Children's & YA

The Last Magician 3

Sigbjørn Mostue

Belz the cat is trapped in Gnosis Hollow, whilst Ebub remains on the loose. Gregers' globe has disappeared, and now Simen and Benedicte discover that Gnosis Hollow is being guarded by Nimrod, the magician hunter. There's only a certain amount of time before Nimrod finds the secret entrance to the hollow. Should that happen, all will be lost! But there is a magic that remains preserved in the most magical place on earth: Disney World in Florida. In one way or another, Simen and Benedicte must make their way there. Ebub lies in wait behind the scenes, and before long Benedicte is captured by Nimrod and taken to their headquarters in London. Simen realises that he faces his life's greatest and most dangerous mission. Is the magic really worth risking his life for? This is the final book in the trilogy about the magician's apprentice, Simen.

The Angel in Devil’s Gorge

Levi Henriksen

Astrid Baros is forced to accept that she can't be a child forever. She's forced to accept that she is growing and that things are changing. Plus, she has to accept that her parents are divorcing. No, actually, cross out that last part. THEY WILL NEVER DIVORCE! Astrid makes a naughty but also rather nice plan to reunite Mum and Dad. Ever so astutely she tricks them into returning to Devil's Gorge, the small Swedish island where they once camped back when they were a proper family. What she doesn't know is that on the same island a group of inconsiderate hostage takers have brought their kidnapped victim – a millionaire heir. Astrid places herself and her parents in a predicament so critical that only an angel can save them…‘…the plot in this children’s book, well suited to be read aloud, is fascinating because Levi Henriksen has chosen a sad subject – a child with divorced parents – and he lets Astrid tell us about it with power, hope and humor.’Politiken, Denmark ‘Top class action for children … At the bottom of this exciting and dramatic book lies the trauma that the divorce creates for Astrid … Most impressively, in addition to an imaginative, strong and action driven plot, is the description of the resourceful, sensitive and stubborn girl who invests everything in making her parents come together again.’Fædrelandsvennen‘…Engelen i Djevelgapet is exciting to read for old and young alike … I do not know how Henriksen has worked in his research phase, but he reveals an admirable insight into the child’s temper and mind.’Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen ‘Good children’s crime fiction … it might well be that Engelen i Djevelgapet is the start of a series of children’s books from Levi Henriksen – within the classical tradition. Because this book shows that there’s room for him there.’Hamar Arbeiderblad ‘A fresh addition to the literary children of divorced parents … [Astrid] is a competent child à la Lindgren, but at the same time a modern manipulator who lies and borrows without asking if necessary. She really is a delightful acquaintance. … A controversy with armed criminals makes for a mix of genres which satisfies everyone with a hunger for suspense.’Bergens Tidende

The World Liberators

Simon Stranger

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.

Clan of the Horses

Live Bonnevie

Bonnevie’s debut is a true page-turner whilst remaining a beautiful tribute to nature. It tells the story of a 17-year old girl and a horse, about survival and being torn apart, and of love and finding oneself, in spite of and not because of one’s parents. Clan of the Horses (Hestenes klan) is a mystical and mythical story about the relationship between humans and animals. Amanda Fivel loves horses. Her father loves gambling. When Amanda wins a competition with her jump racing horse Monty, her father puts a reckless bet on Amanda winning the national championship – in a competition for Icelandic horses! Amanda has absolutely no experience with this breed of horse, let alone competed with one. This is a whole new game, and she has 90 days to get ready. In her training for the championship Amanda undergoes a coming of age in the true sense of the term. The book reveals how living up to the expectations of others might mean loosing our innate intuition and wisdom. It’s about daring to embark on a search for one’s inner, true voice. And it's about defying those who hold us back, because it has to be done. Horse Book with new perspectivesWith the mix of excitement, knowledge about horses, female spirit and reflection about upbringing, Bonnevie succeeds in challenging the genre of Horse books. Finally!BERGENS TIDENDE Clan of the Horses is really new thinking and outstanding in its genre.HESTELIV Horse book with a message(...) a ambitious novel, not the least in size. But also when it comes to content and lingual qualities it is an exciting addition that may well bring about a change in a loved genre. If you are not bit by the horse bug before reading this book, I believe that most will want to give riding a try after finishing it.VÅRT LAND Self-respect and horse-knowledgeAll in all the author should have thanks for a well-composed book with lots of meaning and action.AFTENPOSTENGrab the mane and hang on for the ride. Not since Anna Sewell penned the riveting pages of Black Beauty in 1877 has the horse's point of view been more faithfully presented. Live Bonnevie's Clan of the Horses carries the reader swiftly over one obstacle after another in this rugged, compelling story of a young woman's trip to maturity.Leslie Desmond, USA, Author/Horse Trainer/International Clinician

