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Off on an adventure
Children's Books2016 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 9

Off on an adventure

Bjørn Ousland

Come along on an adventure! Three brothers go out into the world in search of honour and glory. But whoever who wants to enter Troll Mountain and outwit the terrible troll will need some good helpers. In this colourful tale, Bjørn Ousland goes right to the heart of the folk tales. It's still all about good against evil, and how we get further by being kind to others.

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The Wafflefish
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Children's Books2016 · 56 pp · Age 3 - 9

The Wafflefish

Bjørn F. Rørvik

Fox and Piglet have borrowed a book about fish, with pictures ofall sorts of fish and sea creatures. Some of the fish look very funny, for example the Gurglefish. Others look very nasty to eat, suchas the Potatomouth, which is U.N.O.P – Unusually Nasty On Pizza. But there are also some which look remarkably good, and most tempting of all is the Wafflefish.Piglet fancies a wafflefish for dinner. So the two friends go on a fishing trip – but there may be more than wafflefish lurking in the deep.The Wafflefish (Vaffelfisken) is the twelfth book about Fox and Piglet. Here again Rørvik and Dybvig are in top form, as they have been right from their very first book, twenty years ago. 'The Wafflefish is good storytelling inspired by adventure, with funny animals given human attributes and weaknesses. This is a book that surprises, that we laugh at and grow fond of. In short: Quality fun for little ones.'DAGBLADET 'A fresh and fanciful fishy story which will delight readers of all ages.'BYAVISA FREDRIKSTAD

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The Hunt
Children's Books2016 · 160 pp · Age 12+

The Hunt

Tom Kristensen

Students and teachers at the lower secondary school are shocked when they hear that Live's best friend has committed suicide. In her diary, she writes that the owner of a fake Facebook profile has pressured her into sending nude pictures of herself, threatening to put the ones he already has on the Internet if she doesn't. Eric and Live start hunting for the perpetrator, but soon end up in a bind when Eric is accused.

7 Days for Us
Children's Books2015 · 224 pp

7 Days for Us

Anja Hitz / Charlotte Glaser Munch

Three sixteen year old girls, three nationalities, three different temperaments – and a Swedish German Shepherd dog. Kat the Dane, Silje the Norwegian and Tessa the Swede meet at Camp Focus, a Scandinavian self-development camp for young girls. The camp takes place in Sweden the second week in July. They don't know each other and have nothing in common, but chance circumstances lead to them ending up after just twenty-four hours in a “borrowed” car with a “borrowed” dog on the way north through Sweden and finally to Norway and Lofoten. They have not planned a route. The have to deal with ticks, almost killing an elk, avenging a nude picture of Silje on the internet, being sympathetic to each other and the dog, putting Tessa's mother in her place and finding Kat's father. But their most important experience is receiving the mutual support they have lacked, to be able to express themselves clearly and freely. In the course of the trip the three girls become a welded “us.” Charlotte Glaser Munch and Anja Hitz have known each other for many years, but this is the first time they have come together in a shared book project. Hitz is Danish, living in Denmark, and Glaser is a Norwegian living in Sweden. They have used all imaginable means of communication to complete the book across national boundaries. This effort has succeeded and enhanced the flavour of the book. 'We find pace, tension, humour and the whole scale of teenage problems in the co-operative project between Norwegian Charlotte Glaser Munch and the Dane Anja Hitz. ... I am sure it will appeal to young readers.' DAGBLADET

MONKEY FACE 3: FIRELIGHTER
Literature and Fiction / Children's Books2015 · 312 pp

MONKEY FACE 3: FIRELIGHTER

Tor Erling Naas

Martin only has one thought in his mind. He has to find his mother. The police think that she is hiding from the authorities, but Martin knows better. Even though the wolf man has been neutralised, the scary Karkov is lurking in the shadows. Whitey saved Martin's life, and with help from Oda, they find the talking monkey. But nothing is as Martin believes it to be, and in the end he understands he has to go it alone. But there's something about Oda and her fiery eyes. And the two blue stones hiding a secret message. Apefjes is a hybrid comic book and novel. It is set in Oslo, almost as we know it. Lilleeng and Naas have established an exciting and action-driven universe which continues to attract more readers.

