Children's & YA

ViQueens 2 – The Lie

Ingrid, daughter of King Erik, and her best friend Hedvig have sailed from Lofotr all the way to Constantinople to help Chung, the little stowaway, home. But when they arrive, nothing is as they expect. People hide when they arrive, and even the street vendors give the girls hostile looks. Ingrid begins to wonder what the Vikings really do when they travel. Could their father have been lying about everything? Before the girls know it, what was supposed to be the end of their journey has become the beginning of a much longer one. A story of courage and loyalty – and of finding one’s own truth.

101 things to do on vacation

Nils Petter Mørland / Mikkel Niva

School breaks are great, but they can sometimes be a little boring. But don’t worry, because we have 101 ideas that will make any situation more entertaining and interesting, whether you’re on the beach, abroad, at the summer house or on a plane! This book is about all the funny, crazy, exciting, wonderful and magical things you can do to have the best vacation ever. Suggested activities include: Take a vacation from your vacation Living backwards for a day! Going on holiday at home! Readers are guided through an inventive universe of short texts and colourful illustrations that are bursting with energy, humour and playfulness. The book aims to encourage children to hold onto the unique aspects of childhood, and make school breaks into the most magical time. This is the ultimate vacation guide for children 7 to 10 years, but is also perfect for families looking for fun ideas to do together.

99 things you didn't know about football

Thomas Aune / Aleksander Schau

Did you know that Erling Braut Haaland holds the world record for the standing long jump among five-year-olds? Or that a football team in Norway once shut down the entire club after their ball disappeared on a train? This book is a collection of 99 astonishing stories from the world of football – from the player who was fired for farting too much, to the dog Pickles who found the missing World Cup trophy! Packed with strange, amazing, surprising, and hilarious facts, this is the perfect read for curious football fans aged 9 and up who want to know more than just scores and stats.

Grandad’s a Trickster

Trond-Viggo Torgersen

Grandad is full of stories about his exciting exploits, but Grandma thinks some of them are too risky – especially The Great Lord’s Leap. One day, when Grandma has to go to the shops, Grandad and the grandchildren seize their chance to have a secret adventure. A warm, nostalgic picture book that captures the charm of the good old days.

The Book Devourer: Back Home to the Stars

Bjørn Ousland

Nasty smugglers have heard rumours of the magical creature known as The Book Devourer.One day, both the creature and November are missing from Sana, August, and Ella’s beloved book club. They begin to worry something has happenend to them. Determined to find them, the kids spring into action. Their search leads them to November’s secret island, where they’re drawn into an action-packed adventure. Their courage and sense of justice are put to the test as they face fierce storms, outsmart dangerous smugglers, and uncover the truth about The Book Devourer’s mysterious origins.

The Letter-snatching Troll

Bjørn F. Rørvik

Fantastic rhyming fun with the Billy Goats Gruff and the troll! What happens if you take away a letter from a word? Rice can turn into ice and reel into eel. And what if you add a letter? Read can turn into bread. The Letter-Snatching Troll is full of crazy rhymes that will spread laughter and love of language, and stars the colourful characters you already know from the Billy Goat Gruff books. A fun and original introduction to letters and reading.

The Bad Fairy

Kim Fupz Aakeson

Everyone’s heard of the good fairy that can grant your wishes and give you whatever you want. But how many people know about the bad fairy? Hardly anyone at all! The bad fairy gets cross when a boy moves into the flat next door to him. The boy only makes wishes that are impossible to grant, and won’t stop visiting! One day the boy asks the bad fairy what HE wants – but of course the bad fairy can’t grant his own wishes. What if the boy can, though? And what if they actually want the same thing? A touching tale about wanting a friend – perfect for reading aloud.

The Detective Club and Mystery Number 100

Caisanne Lund / Maiken Nylund

Norvald and Sara run the school’s most famous detective club – with both a solution guarantee and a time guarantee. If they hurry, they might just solve their 100th case before the summer holidays. But then disaster strikes. The class’s trip money is stolen and their beloved janitor, Vetle, is being blamed.Norvald and Sara are sure he’s innocent. They have no choice but to solve this case to clear Vetle’s name and save the class trip to the waterpark! This is a fun, fast-paced mystery filled with suspense, humour and friendship but also something more.This story stands out because: – It has been specially developed to be inclusive for children with hearing impairments– Sign language is naturally woven into the story and illustrations– One of the main characters is deaf, and inclusion is seamlessly integrated into the plot– Created in collaboration with experts in accessibility, and co-written by a sign language storyteller A detective story where everyone gets to take part and where communication, trust and clever thinking solve more than just mysteries.

Dick pics and other disasters

Michael Stilson

Jonas is head-over-heels for Manuela, the new girl at school. But he has zero experience with girls – and even less of a clue about how to get their attention. Then he overhears some classmates talking about how effective sending dick pics can be. Desperate and wildly misguided, Jonas decides to give it a try. But taking a decent pic turns out to be harder than expected – bad lighting, awkward angles, hiding behind a curtain so no one sees him... and then, disaster: he sends it to the wrong person. Not just anyone – he sends it to his mum. It's already the worst thing that’s ever happened to Jonas. But then it gets worse: his phone is confiscated for the rest of the day. No scrolling, no games, no chats. Just a full Saturday – offline. With Brutus. His weirdest friend. What do people even do without a screen? Go outside? Play hide-and-seek? Ding dong ditch? Steal apples?One disaster leads to another… until, a miracle happens. This outrageous, laugh-out-loud novel takes place over the course of a single day. A day full of poor choices, absurd moments, and one unforgettable miracle. With sharp humor and big heart, Michael Stilson captures both the horror of sending the world’s worst text and the strange, unpredictable freedom of being offline. Inspired by Stilson’s year-long participation in NRK’s Avlogga project, where he lived without a smartphone, the book is a bold, timely look at teenage life, social media addiction, and what happens when the signal goes dead – and real life kicks in.

Your Brilliant Body

Kaveh Rashidi

With a wonderful mix of humour, facts, and playful illustrations by Hans Jørgen Sandnes, doctor and author Kaveh Rashidi has written a true tribute to the body. In this book, children can enter a world full of wonder and learning – and discover how amazing their bodies really are. Did you know that your skeleton is a small factory that makes blood and replenishes it, even if you start to bleed? Or that your brain has infinite storage space – completely unlike a refrigerator that is constantly overflowing? Through funny texts and exciting facts, the body's many secrets are presented in a way that is easy to understand and fun to read. This book not only teaches children something new, but also inspires them to be proud of the brilliant body they have.