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CAPPELEN DAMM AGENCY Children’s Books Rights Catalogue 2011

Published by CAPPELEN DAMM AS www.cappelendamm.no Cover illustration: Lilian Brøgger Layout: Rino Martinsen Print: Livonia Print, Latvia, 2011 ISBN: 978-82-02-36794-7 © CAPPELEN DAMM AS 2011

Picture Books 6 contents Illustrated Books 50 First Readers 62 Young Adults & Crossover 84 Graphic Novels 102 Series 106 Picture Books 6 Non-Fiction 114 Illustrated Books 50 Author Index 132 First Readers 62 innholdsfortegnelse Backlist 140 Young Adults & Crossover 84 Graphic Novels Series Non-Fiction Author Index

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Cappelen Damm Agency Cappelen Damm is Norway’s largest publishing house, publishing approximately 1100 titles a year, within the genres of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books.

Cappelen Damm’s list of children’s books authors includes Johan Harstad, Thorbjørn Egner, Iben Sandemose, Stian Hole, Erlend Loe and Fam Ekman. We also have a strong list of fiction in translation, which includes JK Rowling, Markus Zusak, Sonya Hartnett, Darren Shan, Christopher Paolini and Eoin Colfer.

Cappelen Damm is owned jointly by Bonnier and Egmont, each of which owns 50%.

Cappelen Damm Agency represents the rights of all of the authors in this catalogue. The Agency is responsible for all foreign book rights, as well as rights for TV, film, radio, anthologies, electronic media, etc. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the authors and the sales of foreign rights.

We look forward to speaking to you.

Picture books

For ages 2–3 years

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Bodil Vidnes-Kopperud and Anette V. Heiberg

Nilsen and Ne Nilsen og Ne

It's evening, and time for Nilsen to go to bed. He drinks his milk, brushes his teeth and says goodnight to Dina. But then he realises something is missing.

'Ne,' says Nilsen. But Mummy and Daddy don't understand. 'NE!' says Nilsen, a little louder this time. Maybe they can't hear what he's saying? 'NE, NE!' he shouts.

And finally Dina understands what it is that's missing. Nilsen has said his first word!

A sweet, charming and familiar little tale set at home with Nilsen and his big sister Dina.

Bodil Vidnes-Kopperud and Anette V. Heiberg

Nilsen and the Gloves Nilsen og vottene It's winter, and Nilsen and Dina are going out to play.

Nilsen loves snow. But he doesn't like gloves! He just can't get a grip on his spade. It's much easier to dig without gloves on! He runs up the big pile of snow when Daddy tries to put his gloves on again. But there's an awful lot of snow, and Nilsen is only little.

And snow is awfully cold! Luckily he has a big sister, Dina – and she knows just what to do to make sure that Nilsen's hands don't freeze!

Bodil Vidnes-Kopperud (1975–) studied theatre in London and worked as, among other things, a director and playwright for children's and teens' theatre. This is her first children's book.

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Anette V. Heiberg (1981–) creates colourful and merry illustrations that bring a smile to children and adults alike. She illustrates children's books for clients worldwide.

For ages 2–4 years

Little Ting Counts to Twelve Lille Ting teller til 12 Little Ting has a moneybox. Inside the moneybox are two coins. Little Ting goes to the shop and buys three lollipops. Little Ting eats up all the lollipops. But then, oh no! She loses 4 teeth!

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Nhu Diep

An amusing series with lively and original illustrations. Debut author Nhu Diep has created a character and universe that is at once stylish, humorous and accomplished.

Nhu Diep

Little Ting, Cousin Stout and Cousin Lean A Book About Opposites

Lille Ting og Tung og Trang In this new book about our favourite Little Ting, we learn about opposites. Little Ting is at the playground with Cousin Stout and Cousin Lean. Cousin Stout is broad and Cousin Lean is slender. Little Ting doesn't want to sit on the seesaw when Cousin Stout is sitting at the other end. Cousin Stout wants to climb, but Cousin Lean is afraid of slipping down. When Cousin Stout takes all the sand, there's none left for Little Ting and Cousin Lean. Everything is so unfair!

A unique, humorous and colourful series cherished by adults and children alike.

Nhu Diep (1978–) is qualified within the field of visual communication, and works

freelance in addition to teaching illustration and graphic design. Nhu lives in Bergen with her husband Espen and two children, Mui and Tiger.

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For ages 3–7 years

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Annette Saugestad Helland

Superdad and Pelé Southern Brothers

Superpappa og Pelé: Sydenbrødrene This is the third book in the series all about sweet little Pelé.

Father and son travel to 'the south', the mystical place by the Mediterranean Sea that everyone in the North of the world seems to talk about.

But nothing is perfect, and Pelé's holiday isn't without its challenges – such as the big boys who rule the swimming pool.

Sydenbrødrene is a comical book about the important things in life for boys and girls of nursery school age. The first book about Pelé and his father has now been animated and adapted for film, and is soon to be shown on NRK-national TV.

Annette Saugestad Helland (1975–) studied illustration and animation at the Bergen

National Academy of Arts and University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Sweden.

Her children's book Bø! was published in 2006 and was awarded the silver prize in the Most Beautiful Books of the Year competition. She works as an animator, illustrator and artist.

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Superdad and Pelé (Superpappa og Pelé), 2007.

Superdad and Pelé: The Tooth Thief (Superpappa og Pelé: Tanntyven), 2009.

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For ages 3–7 years

Mira Loses Her Appetite Mira mister matlysten

Mira Gru is a little monster. She lives in the town of Boo with Mummy Gru and Daddy Gru and has a cat named Rasputin. One day Mira loses her appetite, and decides to go out to look for it.

First she visits Grusifer. He works as a scarecrow, but he can't help her. She looks everywhere – at Aunt Draculina's house, and the Frankengress family residence, and many other places too.

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Tor Åge Bringsværd and Egil Nyhus

Mira mister matlysten is a simple and amusing little story complemented by wonderful illustrations by Egil Nyhus. Mira is a cool little monster and a lovely new acquaintance!

Rights sold to: DENMARK (ALVILDA)

Tor Åge Bringsværd (1939–) has received many awards, as a writer and as a playwright.

His works have been translated into 23 languages and his theatrical works have been staged in twelve countries. Bringsværd writes for all ages.

Egil Nyhus (1962–) is a noted illustrator of books for children and youth.

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For ages 3–7 years

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Gry Moursund

Bibbi and the Cat Bibbi og katten Bibbi and the cat are ever so excited. Babba is arriving today. It's been ages since they saw him last. Bibbi and the cat wonder if he might have changed. They bake a delicious cake for Babba, his favourite pear cake. But it's still a long wait.

Perhaps they should have just a taste of the cake?

A simple, amusing book for the very young.

Gry Moursund (1969–) graduated from the National Art Academy with a specialization in illustration and graphic design. She has since received a number of prizes for her illustrations, among them the Brage Prize in 2003. In 2009 she won the Ministry of Culture´s Picture Book Award for her book Bukkene Bruse på Badeland. ▶ BACK LIS T

Three Cheers for Susi (Hipp Hurra for selveste Susi), 2008.

The Billy Goats at the Water Park (Bukkene Bruse på Badeland), 2009. Rights sold to: Denmark

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For ages 3–7 years

Emilie Sells a Boy Emilie selger en gutt Emilie wants to make a shop. Her little brother Max wants to join in too. Daddy helps them to set things up, but the children have to keep the shop running themselves. Sales go badly; there are no customers! At first Emilie is disappointed, but then an old lady pops by – perhaps she'll buy something? Emilie selger en gutt is the first in a new picture book series for children aged 3–6 years, written by Bjørn Arild Ersland and illustrated by Lilian Brøgger. So far there are three books planned in the series, with the second due to be released in the spring of 2012.

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Bjørn Arild Ersland and Lilian Brøgger

Rights sold to: Denmark (Alvilda)

Bjørn Arild Ersland (1965–) has written several books, including Sageren and Det første barnet på månen.

Lilian Brøgger (1950–) is a highly regarded Danish illustrator, who has specialised in picture books. Between 1967 and 1972, she trained at the Art & Crafts College in Copenhagen. Brøgger has been awarded several prizes for her work.

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For ages 3–6 years

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Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen and Helena Ohlsson

Plum Stew

Josefine Olsen’s Nursery School

Plommegrøt. Josefine Olsens Barnehage Odd has just stopped wearing nappies. It's time to harvest the plums at nursery school, and Odd gets a little over-excited and eats too much. All of a sudden, he has a BIG problem…

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen and Helena Ohlsson

As Thick as Thieves

Josefine Olsen’s Nursery School

Erteris. Josefine Olsens Barnehage Hadia and Nadia are best friends, and spend all their time together. They even have heart dresses to wear that only show a whole heart when they stand right next to one another.

But what happens when two best friends disagree about something so much that one pours a whole bucket of dirty water over the other's head?

Gudny Ingebjørg Hagen (1954–) has written screenplays for a number of children's television series for NRK. She is responsible for writing all the books, screenplays, and theatre and film scripts for Jul i Blåfjell, Jul på Månetoppen and Julenatt i Blåfjell.

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For ages 3–99 years

Tommy the Elephant Elefanten Tommy Will it tickle when worms and insects crawl through the earth that once upon a time had been Tommy? Will he become part of the flowers that grow from the earth? And is it possible that there is somebody out there who can help Tommy to feel a little less sad?

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Øystein Runde

Øystein Runde's first picture book is a tender and poetic story of a lonely little elephant that wonders what will happen to him the day that he leaves this world.

Øystein Runde (1979–) is the man behind several series, including Bjartmann, Futen, Rundetid, Margarin and Soga about Olav Sleggja.

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For ages 3–7 years

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Jan-Kåre Øien

The Cuckoo in the Clock Gjøken i klokka Baby Hare and the Hedgehog are good friends.

It is winter and Baby Hare has run out of logs.

Hedgehog is deep in his winter sleep and can’t help. Baby Hare cuts down an old birch tree.

Which is fine for him, but not for Mrs Cuckoo who lived in it. What is she to do? She moves into Baby Hare’s cuckoo clock and, after a while, makes his life so difficult he has to wake Hedgehog after all.

This, the third book about Baby Hare and the Hedgehog, is a lovely winter’s tale with enjoyable illustrations.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Lamberths)

Jan-Kåre Øien (1950–) is a renowned and popular illustrator. He sketches, paints and works as a graphic designer. But his favorite activity is illustrating children’s books.

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The Package From Australia (Pakken fra Australia), 2008.

The Chinese Teapot (Den kinesiske tekannen), 2009. Rights sold to: India (A & A Book trust)

For ages 2–7 years

The Powder Witch Pulverheksa Come along and meet the Powder Witch in the Powder Wood! You’ll also get to know a cat called Hokus and a crow called Pokus. And you’ll learn about a great big cooking pot which can make muffins and fizzy drinks and many other things, too, if only Powder Witch pops some of her powder into it.

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Ingunn Aamodt

Since 1998, 16 Powder Witch books have been published. The latest volume in the series will become available in May 2011.

Total number of published volumes: approximately 200,000 copies.

The Powder Witch is featured in two “official” dramatic productions staged by the Puppet Theatre at the National Theatre. Several CDs have been released as Powder Witch audiobooks, and the Gammafon Company has created spin-off products such as lunch boxes, drinks bottles and jigsaws.

‘The reading sensation for our youngest this year’ Førskolelærerbladet about The Powder Witch has Visitors

‘The youngest will be delighted both by the repetitions and the surprises …’

Aftenposten about Powder Witch has Visitors

‘New and old friends of Powder Witch will all enjoy this book. One thing is certain, once her stories come into your home, you’ll have to read about her again and again.’

Haugesunds Avis about Powder Witch Goes Fishing

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For ages 3–7 years

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Tore Renberg and Øyvind Torseter

Step on it, Ine! Gi gass, Ine

This is the first volume in a new series of picture books by Tore Renberg and Øyvind Torseter. Ine and Hasse are sister and brother. Ine is the older one and can fix everything. Hasse doesn't say much, only ‘yes’ or ‘tractor’. They are going to cut down a tree in the forest and Ine carries the axe, of course. Soon, all the forest animals turn up to find out what's going on.

The text is playful and charming, with overtones of jingles. The beautiful illustrations are based on cut-and-fold technique.

Gi gass, Ine received the Ministry of Culture's Award for Best Picture Book 2010.

‘Perfect! … A beautiful and clever picture book. … Words and illustra­tions are in close dialogue throughout the book. The style, both verbal and visual, is innovative, poetic, playful. Renberg/Torseter make a good team…’

Dagbladet

‘Yes! Hurray! … Gi gass, Ine combines a splendid text and splendid illustrations. It offers a playful escape from everyday life and a promise of golden read aloud moments.’

Barnebokkritikk about Gi gass, Ine Rights sold to: Denmark (Rosinante&Co), France (Didier) and Sweden (Kabusa)

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For ages 3–7 years

Ha ha, Hasse He he, Hasse

Last year we met Ine and Hasse in Gi gass, Ine! This year we meet them once again in a new book, He he, Hasse.

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Tore Renberg and Øyvind Torseter

Ine and Hasse have a plan. They want to blow up the big stone on the ground. The one that gets in the way of everything. But for that they will need some dynamite. They begin by asking the elk.

But he doesn't have any left over. Then they ask the bear and owls and others they meet. But they don't have any in stock, apart from the badger, and he is rather grumpy, particularly when he's woken in the middle of the day…

Rights sold to: Denmark (Rosinante&Co)

‘Devilish and extraordinary sequel to the perfect picture book.’

Dagbladet

Tore Renberg (1972–) published a book of short prose in 1995 called Sovende floke, which was awarded with the Tarjei Vesaas's prize for first books. Since then he has published three novels for adults, one collection of shorter prose pieces and five books for children.

Much of his work has been translated into other languages. Øyvind Torseter (1972–) has written and illustrated Klikk, For en neve havre and Avstikkere. He co-authored and illustrated several other books and won many awards – among them the 2008 BolognaRagazzi Award and the Award for The Year's Most Beautiful Book for Avstikkere.

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For ages 4–8 years

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Anna Fiske

Hello Crayon!

Hallo fargeblyanten!

The three Hallo! books by Anna Fiske are highly popular, and now comes an activity book that builds upon them. The book is in black and white, allowing for the opportunity to draw and colour in.

All one needs are five colours and a good imagination, and this becomes a fantastic little book like no other.

Anna Fiske (1964–) studied graphic design and illustration at Ölands Malarskola, and Konstfackskolan in Stockholm. Since 1992, she has worked as an illustrator of comic books, children's picture books and children's magazines.

