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Captain Nero
Children's Books2013 · 120 pp · Age 3 - 12

Captain Nero

Ingvar Ambjørnsen

The first three books about Samson and Roberto are loved by big and small readers alike.The clever cat, Roberto, and the amiable dog, Samson, inherited Hotel Fjord View where they live a peaceful life alongside bellhop Greta the Badger, and handy-man Olli the Otter stops by when something needs repairing. One of their guests, the widowed goose Gåthaug, is nervous and depressed. She believes the end of the world is near.After a while it seems that strange and scary things are happening out at sea. Several people have spotted an enormous, bright eye, and when lighthouse keeper Fredrik, a strong and terrified ram, comes rowing at breakneck speed, everybody quickly understands that something is wrong. A small expedition, consisting of Samson, Roberto, Stork von Struts and Benny the News Rat, decide to find out exactly what it is out there that is scaring so many of them. This expedition sends them into perilous territory, with big surprises and unexpected occurences.The book is as exciting as any James Bond film, and is guaranteed to please Samson and Roberto fans new and old!‘An amusing book for adults and children… The fact that Kaptein Nero alludes to the classic tales Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and The Mysterious Island by the renowned author Jules Verne allows for interplay between adult and child readers, allowing young readers to dip their toes in the water before taking the plunge into world literature. Enjoy!’TØNSBERG BLAD‘Kaptein Nero is a story filled with comedic capers and literary references, not least the works of Jules Verne, such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea… Throughout the book the reader can delight in the hilarious drawings by illustrator Per Dybvig, all of which bring the story to life… a book well suited to reading aloud or as an audio book for the whole family to enjoy on long car journeys.’VG ‘This is an exciting and especially funny book that will bring laughter to readers (in fact, I’d extend that to encompass all creatures), regardless of age… The interplay between the text and the illustrations is perfect.’DAGBLADET‘Natural storytelling in a superior and witty style has made Ingvar Ambjørsen’s books about his dog Samson and cat Roberto among the best Norwegian children’s books that I’ve come across in recent years.’AFTENPOSTEN‘A perfect combination of suspense and humour!’FORELDRE OG BARN

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The War
Children's Books2013 · 56 pp · Age 6+

The War

Gro Dahle

Inga has seen photographs of the war in the newspaper and heard the sound of bombs and gunshots on television. Luckily Inga lives in a peaceful country, where not even the bumblebees present a threat. But when war creeps closer and Mum and Dad bring the conflict into Inga’s own home, it feels as if it also moves into Inga’s head. It stays there, even long after Mum and Dad have separated. Is it possible to be happy again, after having gone through a war? Can you remove the conflict from your mind, even if it has settled there? ‘Gro Dahle carries out an impressive and extensive artistic project throughout her titles for all ages… She has now convinced her daughter, Kaia Dahle Nyhus, to bring to the table her own skills in sketching and colour, which beautifully complement the tone of her mother’s text. This is clear in the beautiful-yet-terrible book Krigen in my mind, this is one of the most important and original books of this autumn.’TØNSBERG BLAD‘A shocking depiction, in words and images, of a child forced to participate in an adult world… Gro Dahle is sincere in her portrayal of the child, and has her own way of conveying the child’s perspective on the world… Kaia Dahle Nyhus’ crass, naïve images burst with contrast-filled expression. The result is beautiful… The adults’ blindness to the inner pressures experienced by the girl, acting as messenger between mum and dad – the book’s message truly hits home. The slow ending without any sign of a happy, clear conclusion makes this book truly convincing.’DAGSAVISEN‘Gro Dahle allows us a painful and powerful insight into the drama of divorce as it is experienced by children… the images, filled with expression, ensure that emotion resonates throughout… [Kaia Dahle Nyhus] veers away from the war metaphors within the text, instead showing us Inga’s anger, confusion and self-harm in her own expressive and courageous artistic style. All this makes for a powerful overall impression.’BERGENS TIDENDE‘Few could convey a story such as this with the same skill as Gro Dahle. She makes a difficult situation tangible and realistic for the reader, all without allowing the text to take a purely pedagogical angle. Her poetic, wise words diminish the hugely sorrowful impression created by the plot… The illustrations are exciting, showing original emphasis and use of colour. The sense of violence lies within the illustrations’ expressionism. Emotions are conveyed in such a raw manner… Children a little older that find themselves in a similar situation may discover elements of familiarity and support within.’DAGBLADET‘With excellent insight into the issue at hand, Gro Dahle takes a realistic approach… This is powerful stuff – and much like reality plays out for many people. The fact that Dahle chooses to leave the content quite so bare and exposed makes the book all the more interesting.’GJENGANGEREN

