in a town that doesn’t understand him, and in a school system that’s already labelled him a problem.

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

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

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

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NOMINATED TO THE BRAGE PRIZE 2025

NOMINATED TO THE CRITICS AWARD 2025

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

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

Barsakh

130 x 205 mm / 136 pages

Age 12–18

Simon Stranger BARSAKH

Like most teenagers, Emilie is concerned about her appearance. Clothes, body and calories. But Emilie takes it even further. She works out every day and eats as little as possible. Every meal is a fight. Now Emilie and her family are going to spend the holidays on the Grand Canary. After lunch she sets out for a jog, while only a few kilometers away a boatful of African refugees washes ashore. Soon their paths will cross. For Emilie, the encounter with the refugee is a wakeup call and a turning point in her own life.

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«This novel reaches beyond the sometimes artificial genre which is the young adults novel. The book both can and should be read by everyone.»

DAGBLADET

«Rarely have we read a novel more engaging than Barsakh, in which the story is set on the Canary Islands, and where the author describes in a masterly way the encounter between the 15-year-old Norwegian girl Emilie and the 18-year-old illegal African immigrant Samuel from Ghana.»

CANARIPOSTEN

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).

Simon Stranger THE WORLD LIBERATORS

New, freestanding book about Emilie, with whom we are already acquainted from Stranger's last young person's novel, Barsakh.

In this new text, Emilie becomes involved in a youth protest group known as The World Liberators. The protest group is made up of young people of Emilie's age and a little older, and gives an outlet for their opinions on issues such as child labour, cruelty to animals, etc. Things begins with innocent protests, but soon develop into something increasingly more advanced – not to mention risky.

The World Liberators is a thrilling political novel for young people.

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Verdensredderne

130 x 205 mm / 200 pages

Age 12–18

Simon Stranger THOSE WHO DON’T EXIST

NOMINATED TO THE NORDIC COUNCIL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE PRIZE 2015

Paperless people – people who don't exist – live everywhere. 21-year-old Samuel from Ghana knows what it means to sacrifice everything in the hope of a new and better life in Europe. He did it before, when he fled to Gran Canaria. A Norwegian woman called Emilie tried to help him that time. In the end he was discovered and deported anyway.

The last thing Samuel received from Emilie was a piece of paper with her address on it. He is now standing outside her house in Bærum, with experiences behind him that no one in this foreign country could start to comprehend.

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130 x 205 mm / 176 pages

Age 12–18

De som ikke finnes

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

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

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

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WINNER OF THE CAPPELEN DAMM MANUSCRIPT COMPETITION

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

Fabian Christensen BUDDY

Kompis

130 x 205 mm / 262 pages

Age 9–12

Kim Torrejas DAMN HETERO

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Elvis på månen 148 x 210 mm

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?

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.

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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 psychic 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)

Helt ærlig

151 x 226 mm / 400 pages Age 12–20

Uløste mysterier fra hele verden

248 x 272 mm / 120 pages

Age 9–12

PART OF NORLA'S NEW VOICES PROGRAM

Pernille Tufte Radeid / Jannicke Hansen (ill.)

UNSOLVED

MYSTERIES

FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 nonfiction 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.

Den store boka om andre verdenskrig

248 x 272 mm Age 9–12

Marta Breen/ Sunniva Fluge Hole (ill.)

BORN FREE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunniva Fluge Hole (b. 1994) is a creative and experienced illustrator and character concept designer, with many years experience within visual storytelling and design.

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

Blodøks

210 x 277 mm / 128 pages

Age 10–16

Aleksander Kirkwood Brown / Andreas Iversen (ill.)

BLOODAXE

The Saga of Queen Gunnhild

She was feared as a witch, hated as a queen and forgotten by history.

Now, for the first time, Gunnhild, Queen of Norway, finally gets her own saga.

Bloodaxe – The Saga of Queen Gunnhild is a gripping, visually stunning graphic novel that reimagines the life of one of the Viking Age’s most fascinating and misunderstood women. Married to King Erik Bloodaxe, who murdered his brothers to seize the throne, Gunnhild was mother to eight warrior sons and a strategist in her own right.

For centuries, she’s been portrayed as manipulative and cruel. But in this version, she’s revealed as a complex, intelligent woman fighting to protect her family in a violent, male-dominated world. Blending drama, history and myth, this is Viking storytelling at its most powerful.

Aleksander Kirkwood Brown (b. 1984) is half Norwegian, half Scottish and has studied film in Australia. In addition to writing books and comics, he also writes for film and TV.

Andreas Iversen (b. 1983) is a cartoonist and illustrator. His illustrations have been printed in several Magazines and newspapers. In 2013 he won Dagbladet's Comic strip competition with the strip Generasjon Lost.

Tinashe Williamson / Thea Jacobsen (ill.)

HANDBOOK FOR YOUNG ANTIRACISTS

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

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

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

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

19.000 IN PRINT

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

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

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

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

Benjamin Baarli Silseth / Kine Yvonne Kjær (ill.)

PROUD

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

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

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

Topics include:

• Queer history

• What does it mean to be Queer?

• Sex, gender identity, and gender expression

• Stereotypes and prejudice

• Open and inclusive language

• How to be a good ally

• Coming out

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

AFTENPOSTEN

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

Stolt

170 x 240 mm / 128 pages

Age 9-13

170 x 220 mm/ 96 pages Flamme forlag

Lars Saabye Christensen & Stian Hole ONE

FOR THE TEAM

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

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

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

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

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

Én for laget

Kanskje det var elefanter

160 x 233 mm / 144 pages

Age 12–18

BASED ON THE OSCAR SHORTLISTED ANIMATED FILM

Torill Kove

MAYBE

ELEPHANTS

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

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

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

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

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

DAGENS NÆRINGSLIV

«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.).

Hullet

230 x 276 mm / 64 pages Age 9+

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Fallet

170 x 220 mm / 144 pages Age 9+

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Øyvind Torseter THE HOLE

Hello, I've discovered a hole in my apartment ... it moves around ... yes ... if you could come and look at it ... bring it down to you, you say … how … hello!'

The protagonist has discovered a hole and tries to find an explanation. He seeks expert advice. But not everything can be explained. Perhaps he will just have to accept that it's there.

The Hole has simple, expressive drawings by pen and computer. The hole is punched right through the book, so it exists in real life.

The book won the prize for Norways most beautiful book in 2013, as well as the French Prix Jeune Alber. It was also nominated to the Brage Prize in 2012.

Øyvind Torseter THE HOLE2

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

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

Øyvind Torseter (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.