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.

• The Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize 2003 • IBBY Iceland’s Children Literature Prize • The Icelandic Illustration Award 2002 • Reykjavik Children’s Literature Prize 2003 • The West-Nordic Children’s Literary Prize 2004 • Tower of Babel Honour Diploma, IBBY Estonia • Chosen one of the 100 best children‘s books of Iceland by Icelandic librarians

German translation available. Chapters in English available