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The Hero Mystery
Children's Books2025 · 184 pp · Age 9 - 12

The Hero Mystery

Pia Sabel Gulling

Robin hasn’t given up on his dream of becoming a professional hero like his dad. But when he loses his place on the hero programme, he has to convince Mørknes that he deserves a second chance. Robin is sent off on a mission that turns out to be dangerous and difficult. He and his friends get lost in a criminal underworld that forces them to question everything they have learned. Who’s telling the truth, who’s lying, and who’s sitting on the truth about what really happened to Robin’s dad? The Hero Mystery is the second book in a mysterious, action-packed series for -12-year-olds, and is suitable for readers who are fans of the Artemis Fowl series and the William Wenton books by Bobbie Peers.

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Never Become a Magician
Children's Books2025 · 240 pp · Age 9 - 12

Never Become a Magician

Mats Eldøen

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.

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More Than A Player
Children's Books2025 · 184 pp · Age 9+

More Than A Player

Peder Inge Knutsen Samdal

Football stars who are changing the world – inspiring stories for young readers More Than a Player takes young football fans on an inspiring journey into the lives of football stars who use their fame to make a positive difference in the world. From Marcus Rashford fighting child poverty to Vinícius Jr. standing up to racism—this book shows how modern football heroes use their voices off the pitch. It presents eleven dedicated players with extraordinary stories. Read about Ada Hegerberg’s fight for equality in women’s football, Khalida Popal’s courageous struggle for girls in Afghanistan, and Carson Pickett, who was born with one arm and now inspires children facing similar challenges. The book also tells the dramatic story of Asbjørn Halvorsen, who resisted the Nazis during World War II. Through powerful stories of courage, compassion, and commitment, More Than a Player encourages young readers to think beyond the football pitch. It shows that footballers can be more than just athletes—they can be role models who inspire real change.

Puck it!
Children's Books2025 · 180 pp · Age 9 - 12

Puck it!

Bjørn Tore Grøtte

Kim can't wait for the hockey camp in Trondheim during the winter holiday, especially since his best friend Alex is coming all the way from Fredrikstad to join him.But the excitement quickly turns into worry when Alex starts hanging out with Kim's arch-enemies from Ørn (Eagle). Suddenly, the loyalty between the two boys who have been best friends for years is put to the test. And why is Mia, the girlfriend of Kim's biggest rival Arnt, sending mysterious smiles in Kim's direction? Between rough hockey tackles, cup matches, and an upcoming school dance, the winter camp turns out to involve far more drama than Kim had imagined. This is the fast-paced sequel to Puck Off, a series for readers aged 9–12 about ice hockey, friendship, sports, crushes, and rivalry. The books have been praised for their authentic portrayal of the hockey world.

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Mission: Divorceable
Children's Books2025 · 256 pp · Age 9 - 12

Mission: Divorceable

Pia Tveterås

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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Bouncy Ball
Children's Books2025 · 187 pp · Age 9 - 12

Bouncy Ball

Kamilla Staurland

Lotta is 11 and lives on Gruveland Island with her mum. Every weekend, she takes the ferry over to Stavanger to stay with her dad. Her big brother Nils has moved out and hardly ever comes to visit. What Lotta wants most of all is for everything to be the way it was before, but then she finds out that Dad’s chatting with Margrete from work on an app he has on his phone. Kamilla Staurland has written a lovely, funny tale about Lotta, who’s a bit childish and a bit grown-up, who thinks it’s boring to sit still, and who can’t quite work out where she stands either with the kids her own age or her family. It’s a book about friendship, family and ferry trips between two homes. And about Romeo and Juliet.

The Ghost Train
Children's Books2025 · 232 pp · Age 9 - 12

The Ghost Train

Anne Elvedal

The Ghost TrainBook Two in Anne Elvedal’s thrilling paranormal horror series.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?

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RESTLESS Heart
Children's Books2025 · 160 pp · Age 9 - 12

RESTLESS Heart

Solveig Moen Rusten

When Lea and Alexa go to summer camp they end up sharing a room with snobbish, self-centred 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.

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Nowhere to Hide
Children's Books2025 · 128 pp · Age 9+

Nowhere to Hide

Ingvild Bjerkeland

In Beasts, we left Abid and Alva on the edge of survival, fleeing through the forest and reaching the ocean with the beasts on their heels. On the final page, they rushed into a small rubber boat, heading toward the unknown dark sea. Now, in Nowhere To Hide, Abid and Alva’s desperate journey continues. Their 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. «Ingvild Bjerkeland is skilled at building a creepy atmosphere, it doesn't surprise me that she has a doctorate in film studies, because many of the moments here would do well on film.»NRK «Beasts – Nowhere to Hide, the sequel to Ingvild Bjerkeland's masterful and award-winning Beasts, lives up to the high expectations. Also this book is deeply touching, believeable and very exciting.»BTJ (Sweden), five/five stars

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The Wild Beast Sees You
Children's Books2025 · 104 pp · Age 9 - 12

The Wild Beast Sees You

Sidsel Jøranlid

Three boys are fed up with childish Halloween celebrations. They decide to head into the woods for a truly spooky Halloween instead. But soon the darkness becomes pitch black, and strange sounds are coming from the woods. It gets scary – for real. Then something big starts chasing them. Something is hiding in the forest. Is it a large dog? Could it be a wolf? Or is it something much worse? The Wild Beast Sees You is just scary enough, just dark enough and perfect for dark autumn evenings.

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NEVER fall in love
Children's Books2024 · 128 pp · Age 9 - 12

NEVER fall in love

Solveig Moen Rusten

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 first crushes and friendship, sisterly love and bicycle sabotage. And about sharing pictures that shouldn’t be shared.

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Buffy By Gets in the Christmas Spirit
Children's Books2024 · 264 pp · Age 9 - 12

Buffy By Gets in the Christmas Spirit

Ingeborg Arvola

Christmas is going to be a bit different for Buffy By and her brother Bobby. This Advent, their mum Lillie is recovering from a brain tumour, but she’s still sick. When Grandma Olava goes back home to Northern Norway, Dad, Jimmy – an incorrigible small-time crook and liar – turns up and fills their flat with mysterious boxes. Buffy doesn’t know quite what to make of it all. Of course it would be nice to have a proper family Christmas, but she knows Jimmy will vanish as soon as he has offloaded the “presents.” And he isn’t exactly a Dad worth having – or relying on. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the school Nativity play in which Buffy is going to play the Baby Jesus – who will be born onstage. This is the fourth book in Ingeborg Arvola’s critically acclaimed series about Buffy By. Although it isn’t an Advent calendar, we follow Buffy, Bobby and all the other characters from December 1 to 24, in a book that is funny, dramatic and utterly charming.