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Hello Earth! (Hallo jorda!), 2007. Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal) Hello City! (Hallo byen!), 2009. Rights sold to: Denmark (Lamberths) Hello Planet! (Hallo planeten!), 2010. Rights sold to: Denmark (Lamberths)

For ages 4–8 years

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Anna Fiske

Here I Come!

Her kommer jeg!

A picture book that shows that adventure can be just around the corner if you take the time to look around you!

Leif throws himself into an adventure and looks after all the things that he finds on the way, just like the Ash lad in folk tales. He uses those things to make his way further along on his exploration. He finds the skipping rope perfect for tying around the shark's mouth, whilst the fish get bread and the lion gets fish. In the end, Leif finds a teddy bear and hurries back the way he came. He falls asleep in his bed – the whole adventure took place in his own back garden!

Anne Fiske plays imaginatively with both words and pictures as successfully as ever.

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For ages 4–8 years

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Jill Moursund

My Friend The Fox and I Min venn reven og jeg Mummy and the little girl are in a hurry.

Mummy hops hastily onto the bus, but the girl is left behind. What should she do? Then the fox from her jumper leaps out, and together they make their way through town, trying to find the nursery school.

An amusing book with collage illustrations in beautiful colour combinations.

A wonderful meeting of fantasy and realism.

Jill Moursund (1971–) is an illustrator with a graduate degree in visual communication from Oslo National Academy of the Arts. She has illustrated a lot of books.

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For ages 4–8 years

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Bjørn F. Rørvik and Thore Hansen

The Little Paint Brush Den lille penselen

The little paintbrush is teased by the others and thrown out of the painting cabinet. He then makes friends with an old broom. One night a thief pays a visit to the painter and steals a painting. Luckily, the painter, whose name is Edvard Munch, has an idea for a new piece of work.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Lamberths)

Bjørn F. Rørvik (1964–) has worked extensively with film and video projects for the

business sector, and for children. He studied media in Volda, with a specialization in film and television. His first children’s book was published in 1996.

Thore Hansen (1942–) has written a number of books for both children and adults. He is also a well-known and popular illustrator and has been awarded numerous prizes for his work.

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For ages 4–8 years

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Bo Gaustad

Dessert Dessert

The yellow-striped animal is just about to take a bite out of the little brown one when he is sternly warned: 'One little bite and you are dead. As dead as a doornail!'

But the biggest threat to the yellow-striped animal is Birger. He strikes fear in the heart of the garden and is in a bit of a temper.

A wonderfully surreal picture book.

Bo Gaustad (1946–) studied at The Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art

Industry and the Norwegian Institute of Children's Books. Her illustrations have been bought by the National Library of Norway, and she has illustrated several picture books.

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For ages 4–8 years

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Camilla Unger and Solveig Lid Ball

Mia and Mons

Help, We Have Headlice!

Mia og Mons. Hjelp, vi har fått lus!

This is the fourth book about Mia and Mons.

The children are looking forward to a cinema visit with Granny, but when it is discovered that they have head lice they are afraid that their cinema plans will go down the drain. Granny buys a head lice treatment and finds them some big hats, and duly satisfied they make their way to the cinema. But things don't quite go to plan...

A topical theme for younger readers, written with both humour and understanding.

Camilla Unger (1964–) is married with two children and has lived in Norway since 1992.

She has a graduate degree in literature.

Solveig Lid Ball (1967–) has studied design and illustration in both Norway and England.

She has worked as a designer and marketing specialist for Playdale Playgrounds in England and done freelance work in Norway.

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Mia, Mons and Sleeping Beauty (Mia, Mons og Tornerose), 2008.

Mia, Mons and the Princess who would not Laugh (Mia, Mons og prinsessen som ikke ville le), 2009.

Mia, Mons and the cat Per (Mia, Mons og pusen Per), 2010.

For ages 5–99 years

Lost in the City Borte vekk i byen Borte vekk i byen is a wonderful and busy little book! There are countless tasks and fantastic cityscape page spreads where all sorts of people live, and all waiting to be discovered!

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Flu Hartberg

Among all those people is little Otto, who is in a large shopping centre with his family when he has the sudden urge to use the toilet! Things ought to be simple, but obstacles keep popping up and delaying him from making his way to a bathroom. Soon he finds himself alone and wandering through the town. His family isn't sure where he's made off to, but maybe you'll have more luck at finding him?

Lose yourself in outdoor parks, teeming squares, busy shopping streets, long bathing beaches and crowded amusement parks!

‘The coolest look-and-find book this reviewer has ever read. … This is a small gold mine.’

Dagbladet

Flu Hartberg (1979–) has a background in art, having studied in both Norway and England.

His comic series have been published in stand-alone form and in various magazines. He also works as an illustrator, and has produced work for several children's books.

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For ages 5–8 years

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Max Estes

Rubbish Søppel A factual story about two dustbin-men, Sigmund and Oskar, told in colourful pictures. We follow their journey around town from beginning to end of their working day. They set out at around four in the morning and are done by your lunchtime, or thereabouts.

What would happen if there were no dustbin-men?

‘Søppel is fun! … Short, easy to read and precise sentences. Funny, educational and original illustrations.’

Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen

Rights sold to: France (La Joie de Lire)

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For ages 5–8 years

The Alphabet Feast Alfabetfesten All the letters of the alphabet are having a party, and are trying to find something to take with them. The birthday boy is Åsmund, the very last letter of the alphabet. All the letters have names and appear on the left-hand page as people in the shape of the letters they represent. On the right hand side are shapes and objects from the natural world that resemble the same letters. The illustrations are a combination of photographs and drawings.

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Max Estes

Alfabetfesten is an original and colourful ABC that will please both those learning the letters and those who are already familiar with them.

Max Estes (1977–) is an American illustrator and cartoonist living in Oslo. His work has been published and exhibited in Europe, Asia, USA, Canada and Scandinavia.

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For ages 6–99 years

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Henrik Hovland and Torill Kove

Johannes Jensen Experiences a Miracle Johannes Jensen opplever et mirakel Johannes Jensen knows that Frida has a secret.

But she won't tell him what it is. Eventually he understands that the secret is in Frida's belly.

She's going to have a baby.

While Johannes Jensen sits on his bench in Frogner park, Dr. Fjeld comes by. And together they discover what Johannes Jensen has to do to be a good father.

‘These books are a comfort for all of us who wrestle with our inner crocodiles, awkward and lonely as we often are.’

Vårt Land Rights sold to: Denmark (Lamberths)

Henrik Hovland (1965–) has been a lumberjack, security guard, journalist, investigator, election observer, travel guide, deckhand and construction worker. He debuted with the short story collection Hvit mann in 1989.

Torill Kove (1958–) has illustrated the Johannes Jensen books and has published two of

her own children's books – one of which, Den danske dikteren, was the basis for the Oscarwinning animated film of the same name in 2007.

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Johannes Jensen Feels Different (Johannes Jensen føler seg annerledes), 2003.

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Rights sold to: Denmark (Gyldendal), Palestinian Territory (Ogarit Cultural Centre), Russia (MD Media) and United States (Eerdmans)

Johannes Jensen Falling in Love (Johannes Jensen og kjærligheten), 2005.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Lamberths)

For ages 6–99 years

Harry and Roger Make a Friend of Sorts Harry og Roger får en slags venn This is the third book in the series about old friends Harry Horn and Roger Marten. They have achieved almost cult status, and the tales of their escapades have becomes classics.

Harry Horn and Roger Marten have a feeling that someone is following them and decide to set a trap. In the trap they catch a hare named Harald. Harald is a magician and looking for a circus, he says. He's very talkative, but Harry and Roger are not entirely sure whether he's always telling the truth.

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Ragnar Aalbu

Wonderful pictures and beautiful use of colour; a gloriously absurd experience with a surprising conclusion.

Ragnar Aalbu (1966–) has a graduate degree from Norway's National Arts Academy

and is a popular picture book illustrator. He received the Ministry for Culture and Church Affairs' Literary Award for a literary debut in 2004. His work has also been featured in solo exhibitions.

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Harry and Roger (Harry og Roger), 2007.

Harry and Roger’s Adventure (Harry og Roger på tur), 2009.

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For ages 5–99 years

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Stian Hole

Garmann's Secret Garmanns hemmelighet Garmann thinks about the twins, Hanne and Johanne, how similar they are and yet so different. Hanne is nasty and teases the others.

Johanne is nice and exciting to be with. She tells Garmann about a secret place that only the two of them share, a secret forest hideaway that they play in together. They draw with their fingers on each other's backs, and Johanne confides that she sleeps with the light on. For a moment, time stands still. With sensitivity, Stian Hole portrays first love.

Garmanns hemmelighet is the third book about Garmann. For the first, Garmanns sommer, Stian Hole was awarded the Brage Prize, and was the first Nordic author ever to receive the prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award in 2007. In 2009 Garmanns sommer received the Mildred L. Batchelder Award, announced by the Amercian Library Association. It also won the French Prix Sorciere for best album of the year 2008. The second, Garmanns gate, was awarded the Nordic Association of School Librarians Children's Literature prize in 2009.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Rosinante&Co), Finland (Karisto), France (Albin Michel), Germany (Hanser), Russia (Azbooka-Atticus), Spain (Kokinos), Sweden (Alfabeta) and United States (Eerdmans)

Stian Hole (1969–) is a reputed illustrator and an author. Garmanns hemmelighet is his fourth picture book.

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For ages 5–99 years

Garmann's Summer Garmanns sommer Summer is nearly over and Garmann is going to start school. Garmann is dreading it, and he tries to find out if adults dread doing things, too, while he's seeing if he's got a loose tooth. Garmann thinks about life and death, the present and the future. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Aunt Augusta whispers to him. "A sword-swallower," Garmann answers.

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Stian Hole

This is an unusual and nice story in words and pictures

by Stian Hole.

Rights sold to: Denmark (rosinante&co), Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin), France (Albin Michel), Germany (Hanser), Italy (Donzelli), Netherlands (Hoogland & Van Klaveren), , Palestinian Territory (Ogarit Cultural Centre), Poland (FISO), Qatar (Bloomsbury Qatar), Republic Of Korea (Woongjin Thinkbig), Russia (Machaon), Spain (Kokinos), Sweden (Alfabeta) and United States (Eerdmans)

Stian Hole

Garmann's Street Garmanns gate Garmann has now started at school and the world seems even more unsafe. One day he is at the stamp man's lawn with the horrible Roy. ‘Are you a wimp, Garmann? Are you too weak to light a match?' Garmann lights the match, but when he accidentally drops it and a grass fire starts, Roy runs away. Garmann is left alone to put out the fire at the stamp man's house.

And Garmann realizes that friendships are made when you least expect it.

‘A work of art in itself. … Now [Stian Hole] is ready with a new book about Garmann, and it has become just as great as the first one.’

NRK

‘Still world class. … So consistent it is time to start talking about a Hole universe of its own.’

Bergens Tidende Rights sold to: Denmark (Rosinante&Co), France (Albin Michel), Germany (Hanser), Poland (FISO), Russia (Machaon), Spain (Kokinos), Sweden (Alfabeta) and United States (Eerdmans)

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For ages 5–10 years

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Bjørn Ousland

The Dragon Hunt Dragejakten There are many types of fairytale, but nothing beats a proper one involving dragons and a spoiled princess.

The princess demands a new gift every day, and each should be better than the last according to her wishes. For her birthday she demands a dragon, and all that the King can do is to call together the strongest and bravest men in the entire kingdom – whichever man brings him a dragon will be rewarded with one half of the kingdom and the princess' hand in marriage (once she's old enough, at least).

A poor boy hears about the challenge and manages to get his hands on a dragon's egg…

A heart-warming tale with an original and amusing conclusion!

Bjørn Ousland (1959–) is a cartoonist, illustrator and author of children's books. He has

received several awards for his illustrations and cartoons, and his lines are filled with humor.

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For ages 5–12 years

My Dad is a Pirate Pappa er sjørøvar

Tuva's Daddy is a pirate, and every summer he hops in the pirate tanker to maraud the seas. His mission is just as secret as it is scary. Every year Tuva asks if she can join Daddy on his travels.

Daddy lines her up next to the measuring marks drawn on the wall. Hurray! This year, finally, she is big enough!

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Hans Sande and Silje Granhaug

First they sail the sea in Finland. The tanker is full to bursting point, but where is all the water to go? They drive and drive through country after country, until eventually soldiers and a high wall stand in their way. On the other side is Palestine. But how will they get through the wall and to those who need the water most.

Pappa er sjørøvar is a rare and fresh political picture book for children. With illustrations from Silje Granhaug, Sande takes us on a journey of warmth and importance, and asks the big questions that aren't raised often enough. Why is the world so unfair? And what can you and I do about it?

Rights sold to: Denmark (Alvilda)

Hans Sande (1946–) is a writer and a psychiatrist. He has published several books for both adults and children. Sande is best known for his picture books and has received many awards for his writing.

Silje Granhaug (1970–) has worked as an illustrator, graphic designer and visual

artist since 1991. She has illustrated several children's books and received a number of scholarships and prizes for her work.

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Pål Eikenes

Who is Bullying Ronny Rat? Hvem bøller med Rånni Råtte?

Ronny Rat is back, and this time ventures into a scary house full of bats, spiderwebs and … bank robbers?!

Humour and suspense for the youngest readers from this playful picture book that also includes fun activities and simple sums.

Ronny Rat’s Wild Day Rånni Råttes ville dag Ronny Rat has not done his maths homework and leaves home for school. On a wild journey through town he finds both delight and danger.

With colourful pages and incredibly funny characters, first-time writer Pål Eikenes appeals to both younger and adult readers with his clever humour.

An educational book for everyone who likes simple sums and finding hidden things.

Right sold to: DENMARK (LAMBERTS)

Pål Eikenes (1972–) has experience within advertising, illustration and graphic design. He works in Bergen as an illustrator, comic book artist and graphic designer.

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For ages 6–99 years

My Name is Fox Mitt navn er Fox Every day, people come from near and far to Fox the Wordsmith in order that he can write letters for them. Fox the Wordsmith writes all that he has time for and everyone is happy, until one day a woman grows suspicious. The letter to her sister hasn't arrived, and it is soon revealed that Fox the Wordsmith has duped them all. He can't write at all.

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Fam Ekman

Fox is chased out of town. Cast out and alone, he asks the moon for help. And the moon replies: ‘There's only one thing to be done. You must learn to write.’

Fox starts primary school in The Upper Realm. But there are so many letters, both big and small. How on earth will he ever manage to learn them all?

