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ANIMAL DETECTIVE BUREAU: THE CATNAPPER
Children's Books2019 · 104 pp · Age 6 - 9

ANIMAL DETECTIVE BUREAU: THE CATNAPPER

Endre Lund Eriksen / Gisle Normann Melhus

Nora loves animals and is delighted to have become a trainee at the Animal Detective Bureau. She is keen to investigate all the animal cases in the small town of Nordlund, along with the retired masterdetective (and walrus) Carl Berner, and a hyperactive mink called Mirja. But one day a little girl's kitten disappears, and Nora becomes a suspect herself! Carl Berner seems to be more concerned with munching on dried fish, while Mirja just wants to arrest everybody. Will Nora and her friends at the Animal Detective Bureau really be able to solve the mystery of the cat-napper? The Catnapper is the first book in a richly illustrated detective series, perfect for children aged 6 years and older.

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BADGER DAYS
Children's Books2019 · 48 pp · Age 6 - 9

BADGER DAYS

Gro Dahle

Everything was so easy before. Pim liked going to school. The days were bright and full of joy. But suddenly things are no longer okay. Pim doesn't want to go to school. Neither Pim nor his Mom know why. It gets harder every day, and Pim moves further and further away from what's bright and easy. Pim digs and digs. Something has to be done. But is Pim himself anymore? Badger Days is a new picture book from Gro Dahle about refusing to go to school, and what can happen when you start digging.

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Locotopia in the Ancient World
Children's Books2019 · Age 6 - 12

Locotopia in the Ancient World

Simon Stranger

Mummies, mysteries and lethal labyrinths—everything you could ever wish for in a book. Simon and Helena are farmers along the Nile in the Ancient world, and get a visit from pharaoh Tutankhamun, who wants to experience how normal people live. But right afterwards he dies mysteriously. Tutankhamun’s mummy haunts Simon and Helena, asking them to find out how he died. A mission that takes the two not only to the palace, but also to Babylon, the Tower of Babel and the Minotaur’s labyrinth. Simon is swallowed by a gigantic wrasse and has to race Icarus in flight, while Helena is almost killed by the Minotaur and has to act as a slave on a ship. Finally, they must both solve the riddles of the pyramid and descend down into the underworld.

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Bettina and the thief
Children's Books2019 · 80 pp · Age 6 - 12

Bettina and the thief

Sidsel Jøranlid

Pink and perfect for girls aged 7 to 11. Engaging and ideal for the target group. This is a sweet and spot on book in the Reading Lions series about Bettina, who finds herself in a difficult situation. It's Bettina's birthday. She gets what she is longing for the most. But then her present suddenly vanishes. Who might have taken it? Is it one of her friends? Lion books The are suitable for children from seven years who will experience the joy of reading a whole book themselves.

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Martial arts
Children's Books2019 · 64 pp · Age 6 - 12

Martial arts

Hanne Eide Andersen / Annette Münch

What is martial arts and what is the difference between Tae Kwon Do and Judo? Do you have to fight or be very strong to do martial arts? The Fact Lion book of martial arts is a detailed, easy-to-read book about a sport that many children are curious about. The book provides advice and inspiration for which sports suit you. Reading Lion books are easy to read and are suitable for children from seven years who will experience the joy of reading a whole book themselves.

All the animals of the world quiz
Children's Books2019 · 56 pp · Age 6 - 12

All the animals of the world quiz

Åshild Skadberg

Facts about animals you didn't know you needed to know! Perfect for 7 to 11year olds. Exciting animal quizzes from the kids' column of the Norwegian Aftenposten newspaper. The book contains pictures and quizzes that will give pleasure to anybody who's longing to learn about animals. The book is full of funny questions and surprising facts. Reading Lions books are easy to read, with short lines and large print, and are suitable for children from seven years who can experience the joy of reading a whole book themselves.

