An Angel in the Neighbourhood (2002)
Winner — Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize 2003
Winner — IBBY Iceland's Children Literature Prize
Winner — Icelandic Illustration Award 2002
Winner — Reykjavik Children's Literature Prize 2003
Winner — West-Nordic Children's Literary Prize 2004
Winner — Tower of Babel Honour Diploma
Winner — Tower of Babel Honour Diploma, IBBY Estonia
2002
98 pages
Children's Books
9-12 years
Illustrated
5-8 years
An Angel in the Neighbourhood (2002)
Askur lives with his mother in a block in the west of Reykjavik. Everyone thinks only very ordinary people live there – but he knows better. A werewolf is on the loose, as well as Pippi Longstockings, silverfish, and an angel, to mention but a few. A fascinating and original story in which a boy’s speculations about life conjure up countless images, and imagination run rampant. Each page is beautifully illustrated in colour, adding a magical touch to the story.
German translation available. Chapters in English available
Awards
Won
- Nordic Council Children and Young People's Literature Prize 2003
- IBBY Iceland's Children Literature Prize
- Icelandic Illustration Award 2002
- Reykjavik Children's Literature Prize 2003
- West-Nordic Children's Literary Prize 2004
- Tower of Babel Honour DiplomaIBBY Estonia
- Tower of Babel Honour Diploma, IBBY Estonia
Rights Sold
Translation rights sold
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