Fam Ekman (1946–) is known for her artistic illustrations. She studied at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and The Faculty of Design and Arts. Her books have been collectors' items among art-lovers for some time. Ekman has received a number of prizes, including the Art Book Prize in 2003, the Riksmal Prize in 2007 and the Critics Award in 2008. Both her text and illustrations are clever and original, and often have surrealist traits.

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Endre Lund Eriksen and Lars M. Aurtande

Even's Garden Evens hage

One of Norway's very best writers of books for children, award-winning Endre Lund Eriksen, has for the first time been working together with one of the country's most highly-rated illustrators, Lars Aurtande.

Evens hage is a burlesque creation, a strange and funny picture book showing what happens when Even decides to exterminate all the insects in his garden. And he is joined by Eva, equipped with flame-thrower, flyswatter and spraying kit. Exterminate!

Endre Lund Eriksen (1977–) writes books for children and young people. He has been

awarded several prizes, including the bookshops' ARK Prize for Children's Books twice, and the U Prize, which is awarded to books for young people.

Lars M. Aurtande (1973–) graduated from art school with a specialization in visual

communication. He has illustrated a number of children's books, and has received several distinctions for his work.

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For ages 9–99 years

The Lamb That Didn’t Want to Be Chop Lammet som ikke ville bli lår

Charming, subtle, wise and slightly bombastic discussion of the place animals take in the world (A-animals, B-animals, C-animals, X-animals, Y-animals, Z-animals...). The wise old hound with the doctorate in herding leads the discussion with the rather dim-witted shepherd, who might not be very good at herding, but is rather good at finding things. Together they have no less than 66 feisty sheep to herd up the mountain, and all whilst they discuss the state of affairs...

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Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen and Per Dybvig

Lammet som ikke ville bli lår is a rare and clever discursive picture book about animals' placement in the world.

Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen (1949–) studied architecture and has published a number of poetry collections, the latest being Erfaring og Forsvinning in 2010. His first children's book was entitled God natt lille abbor and was released in 2006.

Per Dybvig (1964–) is an illustrator and one of our foremost children’s book artists. He has received many awards for his drawings and his work has been featured in solo exhibitions. In 2005 he and Bjørn Rørvik were co-recipients of the Ministry for Culture and Church Affairs’ Literary Award for their Fox and Piglet books.

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For ages 6–99 years

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Rune Johan Andersson

Micro Monk and the Ascension

Munken Mikros himmelfart A group of monks living in a tiny little cloister at the top of a sharp mountain peak are one day brought a little boy. This little boy becomes Micro Monk, and causes quite a stir in the little community. Little by little, Micro grows evermore disobedient and difficult, and is eventually thrown from the mountaintop. A strong wind ensures his ascension – quite simply, a miracle occurs.

A wonderful, religious story set in the middle ages.

Rune Johan Andersson (1945–) is a writer and illustrator, known for his imaginative drawings for Dagbladet. He has also illustrated a number of books. Andersson has lectured at Norway's National Arts Academy and at Westerdal's Advertising School.

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Filmkameratene A/S

Elias and the Ghost Ship Elias og spøkelsesbåten The jolly old boathouse tells scary stories about a boat that sank in the deepwater cavern. A cavern so deep that nobody has ever found the bottom, and where the boat continues to sail round and round in circles, heading deeper and deeper into the darkness...

Tråle the trawler doesn't think much of the story and decides to prove that the cavern does have a bottom after all, and that all the tales of a ghost ship are nothing but nonsense. But Tråle gets stuck, and then something happens that causes his hull to tremble…

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Elias – The Little Rescue Boat (Elias – Den lille redningsskøyta), 2005.

Rights sold to: Czech Republic (Mirax), Denmark (Carlsen), Estonia (tea), Finland (Kolibri), Hungary (Mirax), Romania (Mirax), Slovakia (Mirax) and Sweden (Bonnier Carlsen)

Elias and the Royal Yacht (Elias og Kongeskipet), 2007.

Rights sold to: Czech Republic (Mirax), Denmark (Carlsen), Estonia (tea), Hungary (Mirax), Romania (Mirax) and slovakia (mirax)

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Elias – Trawler in Trouble (Elias – Tråle i trøbbel), 2009.

Rights sold to: Czech Repubublic (mirax), finland (tammi), Hungary (mirax), romania (mirax), slovakia (mirax), and sweden (bonnier carlsen)

For ages 3–6 years

Captain Sabretooth and the Bewitched Island Kaptein Sabeltann og Pinky på den forheks­ede øya In Abra, a sorceress declares that The Golden Tiger is to be found on the island of Gral, and then gives Tiny a treasure map. When the King of the Sea smells gold, nothing can stop him.

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Terje Formoe and Egil Nyhus

With Tiny and Veronica on board, The Black Lady sets her course for the Bewitched Island.

There, the Count of Gral rules with his servants Greedy, Sly and Ghastly. The Count plans to snare Captain Sabretooth and become the new ruler of the seas. Captain Sabretooth is captured, and Tiny and Veronica must do their utmost to rescue him.

Terje Formoe (1949–) is known to Norwegian children of all ages as the character Captain Sabretooth, created and performed by Formoe himself. Captain Sabretooth and his men feature on video, cds and in books – not to mention their popular outdoor shows at the Kristiansand Zoo. Egil Nyhus (1962–) is a noted illustrator of books for children and youth.

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Tiny – Captain Sabretooth's Aprentice (Pinky blir en av Kaptein Sabeltanns menn), 2002.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Carlsen) and Sweden (JH Publishers)

Captain Sabretooth and Tiny – At Sea with the Dark Lady (Kaptein Sabeltann og Pinky på tokt med den sorte dame), 2003. Rights sold to: Denmark (Carlsen) and Sweden (JH Publishers) Captain Sabretooth and Tiny's Treasure Hunt in Luna Bay (Kaptein Sabeltann og Pinky på skattejakt i Kjuttaviga), 2005. Rights sold to: Denmark (Carlsen) and Sweden (JH Publishers)

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For ages 2–5 years

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Tor Åge Bringsværd and Anne G. Holt

Cocos’ Birthday Kokos har bursdag

Today Cocos turns three years old and his friends want to surprise him. They think he deserves a proper birthday party. Lion Cub, Mrs Rabbit and Bassa go out into the forest to pick blueberries for making pancakes. Cocos can't understand where all his friends have gone.

Especially on his birthday. He waits and waits. Surely they can't have forgotten him? But suddenly the door to his house opens, and there they are, each one of them, with blueberries and pancake mix.

Tor Åge Bringsværd (1939–) has received many awards, as a writer and as a playwright.

His works have been translated into 23 languages and his theatrical works have been staged in twelve countries. Bringsværd writes for all ages.

Anne G. Holt (1961–) graduated from Westerdal's Advertising School and the Oslo

National Academy of Art. She has worked as an illustrator since 1986. She has illustrated the popular Karsten and Petra books since they were introduced in 1992.

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Cocos – The World’s Smallest Elephant (Kokos – Verdens minste elefant), 2008.

Cocos – Who can Kiss Away the Ouch? (Kokos – Hvem kan blåse bort vondten?), 2008.

Cocos and the Little Troll (Kokos og trollungen), 2009.

For ages 3–7 years

Karsten and Petra Dress Up Karsten og Petra kler seg ut

There's going to be a carnival at nursery. Petra goes home with Karsten so they can help each other find something to dress up as. They look in Mummy's wardrobe. In there are lots of strange things. ‘We can't both go as la-di-da ladies, can we?’ asks Karsten. They decide to go as tigers, and big sister Siri helps them to paint their faces. In Daddy's shop are many things that they can use for dressing up.

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Karsten og Petra kler seg ut is the twenty-second little addition to the series about Karsten and Petra.

Tor Åge Bringsværd and Anne G. Holt

Karsten and Petra in the Library Karsten og Petra på biblioteket Karsten often accompanies his big sister, Siri, to the library. There in the library is a whole room just for children's books. Karsten likes books with pictures of space rockets and outer space best of all. Some Saturdays there is a fairytale hour or a puppet show, which Karsten likes to tell Petra about.

Where Petra lives there is a book bus that comes once a month. Inside the bus are bookshelves on both sides. Petra mostly likes to borrow books about animals. When Karsten sleeps over at Petra's house one night they play library together, and Lion Cub and Miss Rabbit want to borrow some books too.

Karsten og Petra på biblioteket is the twenty-third little addition to the series about Karsten and Petra.

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For ages 1–3 years

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CreaCon Entertainment AS

City of Friends Everyone Makes Mistakes, Ted Vennebyen – Alle kan gjøre feil, Ted Ted is a recruit at the hospital in the City of Friends and dreams of becoming an ambulance driver. There is a lot to learn and take care of, and it is not always easy when the alarm goes and he and Abby have to dash out as quick as can be!

City of Friends is a lovely series for boys and girls of pre-school age. Teamwork, friendship, knowledge, respect and fun activities are the keywords among the inhabitants of this little city.

The television series has been sold to more than 130 countries, and is Norway's biggest children's television success.

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City of Friends Happy Birthday, Frankie!

Vennebyen – Gratulerer med dagen, Snorkus!

It's five years since Frankie joined the fire service in the City of Friends, and everyone he knows is preparing a party to celebrate. But on the way to put out a fire, Frankie's engine breaks down... Has he grown too old to be a fire engine?

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For ages 3–6 years

City of Friends Gone in the Friends' Forest Vennebyen – Forsvunnet i Venneskogen Martin, Mia and Jumpi are walking in the Friends' Forest. When they don't return home, their parents begin to worry. Max and Tiffany follow up the case, and with the help of the police helicopter Hayley, they begin a search. It's not easy to see the children in the dark, but then Martin has a clever idea!

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CreaCon Entertainment AS

CreaCon Entertainment AS

City of Friends Elfie helps

Vennebyen – Elfie hjelper til Elphie has his own special space in the basket on top of Frankie the fire engine. With his long trunk, Elphie can put out fires, save people and animals in need or help in lots of other ways. Join Elphie and see what makes him the best fire-fighting recruit in the world!

Carl Christian Hamre – Policeman and founder of CreaCon Entertainment AS. Hamre's bedtime story, initially written for his son, has become an international success. The values that Hamre wished to portray in the Vennebyen series, are now brought to life through the television series, books, DVDs and more.

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For ages 1–3 years

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Morten Myklebust

Fergie at the Market Gråtass på markedet Fergie is heading to the annual market with his friends. There are lots of strange things to be seen – animals, people and different vehicles. Even the silly scraphandlers appear, though they hadn't bargained with meeting Fergie...

Morten Myklebust

Fergie Gets a New Friend Gråtass får en ny venn Fergie likes to spend time with his friends, Gamlefar, Goggen and Grynet, but sometimes he feels a little lonely being the only living machine on the farm.

When Fergie finds some old drawings by Goggen's uncle George of a self-propelled, power-driven, fully automatic scarecrow, he asks Goggen to build what he hopes will become a new friend for him. But when the scarecrow, who they call Scary, starts to receive more attention than Fergie, things start to look very different from how he'd imagined they would!

Morten Myklebust (1961–) has both written screenplays and pencilled comic series. He has also written, drawn and designed a number of factbooks for children and young people on the topic of Norwegian Vikings and medieval history.

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Illustrated books

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Come along and join us in the fantastic world of Thorbjørn Egner!

No other books have left such an impression on children growing up in Norway as these books have; the songs, the texts and the characters have become national institutions. And because Thorbjørn Egner was both the illustrator and the writer, the relationship between the pictures and texts is bound in a very special way.

Very few authors get closer to the child’s imagination than Egner does. Karius and Baktus has also been immortalized in Ivo Caprino’s puppet film, and a fullscale Cardamom Town has been built at Kristiansand Zoo. Not only are Egner’s stories performed on stage in many countries, his books have, to date, been translated into 21 languages. And despite being published more than 50 years ago, they are still as popular as ever.

‘The brilliance of Egner comes from his ability to tell his stories in such a way that children can understand and fantasize about them.

The fantastic and adventurous tales are stamped with a naïve and authentic label.’

Tordis Ørjasæter on Egner’s authorship Thorbjørn Egner’s books are sold to: bulgaria, china, denmark, faroe islands, finland, france, Georgia, germany, hungary, iceland, israel, italy, japan, korea, latvia, the netherlands, poland, romania, russia, sweden, turkey and usa

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Tommy and the Elephant (Tommy og Elefanten) Captain Black-Bill and 40 Other Favourite Egner Songs (Kaptein Sorte-Bill og 40 andre kjente Egner-viser) Jumbo’s Journey through the World (Jumbo som dro ut i verden) The Book of Counting (Telle-boka) Ole Jakob Goes to Town (Ole Jakop på bytur) When Per was a Cow (Da Per var ku) The Band Comes to Town (Musikantene kommer til byen)

Klatremus and the Other Animals in the Hakkebakke Forest Klatremus og de andre dyrene i Hakkebakkeskogen The Hakkebakke Forest is a small world which, in many ways, resembles our own bigger world. Klatremus and Morten and Daddy Ted and Mikkel and all the others in the forest are animals and look like animals too, but they also wear clothes and walk on two legs and live in houses, and remind us a lot of people in what they do and say, and how they think. Also in the Hakkebakke Forest is, as it is with us in the big world, a desire for peace and safety and respect for everyone.

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Karius and Baktus Karius og Baktus This is the story about two tiny folks, Caries and Bacties, living in the teeth of a boy called Jens. As long as he only brushes his teeth every fortnight and eats white bread with syrup, the trolls are enjoying their happy days in the teeth. They even build a new house with an underground tunnel to the old house.

Suddenly they hear Jens cry out in pain. He has a terrible tooth ache. Caries and Bacties can hear Jens' mother insist on him brushing his teeth, and the happy days are threatened. Then one day Jens goes to the dentist…

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When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town Folk og røvere i kardemomme by Cardamom Town is a somewhat different town than we are used to. Here we meet both donkeys and camels in the streets – and maybe even a lion? The head of police Bastian is keeping the town safe and sound, but does not like to arrest anyone. Old and wise Tobias in the tower is predicting the weather, and Auntie Sophie is taking care of little Camomile. Syversen is driving the tram between the town's two stops while he is singing for the passengers. But be aware! Just outside Cardamom the three robbers called Kasper, Jesper and Jonathan live!

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Rune Belsvik

The Enormous, Slightly Cool Foolfart Book Den kjempestore småstilige Dustefjert-boka Illustrated by Turi Frantze Lauenborg

Rune Belsvik’s books about Foolfart have been compared to Winnie-the-Pooh. While Winniethe-Pooh has his Hundred Meter Woods, Foolfart lives near a stream along with many different characters. The little country along the stream is a place where there are little events and big ideas. The smallest incident can lead to the biggest commotion. But most days Foolfart skips stones in the water and talks to the ducklings.

