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SPRING RIGHTS GUIDE 2019CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT

CELEBRATING OUR AGENCY’S 10th ANNIVERSARYWITH MAGICAL WORLD-CLASS FINNISH CHILDREN’S BOOKS


CELEBRATING

OUR AGENCY’S

10th ANNIVERSARY!

Weird Weather, Monster Tournament and children’s and young adult classics Sisterland and Maresi Red Mantle, now available in English, are the highlights of our spring season 2019.

Why does climate change? How does the planet earth change? These ques-tions are answered through enchanting narratives and fascinating facts in our children’s non-fiction books.

We are also excited about the forthcoming middle-grade mystery story Agnes from the author of the internatio-nal bestseller Monster Nanny.

Book adaptations of Maresi, Monster Nanny and Snow White Trilogy to the big screen are fast progressing in Hollywood. Stay tuned!

We’re looking forward to meeting you all in London and Bologna!

Elina AhlbäckFounder & Literary Agent

Julia KellumsLiterary Agent

Nicole MyyryläinenRights Coordinator

WWW.AHLBACKAGENCY.COM

ELINA

JULIANICOLE

NON-FICTION

3 Laura Ertimo: WEIRD WEATHER! WHY DOES CLIMATE CHANGE?

4 Laura Ertimo: THE ENCHANTED PLANET EARTH

5 Laura Ertimo: NIGHT & WATER

PICTURE BOOKS

6 Pasi Pitkänen: THE MONSTER TOURNAMENT

8 Kristiina Louhi: TOMPPA SERIES

9 Elina Hirvonen: PRINCESS RASCAL

10 Mila Teräs: THE FOX WHO PAINTED THE SKY

11 Riikka Jäntti: THE LITTLE MOUSE SERIES

CHAPTER BOOKS

12 Magdalena Hai: THE LITTLE SHOP OF NIGHTMARES

13 Magdalena Hai: THE GRUMBLEBELLY CAT

MIDDLE-GRADE

14 Mila Teräs: THE SECRET LIBRARY SERIES

15 Salla Simukka: SISTERLAND

YOUNG ADULT

16 Anders Vacklin & Aki Parhamaa: GLITCH

17 Magdalena Hai: THE THIRD SISTER

FROM BOOK TO SCREEN

18 Tuutikki Tolonen: MONSTER NANNY

19 Maria Turtschaninoff: THE RED ABBEY CHRONICLES

20 Salla Simukka: THE SNOW WHITE TRILOGY

FORTHCOMING

21 Tuutikki Tolonen: AGNES


Two clever buddies, Lotta and Kasper get tired of their parents’ evasive answers about weird weather. They decide to research what climate change is really is about!

Weird weather! is accurate but hopeful children’s nonfiction that explains how humans are responsible for climate change and what we can do to ensure a brighter future. It also gives tips on how everyone can make better choices and practice climate skills every day. But climate change won’t be beaten with tiny tricks, and this book also encourages talking to children about how to make changes in society, and how working together can change everything.

“Ertimo writes in a language kids understand, and she changes big weird concepts into life-size matters that are easy to grasp.” – Aamulehti newspaper on What is Night

WEIRD WEATHER! WHY DOES CLIMATE CHANGE?

by LAURA ERTIMO

Illustrated by MARI AHOKOIVU

Climate changes, why don’t we? Weird weather! answers children’s tough questions about climate change, and tells how we can all fight against it.

PUBLICATION:Ihme ilmat!Into Kustannus, September 2019Format: 235 x 250 mm, four-colour, 48 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND: Into Kustannus (orig.)

READING MATERIAL:English sample & synopsis

NON-FICTION

PHOTO: EMMI KORHONEN PHOTO: ANTTI AHOKOIVU

LAURA ERTIMOis a geographer and author of several non-fiction titles who specializes in the interaction between phenomena, people and nature.

MARI AHOKOIVU (b. 1984) is a Finnish illustrator and a comics artist. She’s been drawing professionally for over 10 years, mainly drawing graphic novels and comics for children, including Sanni & Joonas and Lola Olifante. Ahokoivu loves everything cute and scary. She lives and works in Copenhagen.

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This book has 10 stories, and 10 maps. They may sound or look like they are out of a fairy-tale, but they are real, true maps of our planet.

