Today Bjørnar is going to pick up his puppy! The white, lively one he chose some weeks ago. It is fi nally big enough for him to take home. But when Mama and Bjørnar reach the farm where the puppy lives, something isn’t right … The Mark is a sweet and simple story, giving you a little lump in your throat.

Eldrid Johansen (1973–) studied singing and dancing at Bårdar Academy of Musical Theatre. She also has a degree from the University of Oslo. When she isn’t writing, Eldrid works as a freelance performer and teaches singing at Bårdar Academy. She has previously published three popular books about Sara, a girl who wants to be a star.

Eivind Gulliksen (1973–) made his literary début in Korea with Bud and the Nameless Potato in 2002, which was chosen for the Bologna Bookfair Exhibition the same year. He works on a number of projects for Norway, Great Britain and Korea.