Piper chops wood. Windbag has wet feet.

Doughboy bakes biscuits. Octavia sings and dreams of having a sweetheart. Deep in the woods is a quail keeping a rock warm in her nest. And suddenly the duckling has grown so he is able to run around on his own.

Rune Belsvik’s stories about Foolfart and his neighbors belong among the classics of Norwegian children’s literature. The books are especially suitable for reading aloud.

Rights sold to: germany (gerstenberg) and serbia (kreativni centar)

Rune Belsvik (1956–) is a versatile, highly valued and popular writer of a long line of books for children, youth and adults. He made his literary début in 1979 and has received many awards over the years. He received the Ministry for Culture and Church Affairs’ Literary Award in 1994 and the Critic’s Award in 1996 for his Dustefjerten books.

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For ages 4–7 years

Not Just Wild Wilma Ikke bare Ville Wilma Illustrated by Lene Ask

This is the third book in the series about Wild Wilma, who gets really bogged down this time around! Not only is Dad set to marry Mari, but they're going to have children too. Wilma is going to be a big sister. All this without anyone even asking her!

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Andrea Bræin Hovig

Andrea Bræin Hovig (1973–) is an actor, singer and children's book author. She debuted with the book Ville Wilma in 2008.

Lene Ask (1974–) is a cartoonist, illustrator, photographer and author. She received the Sproing Award in 2006 for her cartoon series Hitler, Jesus and Grandpa.

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For ages 6–10 years

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Webjørn S. Espeland

Aldrin Acrobat Becomes an Astronaut Aldrin Akrobat blir astronaut Illustrated by Tom Ostad

A fantastically fun adventure and philosophical fable about the big questions surrounding life and death.

The cycle acrobat Aldrin is tired of circus life and decides to buy himself a Russian spaceship named Puppiter. He is given leave from the circus in order to try and take some impressive advertising shots from his cycles in outer space.

With that he's off, and the time is nigh for great discoveries –black holes, figthophants in outer space, life after death and the power of love.

Webjørn Espeland (1979–) has several years of experience working as a reporter,

producer and presenter as part of NRK's Barnetimen (radio program for children). Aldrin Akrobat blir astronaut marks his debut as an author.

Tom R. Ostad (1968–) has a copywriter degree from Westerdal School of Communication.

He is self-taught in drawing and illustration, and has worked with cartoons since 1990, among others with the magazine Pyton. He has been the editor of both the magazine Pondus and the website pondus.no.

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For ages 6–99 years

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Erlend Loe

Kurt Courier Kurt kurér Illustrated by Kim Hiorthøy

At last, another book about the fork truck driver Kurt! This time, rebels want to divide Norway into two parts and Kurt has to line up as Gunnar’s courier. His task is to deliver a super-important letter to Gunnar’s brother Bodvar, who is tied up at a quayside somewhere near the Russian border.

Kurt is thrown into a near-fatal run of events, what with treachery, deprivation and the constant struggle to find working batteries for the truck.

Erlend Loe (1969–) is one of Norway’s best-selling authors. He made his literary début with Tatt av kvinnen in 1993. His break-through, both in Norway and internationally, came with the publication of his second novel Naiv.Super. in 1996.

Kim Hiorthøy is a popular artist who has illustrated many books and made a number of book jackets.

The Kurt series is sold to: Czech Republic (baobab), china (hunan), Denmark (gyldendal), The Faroe Islands (bókadeildin), Finland (Wsoy), France (la joie de lire), Hungary (scolar), Italy (feltrinelli), Korea (nurimbo), Latvia (hiels un mazs), poland (ene due rabe), the Netherlands (de geus), Russia (azbooka), Slovenia (educy) and Sweden (alfabeta)

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▶ BACK LIS T Fisken Kurt is a fork truck driver. Every day he drives his truck down at the docks, and he lifts boxes weighing more than a thousand kilos. Besides, Kurt has a moustache, a lovely wife and three weird children. One day Kurt finds something strange on the peer. Something he has never seen before in his entire life. A giant fish! He brings it home on his truck, and together he and his family travel around the world eating from the fish.

Kurt Turns Evil Kurt blir grusom

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The Fish

The fork truck driver Kurt has been a truck driver for many years. Almost since he was a little boy. One day Kurt saves a man who is sleep-walking from drowning. As a reward he gets a diamond the size of a football. But what do you need a diamond for? Kurt sells it and gets fifty million kroners.

With all this money in the garage it is understandable that Kurt turns evil. It can happen to the best of them.

Kurt Quo Vadis?

Kurt quo vadis?

Kurt is overcome by an uncomfortable inferiority complex. He quits his job in order to do something with his life. He wants to leave a trace after himself, and consequently decides to vacuum clean the whole world to make it all neat and tidy. Unfortunately, Kurt’s idea is not as good as he anticipated, and gradually he grows increasingly confused. But with the help of his youngest son Bud, it all turns out quite well in the end.

Kurt Racks his Brain Kurt koker hodet Kurt has driven forklifts at Gunnar’s docks for years and years. But all the boats have stopped coming, ever since a brand new harbour was constructed nearby. Now, Kurt and Bud are hired to polish containers there. One day they hear strange noises. A whole bunch of people suddenly appear from one of the containers, looking like they come from all over the place. And there are serious problems, especially for Kurt and Anne-Lise. Little Bud, however, falls in love!

Kurt Turns Holy Kurtby Kurt and his family are on vacation in their fork truck. They are going to Finland. But since Kurt thinks that “maps are for wimps”, he gets lost and winds up in a river. The river takes them to Kurt City, where members of a cult called the Ping Pong Church live. The sect has just lost their pastor and they appoint Kurt as their new leader.

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For ages 6–10 years

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Gro Dahle

Hope, said the Goose Håpe, sa gåsa Illustrated by Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus

A lovely collection of animal poetry from one of our foremost picture book creators. As the title suggests, a very special goose takes centre stage.

Some of the poems are amusing, whilst others are poignant, philosophical or simply curious.

Goose is fond of swan, with his long and elegant neck. It's not all bad being a goose though – especially when the swan whispers beautiful words to her.

Gro Dahle (1962–) writes for both children and adults. As a children's book writer she

is known for her poetic books on themes that are often given little attention. Her poetry collections Regnværsgåter and Hundre tusen timer have solid places in the canon of modern Norwegian poetry. She has also published novels and short stories.

Kaia Linnea Dahle Nyhus (1990- ) is a student of visual communication at the National Academy of Arts in Oslo, and also studies illustration at the Luzern College in Switzerland.

She designs book and CD covers and illustrations for newspapers. She has made short films, both in documentary format and animations.

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For ages 6–99 years

Loopy Rhymes Pling i bollen Illustrated by Bendik Kaltenborn

Ingvild H. Rishøi, author of the children's book Unbrakomonsteret as well as two collections of short stories, is back with the collection of poetry Pling i bollen.

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Ingvild H. Rishøi

This time around she has had some help from the award-winning illustrator Bendik Kaltenborn; together they have created a universe within itself, where stones on a sloping mountainside can end up in intense discussion with one another, and a dachshund can make friends with a salmon without raising eyebrows.

Rishøi's rhymes gesture teasingly towards the genre's great masters, such as Inger Hagerup and Andre Bjerke, whilst simultaneously showing great respect for their influence. First and foremost, the author has created poems for a new generation. Some are touching and tranquil, most are wild and wonderful, and what binds them all is their display of a seldomseen linguistic ingenuity.

Ingvild H. Rishøi (1978–) is one of the editors of the journal Avsagd Hagle. She also writes fiction for adults.

Bendik Kaltenborn (1980–) is an award winning designer and illustrator with an education from Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, Stockholm, and has a BA in Visual Communication at The National Academy of the Arts in Oslo. ▶ BACK LIS T The Allen Key Monster (Unbrakomonsteret), 2007.

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For ages 9–12 years

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Guro Sibeko

Night of the Blood Moon Blodmånenatta Illustrated by Knut André Solberg

Kaspara lost her mother at sea, and is convinced that she now hovers restlessly over the waves, desperately in search of her daughter. Luckily, Kaspara lives in Vesterålen, where trolls still live in the mountains, and the Huldra, water sprite, and the hill people are never far away. If she can remain strong enough not to be charmed, wily enough not to be stolen away to the hillsides and stubborn enough not to be lured down in the cold watery depths, perhaps Kaspara can persuade the forces of the underworld to help bring her mother home.

Blodmånenatta is a magical and amusing tale of sorrow, courage and a girl who never, ever gives up.

Guro Sibeko (1975–) hails in part from both the Northern fjords of Norway and South

African zulu culture. She lives in Oslo with her wife and child. Sibeko debuted as an author in 2009. This is her first children's book.

Knut André Solberg (1972–) studied at the Joe Kubert School of Graphic Art & Cartooning in the USA. He has previously published the cartoon series Futen, written by Øystein Runde. In 2007 he won the Raptus Comic Festival debut prize.

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Lion readers Well over 1 million books have been sold since the publication of the first Lion Reader in 1988. Now the Lions are out in a terrific new design!

THE LION READERS COME AT SEVERAL LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY: LION CUB, 4–7 YEARS In the autumn of 2010 we launched Lion Cubs for 4- to 7-year-olds. The books are printed in capital letters and have only one sentence per page. Perfect for the earliest readers!

MY FIRST LION READER, 6–9 YEARS These books suit children who know all the capital letters and can read a little, but still find lower case letters unfamiliar. The text is formulated so that it should be as easy to read as possible and so offer the less practised readers the joy of a wonderful experience: to read a whole book on your own.

LION READER, 7–11 YEARS The Lion Readers with their short lines and large letters are made for easy reading. The children will find a subject they care for, be it football, animals, loving somebody or monsters.

LION PLUS, 9–12 YEARS Everyone who knows about the Lion readers will quickly find his or her way through the Lion Plus series. The books are created for slightly older children who may have had less reading practice than they need. The text in each book is still quite short and interspersed with illustrations, but the size of the letters is somewhat smaller.

For ages 4–7 years

Ida and the Wolf Ida og ulven Ida is going to sleep over at Grandma's. Grandma sits at her bedside and reads a fairytale about a wolf that eats a little girl and her grandmother. In the darkness Ida thinks she hears sinister noises. It's the wolf!

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Camilla Kuhn

Ida og ulven is a thriller for the youngest readers.

Rights sold to: Sweden (Berghs)

Camilla Kuhn

Loose Tooth Løs tann Tim can't wait for his loose tooth to fall out. He plans to give it to the tooth fairy and hopes to receive some money in return. Tim is saving up for a bicycle.

However, by some unfortunate accident, he swallows the tooth and suddenly everything looks very bleak.

Right up until the moment he makes a toilet visit, that is, when he hears something tinkle all the way down in the toilet bowl. Can it be...?

Camilla Kuhn (1975–) debuted with the picture book Hvordan Greger Grinebiter havnet i bitter duell og alt nesten ble helt rosa in 2007.

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Jan Chr. Næss

Abra Cadabra Hokus Pokus Illustrated by Ketil Selnes

Fredrik can't believe his eyes when the postman removes one of his fingers right in front of Fredrik's nose.

How did he do it? And where on earth did the finger go? Is it in the post box? Under the postman's hat? In his bag?

Hokus Pokus is a charming everyday mystery.

Jan Chr. Næss

The Swimming Pool Svømmehallen Illustrated by Ketil Selnes

The silly lifeguard says that Fredrik can't bring his dog Rufus into the swimming pool, even though he is Fredrik's very best friend.

What will Fredrik do now?

Jan Chr. Næss (1964–) is an award-winning author, who writes for both children and adults.

Ketil Selnes (1974–) is an illustrator and graphic designer.

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For ages 4–7 years

The Tree House Hytte i skogen Sara is building a tree house. Daddy is helping. But when the tree house is finished, it turns out to be rather a lonely little place. Nobody comes to visit.

Luckily Daddy knows just what's missing: a doormat with the word "welcome" written on it. Soon all the weird and wonderful creatures of the forest come to visit Sara in her tree house. She offers tea, and even coffee for those who want it.

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Harald Kolstad has written and illustrated a wonderful tale a little out of the ordinary, creating an accessible text with subtle depths and employing logic that rings true among young readers.

Harald Kolstad (1974–) is an illustrator and comic strip artist. He has, among his other works, created Romkamerat Syvers grublebok, and the drawn comic strip Det går bedre nå.

He is an associate of the working group Illustratørene.

Rikke Komissar

Olivia Eats Art Olivia spiser kunst Illustrated by Tiril Valeur

Olivia and Mum are at The Autumn Exhibition. There are a lot of strange pieces of art on display in the different rooms, and Olivia thinks it's all quite good fun.

But after a while Olivia feels hungry, and takes a bite out of an art installation made of bananas...

A funny and original little book with a simple storyline that also works excellently as an introduction into what art is and how it can be experienced by adults and children alike.

A new, charming book from the successful pairing of Pål H. Christiansen and Tiril Valeur.

Rikke Komissar (1972–) is the manager of Akershus Kunstsenter. For many years she was project coordinator for The Autumn Exhibition.

Tiril Valeur Holter-Andersen (1975–) trained at the National Academy of the Arts, where she specialised in visual communication. She has designed and drawn many covers for books and CDs and exhibited her work on several occasions.

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For ages 4–7 years

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The Lunch Pack Matboksen Illustrated by Tiril Valeur

A simple, witty and warm story of an ordinary family on an ordinary morning that nonetheless turns out to be a little different from all the others.

Chaos in the kitchen! Daddy tries as best he can to get the lunch boxes ready. Mummy walks Mie to school, with the little one in the pram. But when it's time to cross the road outside the school, a stream of cyclists holds them up. In the end, Mummy is run over! But who is the only cyclist to lose their balance and fall into the hedge?

Pål H. Christiansen (1958–) has written several novels for children and adults.

Tiril Valeur Holter-Andersen (1975–) trained at the National Academy of the Arts, where she specialised in visual communication. She has designed and drawn many covers for books and CDs and exhibited her work on several occasions.

Thomas Framnes

Jonas and his Little Brother Paint the House Jonas og lillebror maler huset Illustrated by Ida Larmo

Daddy always has so much to do. If it's not one thing, it's another. He'll never finish painting the house, even though Mummy nags him all the time about it. Finally Jonas and his little brother get out their paintbrushes.

It can't be all that hard to paint a house, surely?

A funny and original tale about two inventive little boys who want to help their Daddy.

Thomas Framnes (1972–) studied at the Westerdal's School of Communication and made his literary début in 2005 with a short story collection. His first children's book, Storm og Albrikt bygger kassebil was published in 2008.

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Ida Larmo (1981–) has a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication from Oslo National Academy of the Arts. She works as an illustrator and graphic designer.