ZOMBIES ARE COMING
Children's Books2019 · 64 pp · Age 6 - 12

ZOMBIES ARE COMING

Jill Moursund

Didn't think the apocalypse would come? You were wrong! This is the “Reading Lions” book all 8-9-10 year olds have been waiting for! The ultimate survival guide for when ZOMBIES ARE COMING! This complete manual tells you everything you should know when the apocalypse comes. How do you survive when the world is swarming with zombies? You need food, water, a place to stay, and a gang that you trust. And how is it possible to sneak past the zombies? How do you call for help when there are no phones, or police and no internet? You have to be smart, trust yourself, and know what you're doing. You'll get all the tips and tricks in the form of Darwin's handbook. He has written down everything you need to know for when the catastrophe finally hits. We meet Darwin at the start of the book. He is in a hopeless situation, sat on the balcony of a house with a seething mass of zombies beneath him. But while he is sat there, he writes his manual, which is how we get to know Darwin and at the same time get vital survival tips. You can't afford to not have this book. And what really happens to Darwin? Does he save himself from the zombies? Written and illustrated by the fantastic Jill Moursund.

Milla hunts for gold
Children's Books2019 · 64 pp · Age 6 - 9

Milla hunts for gold

Selma Lønning Aarø

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 hunts for gold by Selma Lønning Aarø and Tiril Valeur is a loose followup to their charming, popular story Milla decides.

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WARRIORS
Children's Books2019 · 48 pp · Age 6 - 9

WARRIORS

Steffen Sørum

Warriors and weapons have always fascinated us. In Warriors, readers can learn about ten warriors who made the world less safe and left their mark on world history. Steffen Sørum simplifies history and spices things up with surprising, warlike facts. In this book we find warrior history from the Stone Age to the Knights Templar Crusades. We also find out what is special about the Samurai and the Vikings. The books is vividly illustrated by Jørn S. Jamtli.

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LEONA IN RAT TROUBLE
Children's Books2019 · 56 pp · Age 6 - 9

LEONA IN RAT TROUBLE

Anneli Klepp

Leona in rat trouble is the first book in a series perfect for all children looking for their inner rascal! Leona does with the strangest things and always ends up in trouble. She's driven in a way all children aspire to be – a combination of Pippi and Roald Dahl's Matilda. Beside Leona on her adventures is her cautious sidekick, Felix, who serves as Leona's voice of reason – but who she always ignores. In this first book, Leona finds a rat and naturally wants to capture it and bring it to school, because they have swimming that day and Leona wants the rat to see how good she has become at swimming. To her surprise the rat escapes, which means guaranteed trouble. And it doesn't help that her teacher is already a very strict and angry type. Join Leona on a new adventure for 6 to 9 year olds that love a wild and funny story. Anneli Klepp, an experienced easy-readers author, has written this joyful series. It is illustrated by the extremely talented Cathrine Sandmæl who we remember from Dad Jokes. Together, they have managed to create a totally new world that children will love.

The world’s cutest
Children's Books2019 · 48 pp · Age 6 - 9

The world’s cutest

Martin von Dürenfeldt

Perfect for beginner readers aged 6 to 9 who want to find out fun facts about cute animals. Which is the world's sweetest animal ? A kitten, or maybe a fennec fox or a Japanese flying squirrel? There are lots of ways of being sweet. The animals in this book are large and small, round and thin, brightly coloured or black as coal. They fly, swim, climb, throw snowballs. This book will teach new facts to adults and children alike. The My First Reading Lion series offers books for the youngest readers – those who have learnt their alphabet and can read a bit.

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Dad jokes
Children's Books2019 · 56 pp · Age 6 - 9

Dad jokes

Lise Dragland

Dry, daft humour for 6- to 9-year-olds? It's dad jokes! Most dads have their own peculiar sense of humour, often involving their own personal wordplay or comic catchphrases that are repeated year after year. Now the very best dad jokes have been collected in book form. This book isn't just fun reading for kids –it will surely also make some dads chuckle. Perfect for beginner readers who need a bit of humor in their reading. The My First Reading Lion series offers books for the very young readers – those who have just learned the alphabet and can read a little.