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Sunrise
UpLit2013 · 256 pp

Sunrise

Jorunn Johansen

Andrine aner ikke hvem hun egentlig er. Hun vet bare at hun må komme til bunns i alle hemmelighetene som omgir henne. Kongsvinger, 1838. En kvinne dømmes til halshugging for å ha drept barnet sitt. Hun er uskyldig, men ingen hører på henne, og dommen blir fullbyrdet. Sytten år senere møter vi Andrine Tronvik, en ung jente som bor i kummerlige kår på en karrig gård. Andrines liv blir snudd på hodet da hun får tjeneste hos en velstående enkefrue. Spørsmålene hoper seg opp for Andrine. Hva skjuler seg bak dørene hos «de fine»? Hvem er nevøen som plutselig flytter inn? Og hvorfor vil ikke Andrines mor fortelle noe om familien hennes?

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L
Literature and Fiction2013 · 320 pp

L

Erlend Loe

I see the human life here on earth as an endless piece of Group Work. The task, crafted at the beginning of time, is as follows: Discuss what you see around you. Find out how you in the best possible way can organize yourself in order to make use of nature. Describe, in your own words, what it is to be a person. Find out how everything is connected, and why you are here. Take your time. In the 90´s Erlend Loe brought a group of his best friends to an island in the Pacific. The result of the expedition was "L", an adventurous novel about a project that is doomed to fail, about a generation that finds it self in a totally different place than the previous generations, that created myths and real men. "L" is a novel about the young men of our time, and a celebration of humour and community. "Erlend Loe is a well known supernaïvist, a master of the subtle in a class of his own. As a existential humourist and satirist he is incomparable." WEEKENDAVISEN, Denmark "Fans, that know Loes books well, will laugh their pants off, and find leads pointing to other parts of his writing. First-timers will run to the bookshop to buy more books by Loe after finishing this one."BERLINGSKE TIDENDE, Denmark "Erlend Loes copy and satire of Thor Heyerdahls great deeds in the Pacific is witty and wide-ranging (...) This witty, wonderful, wide novel is disguised as a expedition report with photos, maps and the whole shebang!"POLITIKEN, Denmark

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The School Haunting
Children's Books2013 · 64 pp · Age 6 - 12

The School Haunting

Eldrid Johansen

One of the school corridors is closed. The teachers tell the pupils the walls are at risk of collapsing. But a few pupils believe the corridor is haunted, and that those who venture into the dark corridor at night end up as zombies. Aman refuses to believe the rumours, and when her class prepares to have a sleepover at the school before Halloween, she convinces Gina to come with her and check out the area. She never should have done so! Skolespøkelset is the fifth title in the First Spooky Reader series, written by Eldrid Johansen.

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Long Live the Post Horn!
UpLit / Literature and Fiction2013 · 192 pp

Long Live the Post Horn!

Vigdis Hjorth

Ellinor, a communications adviser in her thirties, have a feeling that there is not enough seriousness and sincerity in existence. That her life is to banal for the despair she is feeling. When a colleague goes missing, she has to take on the project he was in the middle of doing for Postkom. By teaching the employees in the Postal Service about the media, power and politics, she is to assist them in the introduction of the third postal directive from the EU. WINNER OF THE NORWEGIAN CRITICS AWARD“If you are going to read just one novel about loneliness and the postal service, let it be this one! (…) It is almost impossible to know where to start when you talk about Hjorths novels. They are instant, but keep hanging around kicking you after you finish reading. This time she brings together politics, the postal service and a lonely woman. Can that be interesting? Yes, with Hjorth it can.” VG “Seldom have I gotten so high on a novel as I did when I was reading Vigdis Hjorths book about the EU Postal Directive. (…)One of her best books. (…) I am almost tempted to say Long Live Vigdis Hjorth!”AFTENPOSTEN Vigdis Hjorth was awarded the Norwegian Critics Award for this novel.

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Fjols
Children's Books2013 · 40 pp · Age 3 - 9

Fjols

Flu Hartberg

Fjols loves hats! His flat is covered in all sorts of hats from all over the world: sombreros, cowboy hats, caps, top hats? you name it! One evening Fjols is getting ready for bed when he hears a scary noise that won't stop. The sound is coming from the floor above his own. Fjols begins to feel afraid; he's never heard a peep from the flat above his own before now. What if there is somebody up there who wants to steal all of his marvelous hats? "An exciting aspect of this book is that both children and adults are left with the idea that things jolly well are not always what they seem. Which is something that grown-ups would do well to remember and children had better learn. This is of course one of the fundamental elements of tolerance and acceptance of other people. At the same time, the book speaks a little about how, even if things look very weird, there may be no reason to feel scared.”Uriks

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Jump, Grandad!
Children's Books2013 · 44 pp · Age 3 - 9

Jump, Grandad!