For ages 5–7 years

Julia and the Elf Julia og nissen Illustrated by Johan Egerkrans

What does Santa's son do on Christmas Eve? He must have an awful Christmas, given that his father is always away on business?

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Janne Aasebø Johnsen

In this warm and wonderful Christmas tale, Santa's son kicks over his porridge bowl and scares away all the little birds in his frustration at having to celebrate Christmas without his father.

Julia, the girl who set the porridge out in the barn, has to find a solution to Santa's son's problems.

Johan Egerkrans (1978–) has years of experience as an illustrator and designer in the areas of literature, games, films, fashion and comic strips. He lives in Stockholm.

Janne Aasebø Johnsen

Broken Ødelagt

Illustrated by Rikke Fjeld Jansen

Little Iris breaks Mummy's favourite Christmas decoration and is in despair. How can she possibly tell Mummy about the broken angel?

But luckily, all's well that ends well: it turns out that Mummy once did the very same thing herself, with the very same angel when she was young. Thank goodness glue exists!

A classic and warm Christmas tale for the youngest readers.

Janne Aasebø Johnsen (1967–) is a trained teacher. She has written three children's books.

Rikke Fjeld Jansen (1987–) works with graphics and illustration. She is qualified in the discipline of 3D and media, but favours drawing. When not playing her Xbox, she likes to be underwater searching for octopuses.

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For ages 6–9 years

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Otto Monster’s Scary School Start Otto Monsters skumle skolestart Illustrated by Reidar Kjelsen

Otto Monster's school start wasn't very much like everyone else's. To get a place at school he had to overcome challenges so gruesome that only the fewest monsters dare even to attempt them. How would you feel about sliding naked down a slide made of extra rough sandpaper, or lying underneath a seesaw whilst all the teachers sat on it, or playing very rough football against the biggest, toughest monsters in the whole school?

Jon Ewo (1957–) has worked as a consultant, editor, writer, author and publisher. His first book for young adults was published in 1992. He has also written children's books and crime fiction. All of his books are filled with a generous dose of humor.

Reidar Kjelsen (1970–) has a graduate degree from The State Handicraft and Industrial

Art Academy in Oslo. He works as an illustrator and is the author of several children’s books.

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Otto Monster Wants Sweet Revenge (Otto Monster vil ha søt hevn), 2000.

Otto Monster Turns Super Bad (Otto Monster blir superslem), 2006.

Otto Monster Leaves the Planet (Otto Monster forlater planeten), 2009.

Otto Monster and the Cry-Baby (Otto Monster og drittungen), 2007.

For ages 6–9 years

Jon and the Fly Jon og flua Jon saves a drowning fly from certain death in the bathtub, and the fly is so happy that he decides to follow Jon wherever he goes. Jon soon finds out that it's a little tiresome having a fly buzzing in front of your nose when you're trying to play football or eat your food.

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Jon has to do his best to get rid of him...

Camilla Kuhn (1975–) debuted with the picture book Hvordan Greger Grinebiter havnet i bitter duell og alt nesten ble helt rosa in 2007.

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Gro Røsth

Bo and the Thing that Beeped Bror og noe som sier pip Illustrated by Julia Mordvinova Gilje

The third book in the series about Bo. It's Sunday and Bo wakes up late. The house is quiet.

Bo wanders over to the window. Gosh! There's a red car in the middle of the lawn. How on earth did that get there? Perhaps it was left there by somebody who stole it? Bo and Ole want to investigate the car, but they have to promise not to touch anything. Then they hear a beeping. Is it coming from inside the car? They can't see a thing. But there's the sound again. What can it be?

Everyday occurrences can lead to dramatic events!

Gro Røsth (1945–) has written several children's books and two books for adults. She has also written a stage play and a screenplay for an animated film.

Julia M. Gilje (1978–) is a versatile artist. She attained the highest education from St. Petersburg in Russia, and works with both oil paintings and graphics.

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Bo All Alone (Bror helt alene), 2010.

Rights sold to: Faroe Islands

Bo Gets Scared (Bror blir redd), 2011.

Rights sold to: Faroe Islands

For ages 5–8 years

Sindre and Selma and the Little Angry Boy Sindre og Selma og Sinnataggen Illustrated by Julia Mordvinova Gilje

This is the fifth book in the series about Sindre and Selma.

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Øistein Hølleland

It's spring, and Sindre and Selma are taking a walk in Frogner Park with their mothers. In the park is a statue called Little Angry Boy. 'Has Selma ever been as angry as the Little Angry Boy?' Sindre wonders. And is it okay to feel angry towards people who are unkind?

Øistein Hølleland (1950–) has been a teacher for many years and Chairman of the Norwegian Association for Children and Young Adults Writers (1990–1996). Since 1997 he has been a full time writer and has published several collections of poetry, non-fiction books and a series of novels for children and young adults.

Julia M. Gilje (1978–) is a versatile artist. She attained the highest education from St. Petersburg in Russia, and works with both oil paintings and graphics.

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Sindre and Selma (Sindre og Selma), 2008.

Sindre and Selma Take the Train (Sindre og Selma tar toget), 2010.

Sindre flies alone (Sindre flyr alene), 2007.

Letter to Selma (Brevet til Selma), 2009.

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For ages 6–9 years

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Eldrid Johansen

Champion Premievalp

Illustrated by Eivind Gulliksen

Hjalmar has finally started to behave himself. He has learned to sit nicely and to come when Bjørnar calls for him. Mummy is happy, but it’s not enough for Bjørnar. What he really wants is a champion dog! One that can do fun tricks and win prizes. But things don’t quite go according to plan...

Then Mummy sees an announcement in the newspaper. A theatre group is in need of an obedient dog to star in their play. Could Hjalmar be just the dog they are looking for?

This is the fifth book about Bjørnar and his endearing canine friend.

Eldrid Johansen (1973–) is a trained singer and actor from the Bårdar Academy of Musical Theater, and she also has a degree from the University of Oslo. She made her literary début in 2005 with Sara vil bli stjerne.

Eivind Gulliksen (1973–) made his literary début in Korea with Bud and the Nameless Potato in 2002, which was chosen for the Bologna Bookfair Exhibition the same year. He works on a number of projects for Norway, Great Britain and Korea. ▶ BACK LIS T

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‘A hilarious and well-written story about what it’s like to have a pet.’

Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen about Lekkerbisk

For ages 7–11 years

Fjodor on Ice Fjodor på is

Illustrated by Annlaug Auestad

This is the fifth book about Fjodor, who this time becomes rather caught up, quite literally! On a shopping trip with Mummy, Palle stands at the fish counter and has a look at the fish on offer.

And who should be lying there but a frozen and half-dead Fjodor? Things don’t get any better when an old and not-very-friendly lady buys him and wants to make fish soup with him! But when Fjodor gets a little warmth back into his body, it’s time for him to come back with a vengeance!

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Pål H. Christiansen

A thrilling near-death experience from Norway’s freshest cod!

Pål H. Christiansen (1958–) has written several books for children and adults.

Annlaug Auestad (1965–) works as an illustrator. She graduated from the National Academy of the Arts in Bergen. Auestad has illustrated many books, and in the autumn of 2006 her first children’s book – a beautiful little picture book for the youngest children – was published.

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‘Amusing surrealism. ... I hope that lots of children will go bananas with Fjodor.’

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For ages 7–11 years

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Åsa’s Chills Åsas grøss

Illustrated by Rikke Fjeld Jansen

Åsa doesn’t like the house they have moved to.

It’s cold, and there’s a boy sitting in the bathtub.

There’s a man standing in the kitchen too, though he doesn’t make a sound. And Mummy and Daddy can’t see a thing! Is it only Åsa that can see it’s haunted here?

A real thriller for all readers that like a scare!

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For ages 7–11 years

The Boy in the Mirror Gutten i speilet Illustrated by Rikke Fjeld Jansen

Mum might think he is only dreaming, but this is no dream: someone is waving to Kalle from inside the mirror. A boy. He is sitting on Kalle’s bed, but everything looks different. And then Kalle puts his hand through the mirror...

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Eldrid Johansen

A true thriller for all readers that like a scare!

Eldrid Johansen (1973–) is a trained singer and actor from the Bårdar Academy of Musical Theater, and she also has a degree from the University of Oslo. She made her literary début in 2005 with Sara vil bli stjerne.

Rikke Fjeld Jansen (1987–) works with graphics and illustration. She is qualified in the discipline of 3D and media, but favours drawing. When not playing her Xbox, she likes to be underwater searching for octopuses.

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Jon Ewo

Guggen and the Mystery of the Abominable Were-Owl Guggen og mysteriet med den avskyelige varuglen Illustrated by Reidar Kjelsen

This is the sixth book about Guggen and Gina's adventures.

Guggen and Gina are back in an exciting mystery that brings together mad scientists, haughty butlers, jealous brothers in propeller aircraft and a bona fide were-owl! It doesn't get any more chilling than this!

Jon Ewo (1957–) has worked as a consultant, editor, writer, author and publisher. His first book for young adults was published in 1992. He has also written children's books and crime fiction. All of his books are filled with a generous dose of humor.

Reidar Kjelsen (1970–) has a graduate degree from The State Handicraft and Industrial

Art Academy in Oslo. He works as an illustrator and is the author of several children’s books.

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Goo and the Teatre Vampire Mystery (Guggen og mysteriet med teatervampyren), 2002.

Goo and the Big Gouda Mystery (Guggen og mysteriet med den store gauda), 2008.

Goo and the Raven of Misfortune (Guggen og mysteriet med ulykkesravnen), 2010.

Goo and the Mystery with the Bell Jar from Malta (Guggen og mysteriet med osteklokken fra Malta), 1999.

For ages 7–11 years

David is Skateboarding David skater Illustrated by Harald Kolstad

This is an excellent book about skateboarding: the characters are realistic and so are the skateboarding experiences. The author skates himself, as well as being a teacher. He remembers what it is like to be new to it, like David in the book. How it felt to stand at the top of the ramp thinking ‘Dare I do this?’

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Arild Rossebø

Great reading for the most active children.

Arild Rossebø (1974–) has skated almost his whole life. He has also been working as a

teacher at a Waldorf School. Rossebø studied at the Creative Writing Academy in Hordaland and at the Writers' College in Bø.

Harald Kolstad (1974–) is an illustrator and comic strip artist. He has, among his other works, created Romkamerat Syvers grublebok and the drawn comic strip Det går bedre nå.

He is an associate of the working group Illustratørene.

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For ages 7–11 years

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Lars Mæhle

Fumblefield FC in Norway Cup Knoterud FK i Norway Cup (Bokmål) Illustrated by Steinar Moldestad

To Johnny K, Meet me at 18:05 in the haunted castle at the amusement park at Ekebergsletta.

Regards, A secret admirer.

Our favourite football team, Fumblefield FC under 10s, have made it to the Norway Cup. It's not enough that they are to face their archenemies Red Hawk Athletic in the league.

They will doubtlessly meet them here too! But the Trøgstad girls' team are spectating – and Johnny K has received a mysterious message in a bottle: Love + football = trouble?

Knoterud FK i Norway Cup is the seventh book in the series about Østfold's most charming football team. They may not yet have won a real competition, but they have started to score goals!

Football players at First Reader age love Fumblefield!

Lars Mæhle (1971–) made his literary début in 2002 with a young adult novel, Keeperen til Tunisia, which was named the best children and young adult book by the website poeten.no.

He has since published several critically acclaimed books for both children and young adults.

Steinar Moldestad (1981–) is an art director and works as a freelancer. He has illustrated a line of children’s books.

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80 Fumblefield FC and the Demo Match (Knoterud FK –Vennskapskampen), 2009.

Fumblefield FC – A Ball with Numbers (Knoterud FK – Ball med tall), 2009.

Fumblefield FC Conquers the World (Knoterud FK – Erobrer verden), 2008.

FumblefieldFC and the treasure in the Attic (Knoterud FK og skatten på mørkeloftet), 2008.

For ages 9–12 years

Draug Hour Draugtimen Illustrated by Rikke Fjeld Jansen

Sara, Magnus and Kristian play together in their metal band, Cut Throat. They have just completed their summer tour when they are offered one last gig: the Draug Festival, on a small island way out at sea. The band has some doubts when they arrive on the island: The conditions they have to play in are hopeless and there isn't an audience member in sight. But once darkness falls, the festival grounds fill up without one single boat having made its way to the island. It's almost as if the audience have come straight up out of the water...

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Tore Aurstad

Tore Aurstad (1972–) is a translator and writer. He has written several thrillers for children and young adults.

Rikke Fjeld Jansen (1987–) works with graphics and illustration. She is qualified in the discipline of 3D and media, but favours drawing. When not playing her Xbox, she likes to be underwater searching for octopuses.

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For ages 9–12 years

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Bjørn Arild Ersland

27 Degrees on the Beach 27 grader på stranda Illustrated by Annlaug Auestad

This is the second book about Lars and his friends. Hot Dog is just as annoying as ever, Lars remains equally as in love with Live, and she is still at least as beautiful as she ever was.

It's summer, the sun is beaming down and Lars is so in love that he simply doesn't know what to do with himself...

27 grader på stranda is a lovely summer holiday read all about friendship and what it's like to fall in love.

Bjørn Arild Ersland

Hot Dog, The Idiot Pølseidioten Illustrated by Annlaug Auestad.

Hot Dog lies on the floor. He sees the girls in the shower. Lars wants to look too, but does not dare. But then he picks up his courage and sees his classmate, Live, naked for the first time. Lars has never seen anything so beautiful.

Lars is in love with Live. But she does not know.

Nor does she know that Lars lies on the floor watching her. Then Hot Dog ruins everything – because he also likes Live and what’s more, he has so many funny stories to tell.

A book about love and friendship. And all the associated complications and tensions.

Rights sold to: denmark (Rosinanto & co)

Bjørn Arild Ersland (1965–) has written several books, including Sageren and Det første barnet på månen.

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Annlaug Auestad (1965–) works as an illustrator. She graduated from the National Academy of the Arts in Bergen. Auestad has illustrated many books, and in the autumn of 2006 her first children’s book – a beautiful little picture book for the youngest children – was published.

For ages 9–12 years

The Holiday Pests Ferieplageren Illustrated by Berit Sømme

Now that the holidays have begun at last, you should be left in peace to have a good time. But straight away, the holiday pests get going. Mum and Dad, for example, who insist to the bitter end on playing Frisbee and, worse still, going swimming. Holidays are meant to be enjoyable, not packed out with gruesome family activities.

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Arne Berggren

Ferieplageren is set in an absurd, funny and typically Berggrenian world, in which the ”I” of the story has to fight for his rights against the grown-ups.