Marlena Evensen: Hot Mail

Ingunn Aamodt

The teen-series about Marlene Evensen is a series aimed at girls that combines a traditional good story with a very accessible form. Marlena Evensen is fourteen and lives most of the time with her mother, and the rest of the time with her father and halfsister Siri. Marlena, Minda and Emma drool over the boys in the 10th grade. They dream they will be asked to the school prom. Minda gets an idea to send invitations to their dream dates by email, using pseudonyms. Marlena isn’t sure which boy she is REALLY interested in, and ends up sending two invitations. But she doesn’t tell the other girls, and this can lead to trouble. A lot of trouble! The prom unfolds in catastrophe for all three girls! The books about Marlena Evensen are entertaining and funny, while the author still manages to tackle serious subjects, including the occasionally difficult family life. Marlena Evensen: Hot Mail is the first book in the series.

My Beating Heart

Alf Kjetil Walgermo

My beating heart deals with life at its finest and also its most awful. Amanda is fourteen years old and in love. At the same time, a dangerous illness threatens to rob her of everything: love and hope of being loved, life itself. But this is not a story about illness. It is a love story. What is it like for a young girl in love to be waiting for a heart transplant? ‘My beating heart is both a description of illness and an extremely well told love story. … It is realistic, sad and romantic at the same time.’ Litteraturavisen Bokstaver ‘Alf Kjetil Walgermo creates a dramatic story filled with hope and doubt – the sometimes optimistic alternating with increasingly depressive periods. … That reader hardly exists who is unaffected – and who does not feel the strain on the body it is to live in uncertainty everyday – when one is young and should have a long life to live. … My beating heart has an intense nerve – written with empathy and insight.’ Gjengangeren ‘A beautiful and funny book to get wiser from.’ Stavanger Aftenblad ‘My beating heart philosophizes on the relation body and soul in such a simple way, so elegantly. … Alf Kjetil Walgermo has written a book with both heart and brain.’ Barnebokkritikk

The Last Magician

Sigbjørn Mostue

An innocent boyish prank proves to be the turning point in Simen Clausen’s life. The old man whose windowpane he smashed reveals himself to be a real magician, the last surviving magician in the world, no less. The end is approaching for him, and he needs a successor. The burden falls on Simen. This is the first book in a fantastic, new trilogy from the author behind the prize-winning series Alvetegnet. ‘[Sigbjørn Mostue has] a firm grip on the plot, and has come up with a story full of suspense and drive. The flow of the text is flawless, with a varied language.’ Aftenposten

The Dark Book

Sigbjørn Mostue / Matthijs Holter

The Murder at Aker Brygge

Ingvar Ambjørnsen

The upperclass neighbourhood Aker Brygge is far from Pelle and Prof’s usual turf, but they have never been offered a proper detective job before either. Pia Winger, daughter of the restaurant empire owner Karl Winger, needs their help. Pia is worried, as her father is under pressure from some shady men. They soon learn Pia was right to be concerned. A body floats in the harbour, and the victim is one of Karl Winger’s associates. A lot of money is at stake, and Pelle and Prof realise they have got themselves mixed up with ‘the big guys’ this time. Are they in over their heads?

Revenge from above

Ingvar Ambjørnsen

Pelle and Prof are in the small fishing village Kraknes in Northern Norway, where Pelle’s dad is decorating the city hall with his art. Soon after their arrival, strange things start to happen. A young girl disappears at sea, the only trace of her the empty boat drifting along the waves. Someone vandalises the house where the father of the missing girl lives, and strange boats appear. Pelle and Prof start digging around, and find out that someone is shooting and exporting protected birds. And that the case that started as a local tragedy, has connections reaching beyond Norway’s borders. For the first time, Pelle and Prof find themselves running from the police.