Rabén & Sjögren Rights catalog Spring-Summer 2014
Rabén & Sjögren is Sweden’s largest publisher of books for children and young adults and has had an impact on Swedish children’s literature since 1942. The publication is characterized by its interesting and cutting-edge selection of books from both well-known and brand new authors and illustrators as well as backlist favorites. We are proud to be the publisher of authors such as Astrid Lindgren, J K Rowlings, Gunilla Bergström and Kitty Crowther. At Rabén & Sjögren Agency we manage the rights of the classical picture books about Pippi Longstocking and Emil, as well as modern classics like Pija Lindenbaum’s Gittan and Emma Adbåge’s Leni. We also represent a wide range of juvenile and young adult fiction, with award-winning authors such as Katarina Kieri, Katarina von Bredow and Mårten Melin.
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Cover illustration from Månkan och jag har en hemlighet by Katarina Kieri and Emma Virke.
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Katarina Kieri & Emma Virke Månkan och jag har en hemlighet Månkan and I Have a Secret In Katarina Kieri’s first picture book a girl talks about her secret in first-person. The tone is intimate and dramatic, and we sense something larger than the actual secret – the fact that she shares it with her friend Månkan. Emma Virke’s illustrations are imaginative and expressive collages where many little secrets can be seen if you look carefully. Katarina Kieri writes prose, poetry and drama for children, young adults and adults. She has received many award, among them the Astrid Lindgren Prize in 2012, and the August Prize in 2004 for her young adult novel, Does Elias Dance? No. Emma Virke is an artist and illustrator who debuted as a picture book illustrator 2009 with Mops, written by Eva Lindström. 215x280 mm, 32 pp 3–6 years
Press voices: ”The very best and finest children’s book so far this year.” Magnus Utvik ”Captures in perfect tone the very own world of two little girls, a world where only they can go.” Ingalill Mosander, Aftonbladet adet
Vår Och För bra
hemlighets-pumla är den vackraste som finns. den hemligaste. nu har vi hittat ett nytt gömställe, ett attans gömställe.
Picture books
The first secret – and the very first best friend
Picture books
Siblings and dinosaurs Åsa Lind & Emelie Östergren Hemligheten The Secret At home, it feels mysterious and exciting. Mom and Dad walk around waiting for a baby to come out of Mom’s tummy. The little boy walks around carrying a dinosaur egg that will hatch someday. A perfect topic for 3–5 years-olds! Åsa Lind’s text closely matches children’s fantasies. Emelie Östergren, young cartoon artist, skillfully captures the different emotions of children 195x254mm, 32 pp 3–6 years
Welcome to the world of little creepy-crawlies John & Hanna Hallmén Minimonster i naturen Mini Monsters in Nature You’ve never seen insects like this before! An exciting and unforgettable journey in the world of mini monsters! A world that’s invisible to us, but that’s still there, right next to us. Admired photographer John Hallmén now captures the attention of the children’s books audience. John Hallmén, born in 1978, is a dedicated and innovative insect photographer who, with the help of digital camera technology, shows us the world of these bugs in a way that we’ve never seen before. Hanna Hallmén, born in 1976, is a language reader pedagogue. This is her debut as an author. 190x254mm, 32 pp 3–6 years
Foto: Magnus Liam Karlsson
Jujja Wieslander & Lotta Geffenblad Vina Vinas vän Vina Vina’s Friend Vina Vinas Friend is the second book about Vina Vina, for the very youngest. Jujja Wieslander is one of our most loved children’s books creators. She is a master at turning the very simplest of everyday events into grand adventures in the world of young children. A dirty, broken and seemingly uninteresting stick turns into a crossbar in Vina Vina’s hands, or a lawnmower. A wolf becomes a best friend to share your pillow with.
Everybody knows Jujja Wieslander’s world-famous picture book characters Mamma Moo and Crow. Vina Vina is a new exciting acquaintance for the younger children. 210x210mm, 32 pp 0–3 years
About the body for the youngest Emma Adbåge Lilla magen – Lilla näsan Little Tummy – Little Nose With passion and intimate knowledge of the young child Emma Adbåge has created a board book series for the very youngest discoverers. A first introduction to the different body parts in miniature format and sturdy cardboard. 160x160mm, 18 pp 0–3 years
Picture books
About play, friendship and love
Pippi will never grow old, but in 2015 it will be 70 years since Astrid Lindgren’s first book about Pippi Longstocking was published. This calls for a celebration! Astrid’s daughter Karin was sick in bed and wanted her mum to tell her a story. “Tell me about Pippi Longstocking”, she pleaded, and in that instant she had invented what was to become one of the world’s most famous children’s book characters. “Since the name was remarkable, it had to be a remarkable girl”, said Astrid Lindgren. For years she was making up new stories for Karin and her friends. Vejenkunstmeseum dk Vejenkunstmeseum.dk
Pippi 70 years
Pippi Longstocking 70 years
A Astrid t id Li Lindgren d & IIngrid id V Vang Nyman N A miniature Villa V Villekulla with three classic pictture books in miniformat, a playy section and Pippi and her frie ends to play with. To be published in i spring 2015
Restored and revised editions of
Pippi Långstrump i Humlegården Pippi in the Park Pippi Långstrump på Kurrekurreduttön Pippi on Canny Canny Island To be published autumn 2014
What is Pippi doing in the pictures? Here are some fun scenes from Pippi’s world to point at and talk about. A fun wordless board book in sturdy cardboard for the very youngest, illustrated with Ingrid Van Nyman’s classic pictures.