An easy, humorous read and brilliantly illustrated.

Rights sold to: Sweden (Nypon)

Arne Berggren (1960–) saw his first book in print in 1991: it was a short story collection for young people. Since then, he has written several books for adult readers and for children and young people. Much of his work has been published abroad, in a variety of countries.

Berggren also writes for the theatre, as well as scripts for cinema and television. In the past, he has been a musician and a composer. Several of his books have been awarded prizes, both at home and abroad.

Berit Sømme (1962–) has a degree from the Art Academy in Rogaland. She worked as a graphic designer for many years, but has recently focused on illustration.

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For ages 9–12 years

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Pouria Ruhi

Elyas

Elyas på glattisen Illustrated by Eivind Fonnaas Nilsen

Elyas was given new skates for Christmas. During a hockey game with his friends Alex, Mads and Magnus, the nasty Roald brothers appear. They take Alex’s helmet and tell him he can’t have it back unless they play against them, and win. But how on earth are they supposed to win against opponents so big that one has a moustache and the other is so tall that a bird once built a nest on his head?

And who is the woman who looks a bit like a penguin and watches them attentively from the bench?

Pouria Ruhi (1981–) was born in Iran and first came to Norway as a 9-year old. This is his first book.

Eivind Fonnaas Nilsen (1978–) lives in Oslo. His interest in visual art started with graffiti in his youth and resulted in a master’s degree in design from the Academy of the Arts in Bergen. He currently works as a designer and illustrator.

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Young adults & crossover

For ages 10–14 years

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Ingeborg Dybvig

The Fashion Mystery Motemysteriet It's fashion week in Paris, and Clara has travelled there with her photographer father, who has been tasked with taking photographs for a book about the well-known Norwegian fashion designer Mons Meier. Clara and Aunt Annie are allowed in to see the final show when everything kicks off. A valuable item of diamond jewellery has disappeared, and nobody knows where. Clara promises not to interfere, but once again unforeseen things occur and soon Clara finds herself firmly bogged down in the mystery. Where can the diamond necklace have gone? What does the strict lady who watches the door of Meier's studio know? And who are Meier and his assistant Oskar, really?

The last book about Clara, Nobelmysteriet, was nominated for the Ark Prize in 2010.

Ingeborg Dybvig (1961–) is a journalist and has worked for many years in daily and weekly papers. She ran her own production company for four years. She is now Head of Communication for a pharmaceutical company.

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Nightmare in Venice (Mareritt i Venezia), 2007.

The Lost Manuscript (Det forsvunne manuskriptet), 2006.

The Nobel Mystery (Nobel-mysteriet), 2010.

For ages 10–14 years

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Ingunn Aamodt

Marlena Evensen 3: Cat Fight Marlena Evensen 3: Cat fight Marlena is 14 ½ years old and has no boyfriend, whilst her good friend and former suitor PO has paired up with Tonje. Even though PO has followed h er like a faithful hound since primary school, she's never been in love with him. But now everything is different, and she won't give him up without a fight. Tonje has some competition on her hands!

Cat Fight is the third and final book in the series about Marlena and her group of girlfriends. In this final book, all the threads come together, and what a final it is!

‘…it is still possible to write tasty bits in the classic young girl genre.

Marlena Evensen by Ingunn Aamodt is an accurate comedy about teen girls at the prom.’

Barnebokkritikk about Marlena Evensen

Ingunn Aamodt (1965–) has a background as an art teacher, but has worked full-time as a writer since 1998. Since her debut she has published several children's books.

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‘Ingunn Aamodt writes incredibly well and engaging.

In a language which will definitely appeal to the target group… and all of us who do not at all belong to that generation. … A hysterically funny book.’

Marlena Evensen (Marlena Evensen), 2009.

Hot on the Beach (Marlena Evensen: Hot i syden), 2010.

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For ages 8–16 years

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Sigbjørn Mostue

The Last Magician 2 Belz and Ebub Den siste magiker 2: Belz og Ebub Even in a seemingly boring village like Kløfta, exciting things can happen. Simen is offered an apprenticeship in the fantastic world of magic when he happens upon the world's last living magician.

The magical knowledge is close to dying out, and there are evil forces at work in the world. It is with great haste that Gregers the Magician attempts to train Simen as his apprentice, but the enemy eventually does away with the magician, leaving Simen completely alone.

Belz og Ebub continues where the exciting and nerve-wracking first book concluded.

Terrifying Ebub has escaped from the underground prison in Gnosis Hollow, and has been joined by a feline ally, Belz. In his despair over Greger's death, Simen becomes easy prey.

Belz and Ebub require Simen for a very special purpose.

Sigbjørn Mostue (1969–) has a degree in the History of Ideas and works full time as a writer.

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‘…exciting and sympathetic Norwegian fantasy, which creates anticipation and faith in a pithy continuation.’

NRK

88 The Last Magician (Den siste magiker), 2010.

‘… this gives promise already of becoming a real tidbit of a book series for young people. …

Sigbjørn Mostue is not just looking to entertain; he weaves both moral and ethics into the story. It is a delightful and wistful read.’

Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen

For ages 11–14 years

KK GID 4 EVER KK GID 4 ever

One of the most popular titles in our Ego series now has a follow-up. KK GID 4 ever follows up where KK GID left off, following the same fantastic characters and adolescent issues, yet remaining a freestanding novel in its own right.

KK GID 4 ever possesses everything necessary to repeat the success of its predecessor: strong emotions, friendship, love, bullying, new technology, and all in a language that young readers can enjoy.

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Janne Aasebø Johnsen

Vibeke must play detective when naked pictures of a classmate appear on the internet. At the same time, both friendship and love are at play. Her best friend, Pelle, becomes prime suspect. And when Vibeke is once again forced to take the detective role, there is little time left over for anything else, leading her new relationship with Svein to be put to the test.

Author Janne Aasebø Johnsen takes a hard look at issues related to the new social media outlets, ultimately leading her protagonist on the trace of hackers.

Janne Aasebø Johnsen (1967–) is a trained teacher. This year's publication is her

second book.

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‘KK GID is about young vulnerability and how the Internet can be used for efficient harassment. Janne Aasebø writes convincingly and tight about a super topical issue.’

Varden

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For ages 11–14 years

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Ingelin Røssland

Minus Me Minus meg

In the middle of a dive, Linda's heart stops. The mysterious Njål manages to re-start her heart and revive her once again, but it is soon discovered that Linda is terminally ill. If she doesn't receive a new heart in a very short space of time, she'll die.

Linda is upset and angry, and when Njål appears once again and persuades her to really live the time she has left, she understands that she has a lot of things to sort out. Not only must she see through the plans she made with her best friend Kima, but she also has to sort things out with her holiday friend Rune, who she perhaps hasn't always been all that nice towards.

But nothing turns out quite as expected, and when Linda is finally close to achieving her aims, everything changes. All of a sudden, we hear a very different story...

Ingelin Røssland (1976–), award-winning and critically acclaimed author, made her debut in 1998. She studied theatre and journalism, and is now based in Stockholm, where she continues to write. Minus meg is her first novel written in Norwegian Bokmål.

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For ages 12–16 years

The Demigods Halvgudene One day, the lives of the triplets Dina, Balder and Thea turn all topsy-turvy. The ten-year-olds are thrown out of a monotonous school day and into a strange world where nothing is what it seems.

Not even the triplets themselves!

Mari Moen Holsve has created a fantasy narrative filled with drama, unknown dangers and a satisfying dose of humour. This first part is about the familiar, the exciting and epic, the supernatural and the wonderfully unpredictable.

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Mari Moen Holsve

Mari Moen Holsve (1986–) started out in 2006 with the fantasy novel Skjelka-Agenten.

Her recent book, Rasp, was nominated for the U Prize (Uprisen), which is awarded to books for young people.

‘The Demigods is a kind of fantasy comic. Mari Moen Holsve writes visually about fabulous animals and describes natural phenomena as if for a film.’

Dag og Tid

‘The book is full of drama, unknown dangers and spiced up with a good pinch of humour. It is brilliantly unpredictable.’

Bokstaver

‘The action scenes are awfully good.’

Dagbladet

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For ages 11–16 years

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Alf Kjetil Walgermo

My Beating Heart Mitt bankande hjarte Mitt bankande hjarte 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?

Rights sold to: Germany (Carlsen)

‘Mitt bankande hjarte 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. … Mitt bankande hjarte has an intense nerve – written with empathy and insight.’

Gjengangeren

This is what a 15 year-old girl wrote about Mitt bankande hjarte in a blog tournament arranged by Cappelen Damm:

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‘… Alf Kjetil Walgermo’s writing is fantastic. He manages to reflect Amanda in such a way that you would almost think it was Amanda herself who had written the book. How a teenaged girl goes through both falling in love, sorrow and fear. I don’t know what is the most impressive; that he is a man, or that he is 34 years old. Regardless, he has a wonderful way with words, and I must admit that I have both smiled and cried for Amanda. …

And one thing is certain: I will definitely become an organ donor.’

The big building looked a little more modern than the hospital at home. But the hospital smell was the same. A slightly suspicious odour of medicine and metal.

Jenny’s house didn’t smell the same as Eli’s house, or Trond’s house for that matter. But hospitals were different. Maybe hospitals smelled the same wherever you were?

I shivered. I’d probably be here for the next few weeks, without seeing David even once. That was probably the worst thing about having a heart that’s too large. After we had danced together and everything. It wasn’t all that easy easy to dance with someone who was 300 miles away in a hospital bed.

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The hospital visit had tired me out. I slept all night. I slept on the flight to Oslo, too. I didn’t wake at all until Mum and Dad shook me gently to let me know that we had reached the hospital in Oslo.

A heart doctor named Rune greeted me. He had short brown hair and white teeth that gleamed when he opened his mouth.

‘Can you find out what’s wrong with my heart?’ I asked.

‘Luckily for you, that’s exactly what we’re best at, Amanda,’ he said.

‘We’ll treat you like a princess.’

I started to like Rune. I needed to feel like a princess now. Especially with my prince so far away.

Alf Kjetil Walgermo (1977–) made his literary début in 2007 with Keegan og sjiraffen. Walgermo is as a culture journalist for the daily newspaper Vårt Land.

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For ages 11–16 years

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Simon Stranger

The World Liberators Verdensredderne 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.

Verdensredderne is a thrilling political novel for young people.

Simon Stranger (1976–) made his literary début as a children's author with the picture

book Krusedullen in 2005. In 2006, Gjengangeren was awarded Riksmålsprisen. Stranger has also written two critically acclaimed novels for adults.

▶ BACK LIS T Barsakh – Emilie, Samuel and the Grand Canary (Barsakh), 2009.

Rights sold to: Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Palestinian Territory, Republic Of Korea and Sweden

‘This novel reaches beyond the sometimes artificial genre which is the young adults novel. The book both can and should be read by everyone.’

Dagbladet

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‘Simon Stranger’s little novel (130 pages) is thoughtprovoking, dramatic, exciting and gripping on a human level.’

Dagsavisen

For ages 12 +

The Fall Høsten

The novel's main characters, sisters Nanna and Fride, have lived in a hidden bunker with their father for many years following a great catastrophe. Everyone is dead and nature has withered away.

When the girls one day dare to go out into the world without their father knowing, he catches the same mysterious illness that caused the catastrophe to begin with. With haste the girls have to leave to find medicine if their father is to have any hope of survival. They must travel to the city they lived in prior to the catastrophe – the very same city that their mother chose to stay in to work as a doctor in one last attempt to help the sick, desperate and dying people.

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Jan Henrik Nielsen

In spite of the gloomy scenario, Høsten is first and foremost a tale of life and love.

A classic and timeless young person's novel.

Debut novelist Jan Henrik Nielsen (1974–) has previously published a short story in Signaler in 2010.

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For ages 12–18 years

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Renate Nedregård

Miracle Mirakel

21-year old Rakel was catapulted to superstardom after being headhunted to appear on Idol at the age of 17. She may not have won the competition, but this didn't stop her from winning over the world! She broke away from her life in Bergen and her old friends in the teen choir and considers that chapter of her life all over until one day an email arrives from the choir's conductor and Rakel's old flame: Join us for the jubilee concert in the church at home! Naturally you'd have to perform a solo for us. ‘Over my dead body,’ says Rakel. ‘Fantastic idea!’ says her PR agent, ‘You need to work on improving your reputation a little. This is the perfect opportunity to show the world the real, down-to-earth Rakel!’

But the road back is tough. Rakel has spurned her background and her friends once before.

Will she find the desire –and the ability –to make things right again?

From Idol to Madison Square Garden. From Ten Sing Bergen to the jetsetting London life.

Mirakel is an entertaining, fast-paced, elegant and truly riveting debut from Bergen-based author Renate Nedregard.

Rights sold to: Sweden (Gilla)

‘She writes in an exciting and fascinating way, which makes it a gripping novel to read.’

Aftenposten/Ingrid Grødem (18)

‘Renate Nedregård has written an elegant book about a current and important topic. I welcome more books like these from her pen!’

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reached a career peak when she was made teen choir conductor at the age of 17 years. In addition, she has worked as a reporter for both NRK and TV 2.

For ages 12–18 years

Aaron’s Machine Aarons maskin Aaron thinks it's thanks to Dad's new job that the family have a dream apartment in Libercasa, but it's soon Aaron himself who is in the centre of an unpleasant drama.

The powerful inventor Konrad Libermal works with machines that can make people 100% good, and for mysterious reasons has a particular need for Aaron. At the same time Aaron is drawn towards a secret underworld in the enormous building, where he exposes layer upon layer of conspiracy and deception.

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Sverre Knudsen

After a while Aaron tries to gain perspective about exactly who and what he can trust, but he discovers that Libermal's machine has a sinister dark side.

Aarons maskin is the first installment in a planned trilogy.

Sverre Knudsen (1955–) is the author of several books for children and adults.

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For ages 12–18 years

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Linde Hagerup

Is that what it was?

Var det det det var It's spring and the school holidays are just around the corner. Whilst Billie matured early at primary school, her best friend Nina has grown at record speed over the past six months. It's no longer Billie who knows best about everything to do with being an adult. It's Nina. Billie doesn't even reach her knees anymore!

Now it's all about losing innocence – and protecting old friendships in news ways.

A striking, cheeky, surprising, funny and honest account of puberty and identity – with a radical and political 1980s backdrop.

Linde Hagerup (1968–) made her literary début in 1999 with the critically acclaimed

collection of short texts Og det skal vare så lenge. In 2008 she published her first children's book, Verdens største gorilla og andre rim, which received an award from the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs for its illustrations.