Children’s Book about Astrid Lindgren
Children's Books2015 · 112 pp · Age 6 - 12

Children’s Book about Astrid Lindgren

Agnes-Margrethe Bjorvand

This book about Astrid Lindgren is an inspiring illustrated biography that provides children with knowledge about the person, author, editor and dedicated contributor to the community that Astrid Lindgren was. Through stories, quotes, facts and magical illustrations, we become familiar with one of the world's greatest children's authors. The book follows a classic chronological development from Astrid's happy childhood to her old age in Stockholm. The book explores important, exciting and humorous episodes in Astrid's life and work. We learn about her love of nature, her lifelong joy of playing and climbing trees, reading and writing, and fighting for children's and animal rights. But we also learn about her life's many dark moments – her life as a young and impoverished single mother, her longing for love, and – as she so often expressed it – the experience of «how difficult it can be to be human». This biography is a unique starting point for inspiring new generations to read Astrid Lindgren's books. ‘… a rock-solid and beautifully illustrated biography for children. … Small details and big topics are told with the same interest and enthusiasm, and Bjorvand's detailed knowledge makes the biography intimate and entertaining. Lisa Aisato, the illustrator, shows great skill as a visual artist. The tightly written and inspired text and the fine art illustrations together capture the tone of Lindgren's life and universe and make the biography of the year a pure joy.’ DAGBLADET ‘This book is a pleasure to behold.’ FÆDRELANDSVENNEN

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The Billy Goats Gruff Go Swimming – A Lift-the-flap Book
Children's Books2015 · 18 pp · Age 0 - 9

The Billy Goats Gruff Go Swimming – A Lift-the-flap Book

Bjørn F. Rørvik

On their way to the summer pastures the three Billy Goats Gruff notice a new sign. Water park! That sounds a lot more fun than the summer pastures! And they'll avoid that stupid troll under the bridge. Or what do you think? Modern classics in a new edition for the enjoyment of the youngest readers, and with flaps to lift up!

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The Black Piano
Children's Books2015 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 12

The Black Piano

Gaute Heivoll

Ask moves to a big, new house with his mum against his will. He just wants to go home to where they lived before, but in the end he falls asleep next to the only thing that the house's previous owner left behind: a black piano. The piano lid is locked, but one day, Ask finds the key and opens the lid. When he plays the piano, he doesn't notice what happens at first. Det svarte pianoet is a new collaboration between Gaute Heivoll and illustrator Lisa Aisato. Whereas their previous picture book was about first love, this picture book is both scarier and more unpredictable, with a streak of magical surrealism. ‘Moving can be a horrible. Perhaps especially for children. Gaute Heivoll writes about this in his book, which came out just before the weekend. And it is beautiful on all counts. One thing is Heivoll’s words, which are poetic and atmospheric. But his illustrator, Lisa Aisato, is just fantastic. You could sit for a long, long time gaping at every single drawing, all of which are so captivating that they take your breath away. The text and illustrations together make this book a gem.’6/6, FÆDRELANDSVENNEN‘Not only does the story describe a child’s experience of something new and strange, it also proffers the option for a new kind of happiness. Because Ask doesn’t want to move into a new house with his mother, and he doesn’t like the piano that the previous owner left behind. But the piano has its secrets that it hides well, and that will be revealed to those who can listen. And it is the magical moment when the notes flow freely that carries this wonderful picture book.’HAMAR ARBEIDERBLAD‘Just as is the case with Heivoll’s relatively bare text, she uses few elements to visualise a rich array of emotions. She manages to give loneliness, uncertainty, fear and anger a visual expression that elicits an emotional response from this reviewer.’BARNEBOKKRITIKK.NO

It Wasn't Me, Said Robin Hound
Children's Books2015 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

It Wasn't Me, Said Robin Hound

Alice Bjerknes Lima de Faria

Robinhound has a much older brother who takes him to nursery, but Robin Hound doesn't understand why he has to go to nursery every day. Everything goes a bit wrong for Robin Hound. He tries to pour his own milk, but spills it over the table. He kicks his ball into the air, but predictably, Petter is standing in the way when the ball comes down again. Everyone scolds him and no one understands that it wasn't his fault. Alice Bjerknes Lima de Faria (1968–) is a Norwegian-Swedish scenographer and illustrator. She graduated from Gothenburg School of Design and Crafts and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and holds a Master of Fine Art degree in Scenography. She began her work as a freelance illustrator in 2005, producing book covers and work for a range of magazines and journals.

