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The summer holidays are almost over and Rose will soon be starting fifth grade. She wonders excitedly what it will be like to see all her classmates again. She likes school, but it can be hard to make friends. Will the tough girls be as annoying as they were before the summer, or will they have changed and become a little nicer? Rose is pleasantly surprised at first when she is invited to join the popular girls’ group. It all feels fun and lovely, except for her guilty conscience about shutting out Klara. Then suddenly her luck changes and it’s no longer Klara who is all alone during the breaks, but Rose herself ... Puk Krogsøe (1974) is a trained primary school teacher. Krogsøe made her Danish debut with the Rose series in 2014. She draws inspiration for her books from her experiences at school and in the school environment, hitting the mark both linguistically and in terms of content for the target group. Since her debut with Rose, Krogsøe has written several series and books for children and young people.
In the dusty corners of the school's basement, the kind cleaning lady, Lis Petersen, is found lifeless. Our friends Anders and Kalle are on the case to unearth the truth. Did Lis discover a secret so big that someone needed to silence her? But who would want to kill Lis? Get ready for a real-life whodunit that's got everyone at school talking! Journal X In the ashes of Detective Madsen’s burnt house, Anders finds an old metal box. It is filled with old police records. These are unsolved cases that Madsen had been investigating. Now he is dead, so it’s up to Anders and his best friend, Kalle, to solve the many mysterious cases. Journal X is an easy-to-read crime series that is not for the faint of heart. Kalle and Anders come across a bit of everything – there are murderers, arsonists and other criminals who must be held accountable for their crimes. Peter Grønlund (1970) is the author of several critically acclaimed books on true crime and subcultures such as hooliganism and graffiti. He is also the author of the children's suspense series Journal X.
Little Bear and his mother are about to go into hibernation, but there are just a thousand things Little Bear has to do before he can fall asleep. Maybe a story would help? Or some water? Or a trip through the snow? There's just so much to do, but Little Bear soon learns that a young bear also needs a good Winter's sleep. Jan Mogensen is a Danish illustrator and author who has mainly illustrated books for children and young people. He always wanted to be an illustrator, and when he had young children of his own, he became aware that an alternative to the social realism that characterised virtually all new children’s literature at the time, even for the very young, was needed. Introducing children to that alternative was so important, he felt, that it inspired him to become a writer and illustrator.
Anders and his friend Kalle are going on a school trip. The destination: a boring town in the middle of nowhere. With nothing else to do, Anders and Kalle start investigating a local murder case, but what starts as a way of killing time soon develops into a search for the truth – a truth the people of the small town will do anything to keep hidden... Journal X Journal X is an easy read crime series that is not for the faint of heart. Kalle and Anders come across a bit of everything – murderers, arsonists and other criminals who must be held accountable for their crimes. Peter Grønlund (1970) is the author of several critically acclaimed books on true crime and subcultures such as hooliganism and graffiti. He is also the author of the children's suspense series Journal X.
Everyone has secrets. But some secrets are bigger than others. Basma has a big secret. She loves maths, but suddenly it’s become hard for her. She gets headaches in class and doesn’t understand what the teacher is saying – and she doesn't dare tell her mum and dad ... My biggest secret All people have secrets. But some secrets are bigger than others. Discover the biggest secrets of Astrid, Basma, Clara, Esther, Sophie and Zahira in this series for 10–11 year olds. Kit A. Rasmussen (1982) debuted in 2009 with Max and the Mysterious Museum, and ever since, many of her books have been heavily inspired by the adventurer Indiana Jones. In 2017, she published Til døden os skiller – Denmark’s first domestic noir crime novel for young people.
The Von Hansen family is going on holiday. Mum, Dad, Alexander, Viktoria and Anton are at the airport on their way to check in. Grandma is also there to say goodbye. They have been queuing for a long time and there are lots of people. In a moment they will be on board the plane ... but then Dad has to show his passport at the counter, and he realises he’s forgotten to renew it. Dorte Roholte (1958) has written a large number of books for children and young people, as well as for adults. She made her debut in 1991 with the collection of short stories New Surroundings and has since published numerous books in various genres.
Something sinister is happening at the sawmill... On their way to their grandmother’s house, Mikkel and Henrik encounter a strange old man babbling about hellfire, a loud circular saw, and a dreadful event set to happen that very night. The man urges the boys to stay indoors, but fearless Henrik wants to investigate the mysterious noises coming from the sawmill and drags Mikkel with him. Even though Mikkel is afraid it has something to do with the man with the sawn-off skull... Ideal for fans of the 2023 Disney+ ́Goosebumps ́ series, which was inspired by R. L. Stine's best-selling books. Ulla Rasmussen (1961-) is a Danish children’s author and educator and has a wealth of experience in creating stories that captivate children. She made her debut in 2006 with a horror series for young children.
Are you brave enough to face the monsters under the bed or the spectres hiding in the shadows? ́It's Not Going to End Well ́ packs six mini tales of terror into one thrilling ride for young readers who crave a chill. Not a book for the timid, these stories are full of spine-tingling moments, eerie encounters, and creepy conclusions. Dorte Roholte (b. 1958) has written a large number of books for children and young people as well as for adults. She made her debut in 1991 with the collection of short stories ́New Surroundings ́ and has since published numerous books in various genres.
Norman has been practising his magic tricks and decides to make a movie of them up in the Pontypandy mountains. Mandy, James and Sarah all go to the mountains with Norman to help film his tricks, but when Norman flies his kite out of the train window en route to the location and gets it stuck, Gareth the train conductor has to call for Fireman Sam to come quickly and help rescue Norman! © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingell, D. Jones and original characters created by R.M.J. Lee. Join Fireman Sam on exciting adventures with his colleagues Station Officer Steele, Elvis, Tom, ...
The rockstars of Pontypandy Mike and Elvis are busy practising for their big concert in the harbour. When Fireman Sam pops over to hear them play, however, he finds the pair during a heated argument! The band decides to split up, and Mike and Elvis must both find new ways to entertain the crowd at the concert - but it’s hard to learn a new skill or to find a replacement in time. When sparks start flying at the concert, it’s up to Fireman Sam and his trusty firefighting crew to save the day and help Mike and Elvis become friends again. © 2022 Prism Art & Design Limited. The Fireman Sam name and character are trademarks of Prism Art & Design Limited. Based on an original idea by D. Gingel...