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Smokers Don’t Jump Rope (Ingen som røyker hopper strikk), 2009.

Get Used to It (Get used to it), 2010.

For ages 13–18 years

Emergency Entrance Nødinngang High school is over, and Julie and Martin are all set to begin studying law in the autumn. They're even planning to live together. Julie can't help but think that it will be good.

But first five weeks in London, working in a cafe with Ida. Martin really wants her to stay at home, but Julie's heart is set on going. She has to be sure. Something just isn't quite right. But when summer is over, everything will be perfect.

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Charlotte Glaser Munch

Ida has organised them jobs – but not in a cafe.

Yayoi is a geisha club, a place where Japanese men go after work to be taken care of. Taken care of by beautiful, young women who can entertain, refill their glasses and smile attractively.

The summer doesn't turn out quite as Julie expected. And what will autumn bring?

Charlotte Glaser Munch (1972–) studied at the Writers' Academy in Bø and has an MA in Comparative Literature, Film and Media Studies, and the History of Theatre.

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What You See (Det du ser), 2002. Rights sold to: Germany Alone Together (Alene sammen), 2004.

Too Bad to be Good (For slem til å være snill), 2007.

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For ages 13–18 years

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Opposition

A Young Person’s Anthology

Mot What is opposition? When do you show opposition? What are you opposed against? Who do you oppose? Who is opposed to you?

Nine of Norway's top writers of young peoples' literature were given the word ‘opposition', and this anthology is the result.

Aron makes off with a cardboard box of kittens.

Boye finds a can of spraypaint and does something he shouldn't. Erling feels like he's playing a game he doesn't know the rules to. Emma won't accept an apology from her headteacher. Thomas is the hero of the hour. Or is he...? Magnus wants to be one of the boys, and tonight he has to prove that he has what it takes. «She» stands at the window, naked from the waist up. So that he'll see her. «He» stands there – not able to do anything else... Someone wants to fight, but «I» don't want to any longer. «I» want something else entirely.

Contributors: Taran Hysne Bjørnstad Hans Petter Laberg Harald Rosenløw Eeg Sverre Henmo Charlotte Glaser Munch Annette Münch Lars Mæhle Renate Nedregård Ingelin Røssland

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For ages 14–18 years

Clan of the Horses Hestenes klan 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.

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.

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Live Bonnevie

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 upon a search for one’s inner, true voice. And it’s about defying those who hold us back, because it has to be done.

Rights sold to: Germany (Coppenrath)

Live Bonnevie (1971–) has worked as script consultant in the movie business for ten

years. She has been around horses her whole life, and has always sought after interplay of pure, perfect balance. This is her first book.

‘Hestenes klan is really new thinking and outstanding in its genre.’

Anja Guerrera, Hesteliv

‘Grab 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 Hestenes klan 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

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For ages 14–18 years

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Winner of

Brage Prize 2008

Johan Harstad

Darlah – 172 Hours on the Moon Darlah – 172 timer på månen NASA holds a historic lottery for young people.

The prize is a trip to the moon. The three winners Mia, Midori and Antoine all experience unexplainable events. And in a nursing home in Miami sits a man who was once in the American military. He can barely remember his own name. But he is certain that a new expedition to the moon could mean the end of everything…

Darlah – 172 timer på månen is the story of three young people searching for something else, something new. But it is also a thriller.

Rights sold to: Denmark (Klim), The Faroe Islands (Bókadeildin), Finland (Karisto), France (Albin Michel), Germany (DTV Junior), Mexico (Castillo), Netherlands (Podium), Republic Of Korea (Munhakdongne), Sweden (Bonnier Carlsen), United States (Little, Brown)

‘A real side-winder.’

VG

‘... so exciting that it’s almost unbearable. ... likely to be read far beyond the borders of Norway.’

Aftenposten

‘… not for the faint of heart.’

Dagbladet

‘Perfectly loony.’

Dagsavisen

Johan Harstad (1979–) debuted with a short story collection, Herfra blir du bare eldre, in 2001. He has written short stories and plays, and his first novel Buzz Aldrin, hvor ble det av deg i alt mylderet? has been translated into ten languages.

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Graphic novels

For ages 12–16 years

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Tor Erling Naas

Monkey Face Apefjes Illustrated by Sigbjørn Lilleeng

Martin and his mother are always on the move. He is a drifter not only when it comes to friends and school, but also in free time. One constant in his life is the minidisc player that his father left behind following his mysterious death. It contains songs that his father treasured, but more than just that: one last track sheds light on his father’s final moments.

Martin roams the streets at night tagging. Something about the minidisc player triggers an unprecedented energy in him, driving him out on the hunt to discover the facts.

Apefjes is a meeting of the novel and comic book genres. It is a thrilling tale that takes the reader deep into Martin’s innermost thoughts and high atop skyscrapers looking out over the city.

Tor Erling Naas (1965–) is a comic book creator and illustrator who produces work under the pseudonym Tor Ærlig.

Sigbjørn Lilleeng (1983–) has won several accolades including the Raptus Comic Festival debut prize and the Sproing Award 2008.

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For ages 12–16 years

With Your Own Eyes Med egne øyne

Illustrated by Christoffer Grav

Jim has reached a top position in his career as an artist, but something is still missing. He goes travelling to distant places and in a fateful encounter on a deserted beach he suddenly discovers that life has got new things to offer him. He has met a girl and, for the first time, not been recognised as a celebrity. The simple reason is that she is blind.

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Arne Svingen

Med egne øyne is a different love story, which is also about seeing the world in a new way. Or not seeing it at all.

Rights sold to: Germany (Sauerländer)

Arne Svingen (1967–) made his debut in 1999 with the critically acclaimed novel

Handlingens mann. Since then he has written a number of books for children, teens and adults, many of which have been translated.

Christoffer Grav (1983–) is an illustrator and graphic designer who studied graphic design for three years at Westerdals School of Communication.

▶ BACK LIS T Days I Have Forgotten (Dager jeg har glemt), 2007.

Rights sold to: Denmark (People’s Press), The Faroe Islands (BÓkadeilin) and sweden (hegas)

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For ages 14–22 years

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Inga Sætre

Fall Technique Fallteknikk Fallteknikk is both a graphic novel and a biographical tale of a girl who moves away from home to attend secondary school. This is the story of a group of close friends that tentatively wish to play in a band, and for whom the world is waiting to be discovered.

‘Inga Sætre’s Fallteknikk is a brilliant Norwegian cartoon novel.’

Dagbladet

‘Inga H. Sætre delivers Best of the Year with practical philosophy of life in Fallteknikk. … both simple and complex, personal and at the same time general. Sætre has created a beautiful series for youths which should be read by parents and other grown-ups as well.’

Dagens Næringsliv

Inga Sætre (1978–) is an animator and attends Oslo National Academy of the Arts. She is best known for the comic series Møkkajentene.

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Series

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Horses and Secrets By the end of 2011 the series will end with book 14.

Christine Mysen (1988–) studied drawing, design and colour in upper secondary school. Her dream was to become an artist. She completed her studies and then took a year off to work. After two years of working, she began the series Hest og hemmeligheter. She lives with her partner, two dogs, one cat and a large number of fish.

Christine Mysen

Horses and Secrets: Mysteries Mysterier Mysteries is the first book in a series about secrets, horses, Linn and the stable lad Sondre. They live in a large farm with plenty of horses. Linn misses her father, who has to travel a lot. She misses her mother as well: Linn’s mother disappeared mysteriously when her little daughter was only two years old …

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For ages 10–14 years

Horses and Secrets: The Arab Horse Araberhesten A white Arab horse comes trotting towards Linn when she is inside the old barn. A silk purse has been tied around the horse’s neck. Inside the purse is a letter, which tells Linn that the horse is called Magic Moon and that he is Linn’s secret birthday present from her father. She is also given a piece of jewellery that used to belong to her mother and which she must wear with pride, her father writes. Linn is very happy with her gifts, but why must the horse be secretly stabled inside the old barn? And why won’t her father ever tell her anything about her mother?

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Christine Mysen

Christine Mysen

Horses and Secrets: Trouble Trøbbel Linn longs for her mother, of whom she actually knows very little. She doesn’t even know if her mother is alive.

No one is prepared to speak about her. In an old box, Linn finds a letter that her mother wrote to her before she went away, but that makes everything even worse. Secretly going out riding on Magic Moon is the best thing is Linn’s life.

Then, one day when they’re out in the forest, Linn receives an anonymous message: ‘Keep hidden, someone is in the barn.’

Christine Mysen

Horses and Secrets: Bad News Triste nyheter Magic Moon is no longer a secret and Linn puts him into a paddock to let him run for a while. While she stands there, the Shadow turns up. He tells Linn how smart and kind her mother was, how well he knew her and how, indeed, he had never seen anyone ride so well. ‘Shame that she ruined everything,’ he added harshly, his cold eyes staring straight ahead. ‘Ruined? How?’ Linn stammered. ‘Her sister.’ The reply was short and sharp, like the flick of a whip.

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4 Friends 4 venninner

A young girl is found dead, floating in the little lake near Dypdal. She is naked and wrapped in plastic. The girl is one of four friends: Vilde, Benedicte, Nora and Trine. But which one is it? We turn the clock back three weeks and trace the steps leading to the murder.

This is how the first book in Kjetil Johnsen’s edgy teen series begins – 21 days until one of them dies!

Book 1: Book 2: Book 3: Book 4: Book 5: Book 6: Book 7: Book 8: Book 9: Book 10:

Et hull i sjelen (A Pierced Soul) Det farlige kysset (The Dangerous Kiss) Det som kommer til å skje (That Which Will Happen) Pakket i plast (Wrapped in Plastic) Til jord skal du bli (Earth to Earth) Morderen som gråt (The Killer Who Cried) Tilbake fra de døde (Back from the Dead) Et siste offer (A Last Victim) En morders ansikt (The Face of a Killer) De som lever videre (Those Who Are Still Alive)

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For ages 12–16 years

Rights sold to: Sweden (B. WahlstrÖms), Denmark (Rosinante&CO), Finland (Pauna media group) and the Faroe Islands (Nylendi)

Kjetil Johnsen (1966–) is an editor for Egmont Serieforlaget and has worked with comic series for over 20 years. His previous book series, Tusen Biter was published in 2002–2006 and has been sold to Denmark. He has also published more than 30 short stories in magazines and similar publications.

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‘A highly commendable series.’

Dagbladet

Bloodcurdlers Bloodcurdlers is nigthmarish reading for the most daring.

Readers should check under their beds, have a flashlight within reach and be prepared for spinechilling tales. There are 18 titles in this series.

The series has been sold to Denmark and the Faroe Islands, and is written by award-winning authors.

Arne Svingen (1967–) made his debut in 1999 with the critically acclaimed novel Handlingens mann. Since then he has written a number of books for children, teens and adults, many of which have been translated.

Ingunn Aamodt (1965–) has a background as an art teacher, but has worked full-time as a writer since 1998.

Since her debut she has published several children’s books.

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Jon Ewo (1957–) writes for children, teens and adults.

He is the author of over 50 books, many of which have been translated.

The Pilferers Naskerne

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Arne Svingen

Illustrated by Olve Askim

Elias receives an anonymous letter emblazoned with the words 'You will die!'. At first he suspects Benjamin, who works at the local petrol station where Elias and his friend Stian are constantly stealing sweets. But he soon finds out that it's not the shop assistant looking for revenge for their thievery after all.

When Mum heads out and Elias is left at home alone, he receives a mysterious text message. Someone really is out to kill him, and the person behind the anonymous threats is not at all whom Elias had suspected – it's far worse.

Ingunn Aamodt

Flesh and Blood Kjøtt og blod Simon's mum is depressed and does nothing but lie in bed all day. As if that weren't enough, he falls in love with a girl who turns out to be a vampire! And to top things off, the old lady next door with whom he shares his troubles is no ordinary neighbour – she is a wanted cannibal in disguise!

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▶ Se r i es «Dere skal være klar over én ting, kjære dødelige menneskevenner,» sa Kharon med et bredt smil.

Tennene hans kunne ha vært hvite som kritt.

I stedet viste den åpne kjeften hans fram en samling av brune og svarte tannstubber.

Ann og Jonah kunne lukte den dårlige ånden hans.

«Vær veldig klar over at vi ikke lenger befinner

etter meg,» under et mørkt skaut. «Dere ser dette spåkona? hvisket hun hest.Thomas svelget. Var lette etter henne?

Hvordan visste hun i så fall at de lenger.

Han hadde ikke lyst til å bli spådd å fryse til is.

Denne kona fikk blodet i årene til Nå!

De måtte komme seg bort herfra.

Snart kom noe som liknet en klo opp av hullet.

Det var fremdeles rester av hud på knokle ne. Men selve fingertuppene var bare bleke og gulnede beinre godt tak i bakken ster. De tok og dro seg oppov er. En klohånd tak ved siden til fikk av den første .

Klohendene krafse t og spadde , hullet videt seg ut. Det kom jord og stein opp av hullet, som en fonten e. Så dro den døde mannen seg endelig ut av graven.

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The Bloodcurdler series: Read till your bones shiver!

Non-fiction

For ages 5–10 years

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Torstein Helleve and Jørn H. Hurum

Ida Ida

Illustrated by Esther van Hulsen

47 million years ago there lived an ape-like little creature in a jungle in Germany. Today she is best known to the world as the fossil Ida. In this wonderful, illustrated picture book we learn how she lived and how we know what we do about her today.

When paleontologist Jørn Hurum introduced Ida to the world's media in 2009, she became a scientific sensation. Ida is our very own 47 million year old ancestor, and this picture book written by Jørn Hurum and Torstein Helleve from the Natural History Museum and illustrated by Esther van Hulsen brings Ida to life once again.

The reader is taken on a journey to the jungle that Ida lived in as part of a stunningly illustrated tale of her life, where we follow her through dangers and triumphs. In addition to a fictionalised picture book section based on what we know about Ida and the time that she lived, the book also includes a fact and activity section.

Jørn Hurum (1967–) is a palaeontologist and science communicator. He has collected fossils since childhood and written several factbooks.

Torstein Helleve (1964–) is a web editor at the Natural History Museum. This is his first book.

Esther van Hulsen was born in Leeuwarden in The Netherlands and has studied at

Academy Minerva in Groningen. She has a BA in Communication Design and has been educated in scientific illustration.

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For ages 6–10 years

Safe in Traffic Trygg i trafikken Illustrated by Oscar Jansen

An illustrated book all about road safety for children, written and compiled in connection with the Norwegian Council for Road Safety.

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Kristin Eli Strømme

An innovative and educational book on road safety that includes many familiar situations encountered on the walk to school and in everyday life. An excellent book to read together and talk about.