Vad gör Pippi? What is Pippi doing? Titta Pippi Look Pippi 160x160mm, 16 pp 0–3 years
Games & activitybooks
Pippi
Pippi 70 years
Wonderful, classic Pippi-pictures!
Picture books
Modern Classics The ten books about Max are modern classics and are now published as board books in a new design accompanied by a new edition of the charming book to collect baby’s memories.
Barbro Lindgren & Eva Eriksson Max nalle – Max teddy Max blöja – Max nappy Max boll – Max ball Max potta – Max potty The other five titles will follow 2014/2015. 150x160mm, 16 pp.
Min egen bok – My own book 215x233mm, 48 pages, spiral binding
mina första ord
jag jollrade första gången
mina första ord var
första gången jag sa mamma
första gången jag sa pappa
andra intressanta saker jag har sagt
mina tänder första gången jag vinkade min första tand klappade händerna min andra tand satt min tredje tand kröp min fjärde tand stod
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Åsa Rosén Cirkus Caramba – Vampyr mysteriet Circus Caramba – The Vampire Mystery When it comes to solving mysteries, circus director Caramba sure had his appetite whet. So when he reads in the paper about a circus thief in Transylvania he packs up Circus Caramba and heads over there. But not only circus thieves wreak havoc in Transylvania, also vampires! Fanged creatures that will go to any length in order to sink their teeth into a yummy human throat. The Vampire Mystery is a stand-alone continuation of The Fire Eating Mystery. 96 pp, 6–9 years
A powerful book about self-confidence Emma Adbåge Jag är jag I Am Me Emma Adbåge hits a bull’s eye when she has Mickan revolt against everybody who views her as a quiet girl who needs to be more assertive. She is assertive, but in her own way. Press voices: “Emma Adbåge portrays, with a warm sense of humor, funny things, difficult things, embarrassing things and terrible things. With the lovely point of view of a child, and with a sense of humor that even grownups laugh at.” Anna Nygren, Folkbladet 128 pp, 6–9 years Published 2011
6–9 years
Humor and excitement in perfect combination
9–12 years
Katarina von Bredow Hon & Han Him & Her Hierarchies and power games in middle school Him & Herr is the second stand-alone book in Katarina von Bredow’s trilogy about life in middle school. With a page-turning frenzy, she portrays the social games of twelve-year-olds so we feel it in our bones. Media voices about You & I, the first book in the trilogy: ”Brilliant about the life changes of twelve-year-olds.” Dagens Nyheter ”Katarina von Bredow has once again given us an incredibly important novel for young readers.” Bibliotekstjänst 228 pp, 9–12 years
A fine portrayal of an important topic Lina Stoltz I morgon är allt som vanligt Tomorrow Everything Is back to Normal Lilian has a mother who sometimes drinks too much. Soon they will be celebrating St. Lucia’s Day at school, but does Lilian really want to be there if her mom can’t come and watch? Her teacher, Krister, bugs her about parent-teacher conferences and asks a bunch of difficult questions that Lilian doesn’t want to answer. Tomorrow Everything Is back to Normall is a loving and heart-felt story about a family like so many others, about difficulties and sorrow and about an important topic, unusual in children’s books. 160 pp, 9–12 years
Pascale Vallin Johansson Dömd Convicted Life isn’t fair. Amir, Lo and Vidar realize this as soon as they arrive as foster children at Heavenly Peace. The estate is anything but heavenly; the children are supervised at all times and punished if they make the tiniest mistake. Gunvor, or Foster Mother as she wants to be called, rules here. Her task is to make decent folk out of children of convicted murderers. Amir, Lo and Vidar believe that their mothers are innocent and they aim to learn the truth. The question is, how will they get over the wall with the electric fence that surrounds Heavenly Peace? Might they get help from hidden powers? And do they really dare trust each other? Convicted is the first part in The Amargi Trilogy, an exciting and magic story about the fight for freedom. 176 pp, 9–12 years
Upcoming titles:
Escape
Fight
9–12 years
New fantasy trilogy!