Tiril Valeur

Grandad is picking Lea up from school today, but they have to hurry because Lea has ballet class! When the time comes for Grandad to help Lea get changed, they get a suprise. None of Lea's pretty dance clothes are to be found in Grandad's bag, and Lea doesn't feel like dancing at all anymore. If only Grandad could find some way to persuade her. A sweet and familiar tale of what happens when a grandfather joins his granddaughter's dance class. 'Tiril Valeur amuses both children and adults with her vivid illustrations and colourful style. A terrific book for a child learning to read. [...] The central characters are great fun and the story both simple enough and good enough to sustain the enthusiasm for reading in the youngest children.'Fædrelandsvennen

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Stitches & Interiors
Crafts and Hobbies2013 · 160 pp

Stitches & Interiors

Tine Solheim

This book will inspire you to create a cosier home, with simple knitting at the core. It's time to put your feet up on the sofa, make yourself comfortable among the cushions and blankets and allow your mind to wander as your knitting takes shape before your eyes, whether intended to be something for the home or to wear. There are ideas for pillows, throws, slippers, shawls, loungewear, coats, waistcoats, etc. The book is divided into three style sections: Nature: Clean, meditative and white, including lovely throws and cushions, big jumpers and jackets and beautiful comfort wear for indoor and outdoor use. Graphic noir: Graphic shapes with focus on prints with textile shades. In this section there are also some patterns to be knitted, featuring clean lines on cardigans, jumpers and ponchos. Abundance: Think along the lines of the Garden of Eden, rich colours, patterns, etc. Angora enters the mix in pops of colour, with some extra focus on knitting here too. Pillows, throws, lovely ponchos, jumpers and jackets are among the treats that make an appearance in this book.

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When Simen Was a Ghost
Children's Books2013 · 56 pp · Age 6 - 9

When Simen Was a Ghost

Kjersti Scheen

Simen is due to visit Grandma and Grandad, and is looking forward to playing in the tent under the plum trees. It’s his favourite place of all to play, but winter is approaching and Grandad has packed the tent away for the cold season. What on earth is Simen going to do now? And what is that thing hiding in the garage?

Locked In
2013 · 52 pp · Age 6 - 8

Locked In

Gro Nilsdatter Røsth

Inga wants some peace and quiet, and locks herself in the loo to read some Donald Duck comics, even though she knows she’s not supposed to lock the door. Finally, some peace and quiet to read her book! But when her big brother turns off the light and the lock gets stuck, it’s not much fun any longer. Gro Røsth writes in a lively and simple style, and Eivin Gulliksen has created illustrations that cause shivers to race down the reader’s spine. What does the blinking, red light on the wall belong to? A scary everyday tale that everyone can relate to. "Children could easily see themselves in Inga’s situation. Like, how brothers and sisters aren’t always good news. And that sometimes things are awfully strange and it is hard to stop being scared once you start thinking about what it might all be about. And that sometimes, when you’re really terrified, parents are the only one who can rescue you. … The illustrator, among many good features, has displayed the emotions sensitively in a way that is easy for children to interpret." Uriks Recognition is something most children value. She (Gro Røsth) creates very believable settings in a language that is precisely right and easy for a child learning to read or who have just got going. … We like this book and feel that the target readership will as well." NyttiUka

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Muleum
Literature and Fiction2013 · 176 pp · Age 9+

Muleum

Erlend Loe

We’re crashing. We love you. Do what you want to do. Dad These are the words in a text-message that turns 16-year-old Julie’s life into a catastrophe. Her mum, dad and her older brother, Tom, are killed in a plane crash in Namibia. Julie sits there in the family’s big house in Oslo's West End with Krzysztof, the Polish craftsman, employed to tile the family’s swimming pool. Julie has been advised by «Psycho Geir with the beard» to write a diary, and reluctantly she has to admit that she has benefited from putting her thoughts down on paper. Through the diary we get insight in her state of mind and her experiences after the tragedy. After a failed attempt to commit suicide during a theatre premiere at the high school she attends, Julie takes off, criss-crossing the world in a desperate attempt at confronting dangers and finding herself. She is a angry young woman, rebellious and carrying a death wish, fleeing desperately from the conformity of society. Muleum won the 2010 Grote Jongeren Literatuur Pris, where he was nominated along with amongst others Dave Eggers. "Potent and playful easy read."VG"Muleum is a magnificent little text - painful and sad, but at the same time as funny and verbally sparky as Loe tends to be at his best."DAGBLADET "Entertaining and wise. Erlend Loe shows us that reading about serious topics do not need to be boring."OPPLAND ARBEIDERBLAD"Beautiful, dark, funny and sad."BERGENS TIDENDE"Erlend Loe is Norway´s version of Nick Hornby, only more crazy and funny (crazy fun!). His method of measuring the temperature of the world has given him a cult status - and it is right to do so!"AMELIA, Sweden

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