![]() “Her books look at loss in its many forms, as well as the complexities of evolving friendships.” She adds that Waffle Hearts, featuring Lena Lid – “Norway’s very own answer to Pippi Longstocking” – was “like nothing else on our list.” Parr never shies away from exploring the difficult emotions that children go through, explains McDonnell. I love the feistiness of her protagonists, but as we peel back the layers, we find vulnerability too.” “The combination of the idyllic rural settings, laugh-out-loud escapades, and the tenderness and warmth of Maria’s writing have created stories that feel timeless, and which are a joy and comfort to read. Parr’s books are “modern classics,” says Emily McDonnell, her UK editor at Walker Books. One of the most beloved and successful is Maria Parr, author of Waffle Hearts, Astrid the Unstoppable, and Lena, the Sea, and Me, marketed for readers aged 9-11. Increasingly, Norwegian authors are being translated into English for the two largest markets, the US and the UK. ![]() ![]() ![]() 172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad (Atom) ![]()
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