The Enchanted Planet Earth is a children’s non-fiction book that also engages adults. Through magical maps it teaches about nature, oceans and the history of continents. The stories also provide a context where adults and kids can discuss the environmental issues and how people’s actions affect nature. Through narratives the book explains the real processes that change our planet and make the Earth habitable.

“Fascinating facts framed by a beautiful, nocturnal-themed design.” – Helsingin Sanomat on What is Night

THE ENCHANTED PLANET EARTHby LAURA ERTIMO

Illustrated by SATU KONTINEN

There is a planet where plants plan world domination. Where beasts are good, and trees live for thousands of years, collecting memories in their bark. This enchanted place is Earth.

PUBLICATION:Lumotun maan kartastoKustantamo S&S, January 2020Format: 245x300, Four-colour, 64 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND: Kustantamo S&S

READING MATERIAL:English sample & synopsisFinnish edition (June 2019)

BIBLIOGRAPHY:What is Water? (Vesi. Kirja mailman tärkeimmästä aineesta) Myllylahti 2017, 156 pp.

What is Night? (Yö. Kirja unesta ja pimeän salaisuuksista) Myllylahti 2016, 120 pp.

PHOTO: EMMI KORHONEN PHOTO: SAMU KONTINEN


SATU KONTINENis a graphic designer, illustrator and author whose works include colorful and educational picture books, coloring books and book cover art. She loves painting by hand.

NON-FICTION

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NON-FICTION

PHOTO: EMMI KORHONEN PHOTO: SAMU KONTINEN


SATU KONTINENis a graphic designer, illustrator and author whose works include colorful and educational picture books, coloring books and book cover art. She loves painting by hand.

What Is the Night? is a literary tonic for insomniacs or those afraid of the dark. Divided into four parts, What is the Night? draws narratives from disciplines including astronomy, nocturnal nature, the physiology of sleep and dreams. Over four, beautifully illustrated chapters What is the Night? spins a captivating tale of true facts inters-persed with myths and legends ranging from how the moon gets its glow to the ancient myths about how night was created.

What Is Water? is an eye-opening non-fiction book for the whole family about the most important substance in the world. It examines water from four different perspe-ctives: The Planet, Nature, The Human and The Dive. By popularizing physics, geography and history, for example, we get to know over 60 ways in which water is connected with life on Earth.

“Fascinating facts framed by a beautiful, nocturnal-themed design.” – Helsingin Sanomat

“We do hope our Russian audience will enjoy and adore the aesthetics of these books and like the illustrations of the magnificent Finnish artists.” – Igor Grizhuk, KompasGuide, Russia

PUBLICATION:Yö. Kirja unesta ja pimeän salaisuuksista Myllylahti 2016, 120 pp.Format: 250 mm x 205 mm, black-and-white illustrations

Vesi. Kirja maailman tärkeimmästä aineesta Myllylahti 2017, 156 pp.Format: 250 mm x 205 mm, blue-and-white illustrations

RIGHTS SOLD: NIGHTOrig. publisher: FINLAND, MyllylahtiCHINA, CITIC PressRUSSIA, KompasGuide

RIGHTS SOLD: WATEROrig. publisher: FINLAND, MyllylahtiRUSSIA, KompasGuide

READING MATERIAL:English samples & synopses, Finnish editions

WHAT IS THE NIGHT & WHAT IS WATERby LAURA ERTIMOillustrated by SATU KONTINEN

Bedtime books of fictional and factual stories for information-hungry kids and adults

» Rudolf Koivu Illustration Award 2017 nominee » The Most Beautiful Books of 2016,

honorary mention

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F R O M B O O K T O S C R E E N

”The book offers beautiful pictures and an interesting world, and one wishes that many kids and adults will find this to read and marvel at.”– Pieni kirjasto blog on The Island of Lost Animals

THE MONSTER TOURNAMENTby PASI PITKÄNEN

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F R O M B O O K T O S C R E E NPICTURE BOOK

Eren has decided to accept princess Rola’s challenge and take part in the Monster Tournament. He finds an egg and hopes that it will hatch into a mighty monster.But when Eren’s monster is finally revealed, it looks more like a baby penguin. Can Eren train it to be his tournament monster, and could it ever beat princess Rola’s Storm Snail?

