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The Bees of New York

Norwegian title: Biene i New York

Illustrated by Endre Skandfer

Max lives on the 20th floor in the building which includes the Waldorf Astoria where his dad is head chef. They have an enchanting garden on the roof with masses of fine plants and bee-hives.The hotel manager is angry and dissatisfied with the menu and demands some magic; otherwise he will throw both Dad and Max out. Max doesn't want to leave his lovely paradise. Can he discover something magic with the help of the bees' honey?Biene i New York is about loyalty, belonging and bees. The exciting and busy city is breathtakingly illustrated.

'This book is brim-full of summer joy, humming bees and golden honey. Altogether a thoroughly feel-good story, perfect for reading aloud in the warmth of summer.'

DAGBLADET

Material available

  • ✓ Synopsis & author CV
  • ✓ Full manuscript (Norwegian)
  • ✓ Sample translation on request

Original publisher

Cappelen Damm

Publication

2016

Length

56 pages

Format

Hardback

Genre

Children's Books

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