9–12 years
David Lynch meets Swedish small town Moa Eriksson Sandberg Flickan i de vindlande gångarna The Girl in the Winding Walkways It is winter and it has been a year and a half since Linda Palm disappeared. Hanna has left all the horrible stuff behind her. Everything is familiar, but also strange. A girl in Hanna’s old school tried to kill herself and strange things have started happening. Freestanding continuation of The First Girl the Forest Meets which received fantastic reviews. Press voices ”The best horror book of the year. Moa Eriksson Sandberg slowly builds tension and manages to create discomfort in everyday scenes.” Andras Palmaer, DN about The First Girl the Forest Meets 180 pp, 9–12 years
Master of Mystery Kerstin Lundberg Hahn Skuggan I väggen The Shadow In the Wall Press voices ”A strangely scary ghost story that catches the reader in a firm grip. Lundberg Hahn has an impressively tight hold on her story, making the read a breathless experience.” Lotta Olsson, Dagens Nyheter ”A thriller for everyone from the age of nine and up. Well written, very exciting and with a serious tone and depth.” Anna Hällgren, Norran ”Lundberg Hahn is a master of scary children’s stories combined with engaging tales of frindship. Nature, above all the white water rapids, here have a critical as well as beautiful role.” Jonna Fries, Smålandsposten 224 pp, 9–12 years Published 2012
9–12 years
New breathless thriller Ingelin Angerborn Hjärta av damm Heart of Dust During fall break Bella attends a theater class at an old historic theater. It is rumored that the place is haunted but that’s just superstition. But who is writing strange things on the mirror in the girls’ bathroom? Why is there a light on in the attic where nobody is allowed to go? And why does their classmate Nelli say that she has seen death? Breathlessly exciting story by Ingelin Angerborn, a master of the genre, thrillers for tweens. Her earlier thrillers have sold in over 100 000 copies! 176 pp, 9–12 years
Sandra Dahlén Sex med mera Sex Etcetera This book strengthens girls’ self-esteem, makes them aware of their bodies, their sexuality, girls’ equal rights in society and the right to set boundaries. Theory is mixed with practical suggestions. Sex Etcetera spans from the individual to society and back again. Sex Etcetera was first published in 2002. This is a revised and updated edition. “Sex Etcetera is a book that I wish would end up in the hands of every teen girl. It contains something as earth-shatteringly unusual as sex education from a girl perspective.” Hufvudstadsbladet 170x210mm, 280 pp 12+
Young Adult
Everything you ever wanted to know about sex!
Young Adult
Epic tension Eva Susso Två städer Two Cities Leon wanders through a desolate landscape looking for a home. One day he runs into Anja. They reach a high wall. Perhaps salvation is behind the wall. High-speed adventure and excitement for 11-12-year-olds. Eva Susso does something entirely new with Two Cities and she does is with bravado! 250 pp, 12+
Augustnominated author Mårten Melin Liksom helt magiskt Kind of Like Magic A collection of twelve amazing stories where some are exciting, some funny and some very, very scary. We meet Viktor who gets a magical necklace, Lara who can see ghosts and Jamila who wants to be somebody else. Whether you like horror, love or friendship, there is something for everybody. 152 pp, 12+
Moa Eriksson Sandberg Välkommen till LA, baby Welcome to LA, Baby Doris lives in the shadows of sorrow. She seeks affirmation in others and has a difficult time putting up with herself, taking up space. With her best friend Ottilia she takes a break from her university studies for a dream trip to San Francisco. Here they plan to hang out in loud bars and cool used bookstores, get to know doe-eyed poets and indie-band singers. Media voices: Eriksson Sandberg manages to exactly capture the sense of having one leg in childhood and the other on its way into the adult world, whether you want to or not. Hallandsposten 192 pp, 15+
Our new comedy queen! Emmy Abrahamson Make it stort Make It Big The third and last part of Filippa’s adventures and actor dreams in London. Full of complications and killer humor by August-nominated Emmy Abrahamson who has actually been a part of the theater world in London herself. Media voices: “Well-written, fun page-turner that well deserved its August Prize nomination.” Dagens Nyheter about The Only Way Is Up “Emmy Abrahamson can write with wit, sharply and humorously.” Sundsvalls Tidning about Steal the show. w 228 pp, 12+
Young Adult
On the threshold of the adult world
Young Adult
A raw contemporary novel for young adults Martin Jern Svensk synd Swedish Sin “Fourteen years old and so fucking lonely in my head.” Otto is fourteen years old and lives in a small backwaters village. He is lonely and misunderstood. He wants to go somewhere but doesn’t know where. It’s election time and a party hostile toward immigrants has joined Eternity Church in order to take power in their community. When a girl disappears Otto is faced with a difficult moral dilemma. Martin Jerns debut title Affection published in 2011 was praised by critics. 176 pp, 15+
An experiential love story! Sandra Beijer Det handlar om dig It’s All About You It’s all About You is the story about that first, great love. It takes place in the inner city of Stockholm for a few feverish autumn months and the reader is thrown between hope and despair, happiness and sorrow, excitement and apathy. Sandra Beijer tells her story in such a poetic but still simple and natural way that anybody who has ever been in love will be touched by it – it doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 45. Sandra Beijer, born in 1984, has, since 2005, been writing her wellread blog Ninetofive. She was educated as a copywriter and has worked in both Stockholm and New York. 198 pp, 15+