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Elias Clears Up
Children's Books2015 · 48 pp · Age 0 - 6

Elias Clears Up

Alf Knutsen

Krana is quite perturbed because a big storm has upset everything in Lunvik. She doesn't like all this mess. Elias sets about tidying up, with good help from Duppe and the other boats. Duppe suddenly runs into danger when she gets stuck fast on the remains of a wreck on the seabed. The rights for Elias have been sold to Netflix USA as the first Norwegian children's television series, and will become available to all the English-speaking world. This means that children in USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia can now get to know our little rescue boat!

Philip flips out
Children's Books2015 · 48 pp · Age 3 - 6

Philip flips out

Martin Ernstsen

It's Philip's birthday. Today he can get to make all the decisions. But that turns out to be not such a good idea. Philip behaves intolerably. He misses school and an appointment at the dentist. At his birthday party he refuses to eat dinner, and he won't let the other children come on the treasure hunt. He opts out completely and then gets bad toothache. Fillip flipper is a humorous picture-book about an intolerable but likeable lad.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
Children's Books2015 · 152 pp

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU

Helene Uri

Fredrik has the world's biggest smile. He is worldly-wise and always knows what to say. Everyone who meets him is soon captivated. And now he's Elin's boyfriend. Imagine that! It's like landing the lead role in a romantic film. Really, it is. Right up until text messages from Bjørn start arriving. And right up until the worst thing imaginable happens.Fordi jeg elsker deg is Elin's story. A story about love and being in love, and about manipulation, abuse and deceit. Helene Uri has written a book that is touching and shocking, but that also depicts the vulnerability and mood swings of youth. Protagonist Elin is in no way a victim. She is clearheaded and strong and knows what she wants. This only makes the age-old question for abusive relationships all the more valid: why does she stay?Fordi jeg elsker deg recognises that violence against women is not age-related, and Helene Uri's novel can be read by young adultsas well as teenagers. 'Fordi jeg elsker deg is a classic young person’s novel, in the best sense. It is about love; close bonds between girl friends; relationships between parents and children; feelings which swing between ecstasy and pure fear; the first sexual experiences. It is also about having a power-mad lover, who gradually turns violent. Uri handles these themes gently and credibly as she describes the swings of Elin’s emotional pendulum, from intense love to despair, till she doesn’t even trust her nearest and dearest. Elin is ashamed of being hit. … Uri’s writing is simple and controlled. … Above all, the tempo, energy and intensity make this a lively novel. You will be reluctant to put this book down before you have reached the last page.’ DAGBLADET ‘It is relevant to my life as a young person, and to young people generally. It includes relevant topics which I recognise in my own life, and which I think most young people can identify with. Through Elin’s story we can read about love, manipulation, friends, family, betrayal, modern technology and falling in love. … Helene Uri manages to build up an atmosphere throughout the whole book which means that you just have to go on reading to find out what happens on the next page.’ Hedda N. Mong, pupil in class 2 at senior high School NRK.No ’Because of its theme and its target market, Fordi jeg elsker deg has an educational element, but first and foremost Uri invites us to think more deeply about what it means to be exposed to violence within a couple. … The realism of this novel’s basic story makes it appropriate for young people, but also invites an older readership to thoughtful reflection. Uri has written a very thought-provoking and deeply moving novel about an ever-present theme.’ UNIVERSITAS ’Unfortunately, I believe that many girls recognise themselves in Elin’s story. It is a sad measure of worldly reality, but a winner for Helene Uri.’ LO MEDIA

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