Kristin Eli Strømme (1959–) is section manager for the Norwegian Council for Road Safety. She is a qualified pre-school teacher and has worked in nursery schools, teacher training, after-school programmes and as part of a pedagogical guidance service.

Oscar Jansen is an illustrator, visual artist and musician.

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For ages 8 +

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Kirsti Blom and Geir Wing Gabrielsen

Seabirds of the Arctic Sjøfuglene i Arktis A new book in Kirsti Blom's Brage Prize nominated and critically acclaimed Polar series.

Through text and fantastic photographs, Kirsti Blom and researcher Geir Wing Gabrielsen invite the reader to join them far north and up to Svalbard, where the seabirds live. The northern fulmars glide majestically in the wind and the only thing we can see of the guillemots are their beaks protruding from the snow. The puffins are the parrots of the sea whilst the auk chatters like a little king, and the arctic skuas happily steal everyone else's food.

Even under the extreme conditions, the small birds manage to survive. They endure the threat posed by polar foxes and other birds, and yet are vulnerable to oil spills and overfishing. The birds far north also provide a picture of the condition of planet Earth.

A captivating book about exotic birds.

Kirsti Blom (1953–) is first and foremost a writer of fiction, but she also publishes nonfiction for children.

Geir Wing Gabrielsen is a senior research scientist at the Norwegian Polar Institute.

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For ages 8–12 years

Vikings Vikinger Illustrated by Elin Maria Bugge

For thousands of years, Norway was a country at the edge of the world, deemed unimportant in terms of world history. Major and minor events occurred in Europe without anyone once thinking about Norway, but throughout the 270 years of the Vikings, all that changed.

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Jon Ewo

From Norway, the great unknown, came thousands of pirates, tradesmen and colonists. The Vikings enveloped entire countries, plundered cloisters, set out on great voyages of discovery and changed the history of Europe as a whole.

This is an energetic and easy-to-read book about the time of the Vikings that invites the reader on a Viking mission, introduces them to sorcerers and gets them acquainted with the Viking gods – and may even teach them a little about what it was like to be a child at the time of the Vikings.

Jon Ewo (1957–) has worked as a consultant, editor, writer, author and publisher. His first book for young adults was published in 1992. He has also written children's books and crime fiction. All of his books are filled with a generous dose of humor.

Elin Maria Bugge works with animation and illustration. Among other things, she has animated computer games.

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For ages 8–12 years

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Arne Henning Grønlien

Gone Fishin’!

Fiskedilla

A complete guide to fishing for the youngest of readers. This book contains everything you need to know, whether fishing in salt water or fresh, mountains or lowlands, during summer or winter. Fiskedilla gives beginners a basic introduction, yet also includes plenty of tips for the more experienced fishing enthusiast.

The book is filled with wonderful illustrations and photographs, and includes an illustrated list of species. Arne Henning Grønlien uses language at an appropriate level for the young reader, and is not only a keen fisherman but also a primary school teacher.

Grønlien has previously written Norges beste fiskeplasser and Fiskelykke, which has become a popular handbook for young fishing fans.

Arne Henning Grønlien (1966–) is educated in nature management and forestry as well as pedagogy, and currently works as a teacher at primary level. Fish and sports fishing are his greatest passions.

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For ages 8–12 years

Fridtjof Nansen Fridtjof Nansen Fridtjof Nansen is published in connection with The Nansen Year 2011.

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Per Egil Hegge

Per Egil Hegge has previously published a biography of Fridtjof Nansen's life for adult readers, and has now adapted the exciting story of his life for younger readers. This is the story of Fridtjof Nansen: adventurer, scientist, humanist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Per Egil Hegge (1940–) is a journalist and reporter. He formerly edited the Norwegian

newspaper Aftenposten, and has acted as a correspondent in Washington D.C, London and Moscow. He is known for his regular column on language featured in Aftenposten.

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For ages 8–14 years

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Pia Strømstad

Oil Olje

Illustrated by Ketil Selnes

Pia Strømstad writes in a playful, easy manner about the oil that has made Norway one of the world's richest countries.

We see very little of this oil, but do you know how much of the stuff you have come across today in one way or another? Unbelieveable amounts of the stuff! Even if your fingers haven't turned black. All you have to do is take a look around your house. In every corner is something or other made of oil – whether in the fridge, bathroom, or perhaps even on your own feet.

Join the hunt for oil, taking the reader on a helicopter ride, a visit to an oil platform and on a deep-sea diving adventure.

Pia Strømstad (1962–) is a journalist and writer. She has previously published non-fiction books for children – one about ghosts and one about flying saucers and little green men.

Ketil Selnes (1974–) is an illustrator and graphic designer.

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For ages 8–12 years

Skateboarding Skating Photos by Stian S. Evensen

Finally, an informative and easy-to-read book about skateboards and skateboarding. Perfect for those that already know a little but want to learn more, and for those who aren’t yet quite sure which side of the board to put their feet on.

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Fritjof C Krogvold

Fritjof C Krogvold (1971–) has skateboarded since 1985 and is the former president of the Norwegian Organisation for Skateboarding (NORB). This is his first book.

Stian S. Evensen (1978–) has been skateboarding since 1986. He has studied photography and has an art degree. He works as a freelance photographer.

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For ages 8–12 years

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Thomas Winje Øijord

I Want to Be ... a Truck Driver Jeg vil bli ... lastebilsjåfør Choosing a career has always been a popular subject among children, and being a truck driver reigns among many children’s dream jobs. This is certainly easy to understand after reading Jeg vil bli ... lastebilsjåfør.

We follow several drivers over the course of an exciting and hectic day. The timber has to be transported out of the forest, building work must be done safely and quickly and the goods have to be taken to where they are needed. Through easily accessible text and wonderful photographs, the reader can experience this tough profession and marvel at the amazing trucks on display.

Jeg vil bli ... lastebilsjåfør is the second book in the Jeg vil bli series, which looks at jobs that interest children. The books in the series are fact-filled, yet also manage to give an exciting commentary of daily events in the life of each profession. Thomas Winje Øijord is responsible for the text and pictures.

Thomas Winje Øijord (1982–) is a writer and a photojournalist. He lives in Oslo and made his

debut in 2004 with the critically acclaimed prose collection, Hatten og andre forstyrrende momenter.

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For ages 10–14 years

When Blücher Sank Blücher synker

Illustrated by Line Halsnes

It’s early in the morning on the 8th April 1940.

On board the large German cruiser Blücher, the soldiers are anxious. Nobody knows quite what awaits them in Norway – the country they are now to go to war against.

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Axel Hellstenius

In Drøbak, 17-year old maid Olaug Anette Nyhus awakes, unaware that she only has one day left to live.

At Oscarsborg fortress, rumours begin to circulate that a vast German warship is on its way. Will they fire at Blücher when it comes? Oberst Birger Eriksen will soon be forced to make a fateful decision.

In this book we follow three people on the night of the 9th April 1940. The story of Blücher has never been more nerve-wracking.

Axel Hellstenius (1960–) has written several children’s books, librettoes, teleplays and

screenplays, among them Elling, which was nominated to an Oscar for best foreign language film.

Line Halsnes (1981–) trained in illustration at the Norwich School of Art and Design. She is a

partner in the working collective Kobolt Design. Båten mellom stjernene was her first picture book.

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For ages 10–16 years

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Heidi Sofie Kvanvig

The Nobel Peace Prize from dynamite to peace Nobels fredspris The Nobel Peace Prize is among the world's most respected awards. Alfred Nobel, father of the Peace Prize, was born in Stockholm in 1833. Even so, Nobel decided that a Norwegian committee should hand out the Peace Prize, and in 1901 the very first prize was awarded.

But why did the Nobel Peace Prize come about? And how?

This is the story of a very special prize, and a very special man; an inspiring account of Alfred Nobel and the prize he established.Meet the man who both discovered dynamite and founded a prize for peace. Meet the woman with whom he fell in love, and who made him aware of how important it was to work for peace in the world. Meet some of the people who have worked hard to make this world a better place.

Heidi Sofie Kvanvig (1978-) works as a historian, and has a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies. She is an experienced communicator for children and youth, and it was through her work at the Nobels Fredsseenter (Nobel’s Peace Centre) that she got acquainted with the Nobel Peace Prize.

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For ages 10–16 years

Computer Games Dataspillboka Illustrated by Rune Markhus

Finally, a Norwegian book about one of young peoples' very favourite past-times! Kim and his cat become trapped in a computer game, and are forced to play their way back to reality.

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Maren Agdestein and Bår Stenvik

The reader is taken on a playful journey through the history of computer games, with text and illustrations inspired by many computer game genres and aesthetics. The end result is as humorous as it is instructive.

Maren Agdestein (1982–) has a background in media studies and works in a freelance capacity. She blogs on Spillpikene.no and works as a computer game reviewer.

Bår Stenvik (1976–) is a journalist and has previously reviewed computer games for the newspaper Natt&Dag.

Rune Markhus (1972–) has an education from Westerdal’s School of Communication, and illustrates magazines, marketing material, animation and books.

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For ages 12–16 years

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Annette Münch et al.

The Martial Arts Book Kampsport There are various reasons why people take up martial arts. Some wish to learn self-defence, others are looking to get in shape, and for some the competitive instinct is temptation enough.

In this factbook on martial arts, the reader is introduced to the many directions and styles of this discipline. An inspirational book for beginners and more experienced athletes alike.

Fun facts and illustrations.

Annette Münch has extensive personal experience within the field of martial arts.

Annette Münch (1981–) has worked as a freelance journalist since she was 14 years old. Today she is the editor of Girls magazine. She made her literary début in 2006 with the young adults novel Kaoskrigeren, which won the Ministry for Culture and Church Affairs’ Literature Award for a first novel.

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For ages 12–82 years

Annalisas Diary Annalisas dagbok ‘I look up at the starry night sky and dream of being one of those many, blinking lights up there, able to look out over the whole universe. I wish I could fly away from everything. Open the window, climb onto a rainbow and away up into the sky.’

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Mariangela Cacace

14-year old Annalisa Durante often wrote in her diary. She wrote about what it was like to grow up surrounded by mafia and criminality in the back streets of Naples, about her wishes for the future, falling in love, her friends and life at school. She described the fear of the mafia and her dreams of a world free from evil and unfairness. In March 2004, Annalisa was shot down and killed by Camorra, one of the world's largest mafia organisations. Her only mistake was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In Annalisa's Diary, the story of her life and ultimate fate is combined with extracts taken from her diary and accounts given by her family and friends.

Mariangela Cacace (1981–) has a Neapolitan father and a Norwegian mother, and has lived in Naples for many years. Her previous publications include a number of books for young people.

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For ages 12–16 years

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Helene Uri, Jostein Sand Nilsen and Andreas Østby

F*** the Facts!

Fakta faen

Fakta faen is a lively fact book for readers of any age who are interested in language, providing an encyclopaedia of articles on the kinds of topic that would make most people curious.

Do you wonder about making up your own swear words, or about how deaf people swear – and what is encapsulated swearing? How can you swear in other languages? Learn all about sexual profanities, the origins of swearing, newfangled bad language, taboo words and why swear words are often centred around excrement.

Finally, a complete guide to swearing.

Helene Uri (1964–) debuted as a writer in 1995 with the young adult novel Anna på en fredag. Since then, she has published a number of books about language for both children and adults. She has a PhD in Linguistics. Her books have been translated into several languages.

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A Agdestein, Maren Andersen, Hanne Eide Andersson, Rune Johan AS, Creacon Entertainment AS, CreaCon Entertainment AS, Creacon Entertainment Aurstad, Tore Aurtande, Lars M.

127 128 155 46 46 47 79 38

B Ball, Solveig Lid Belsvik, Rune Berggren, Arne Blom, Kirsti Bonnevie, Live Bringsværd, Tor Åge Brøgger, Lilian

151 52 81 118 99 159 11

C Cacace, Mariangela Christiansen, Pål H.

129 170

D Dahle, Gro Diep, Nhu Dybvig, Ingeborg Dybvig, Per

58 141 176 39

E Egner, Thorbjørn Eikenes, Pål

50 155

Ekman, Fam Eriksen, Endre Lund Ersland, Bjørn Arild Espeland, Webjørn S. Estes, Max Ewo, Jon

37 38 11 54 28 119

F Fantasi-Fabrikken, Filmkameratene A/S Fiske, Anna forfattere, Div. Formoe, Terje Framnes, Thomas

48 156 146 98 157 66

G Gabrielsen, Geir Wing Gaustad, Bo Granhaug, Silje Grønlien, Arne Henning

118 24 35 120

H Hagen, Gudny Ingebjørg Hagerup, Linde Halsnes, Line Hamre, Carl Christian Hansen, Thore Harstad, Johan Hartberg, Flu Hegge, Per Egil Heiberg, Anette V. Heivoll, Gaute

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J Johansen, Eldrid Johnsen, Janne Aasebø

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K Knudsen, Sverre Kolstad, Harald Komissar, Rikke Kove, Torill Krogvold, Fritjof C Kuhn, Camilla Kvanvig, Heidi Sofie

95 65 65 30 123 63 126

L Loe, Erlend

160

M Mostue, Sigbjørn Moursund, Gry Moursund, Jill Munch, Charlotte Glaser

179 10 148 183

Myklebust, Morten Mysen, Christine Mæhle, Lars Münch, Annette

48 106 174 128

N Naas, Tor Erling Nedregård, Renate Nielsen, Jan Henrik Nilsen, Jostein Sand Nyhus, Egil Næss, Jan Chr.

102 94 93 130 157 64

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P Pedersen, Torgeir Rebolledo R Renberg, Tore Rishøi, Ingvild H. Rodem, Anne Merete Rossebø, Arild Ruhi, Pouria Runde, Øystein Rørvik, Bjørn F. Røssland, Ingelin Røsth, Gro S Sande, Hans Sibeko, Guro

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Helland, Annette Saugestad Helleve, Torstein Hellstenius, Axel Hole, Stian Holsve, Mari Moen Holt, Anne G. Hovig, Andrea Bræin Hovland, Henrik Hurum, Jørn H. Hølleland, Øistein

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Stenvik, Bår Stranger, Simon Strømme, Kristin Eli Strømstad, Pia Svingen, Arne Sætre, Inga T Torseter, Øyvind

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U Unger, Camilla Uri, Helene

150 130

V Vidnes-Kopperud, Bodil

140

W Walgermo, Alf Kjetil

181

Ø Øien, Jan-Kåre Øijord, Thomas Winje Østby, Andreas

145 124 130

Å Aalbu, Ragnar Aamodt, Ingunn

149 111