Pasi Pitkänen’s incredible adven-ture story is brought to life by his vivid illustations. In the spirit of Pokémon and Where the Wild Things Are it is also a story of an ugly duckling and bravery.

THE MONSTER TOURNAMENTby PASI PITKÄNEN

Where the Wild Things Are meets Ugly Duckling and Pokémon!

PUBLICATION:Hirviöturnajaiset, Tammi, 2019, 40 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi (orig.)

READING MATERIAL:English PDF & synopsisFinnish edition

PHOTO: JARI RIIHIMÄKI

PASI PITKÄNEN is a highly sought-after Finnish illustrator. He is also recognised for his work as a character- and graphic designer, and has published two picture books of his own.

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PHOTO: KAROLINA EK

Tommy and Kerttu the Bookworm: Tommy, dad, and Kerttu go to visit the new library! It is an exciting day: Tommy gets his very own library card – and ice cream at the café.

Tommy and the Doctor Ear: Tommy’s ear hurts and it makes him cry. But the nice doctor gives him medicine, and then Doctor Tommy is ready to examine all of his toys!

Tommy and the Baby: Tommy feels big and brave when he and his grandmother visit his mother in the hospital. But when Tommy sees his wrinkly baby sister for the first time, he suddenly wants to be mommy’s little boy again.

Tommy is a brave little boy whose every day is full of wonders: first teeth, farm animals, cooking with dad, learning new skills, and having a new baby sister!

“Louhi shows vividly how quickly children’s mind works, and how they invent little games all the time.” –Lapsen maailma magazine

TOMPPA SERIESby KRISTIINA LOUHI

Tommy is back! The beloved favorite of Finnish children and parents since 1993! The classic and bestselling picture book series.

PUBLICATION:Tomppa ja Kerttu-kirjatoukkaTammi, 2018, 32 pp.

Tomppa ja tohtori KorvaTammi, 2017, 32 pp.

Tomppa ja PiimänakkiTammi, 2015, 32 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi(orig.)

READING MATERIAL:English text

BIBLIOGRAPHY:15 books previously published in Tomppa series

KRISTI INA LOUHI is an artist and an awarded graphic designer, illustrator and author. She has illustrated dozens of children’s books over the years including illustrations for the texts by Hannele Huovi, Hannu Mäkelä, Leena Laulajainen, Katri Tapola and Riitta Jalonen.

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BOOK 2: PRINCESS RASCAL AND THE POTTY WORDS:Princess Rascal starts pre-school. She’s nervous about her new mates and new teacher. Especially nervous she is about going to the toilet. When she uses toilet words in a completely wrong situation, she’s sure that she is the most embarrassing girl in the world. But a solution for the problem can be found in her secret treasure chest.

BOOK 1: PRINCESS RASCAL: You would think that Rascal is a just a little girl, but she’s also a princess with many crowns for different purposes: one for Important Thoughts, one for Great Adventures, one for Peaceful Dreams. When Mom gets mad at her, she must find the right crown to calm Mom down.

“Princess Rascal is on the other hand a light and goofy book with toilet humor to entertain little listeners. Mervi Lindman’s illustrations are wonderfully expressive and fit the story excellently! – Lue meille äitikulta blog

PUBLICATION:Prinsessa Rämäpää ja vessasanat Tammi, 2019, 42 pp.

Prinsessa Rämäpään talvitaikaTammi, 2017, 42 pp. Format: 200 mm x 230 mm, four-color illustrations

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi (orig.)

READING MATERIAL:Book 1: English text, Finnish edition Book 2: English text, Finnish ms

PRINCESS RASCAL AND THE POTTY WORDSby ELINA HIRVONEN illustrated by MERVI LINDMAN

Princess Rascal is a spirited and resourceful little girl, like the kid sister of Pippi Longstocking

» New, fun picture book for strongminded little girls and their parents

» By the winner of Kalevi Jäntti Prize and Nuori Aleksis Prize

PICTURE BOOK

ELINA HIRVONENis the author of adults’ and children’s prose, a journalist and documentary filmmaker. She has written three highly acclaimed adults’ novels that are at the same time tragic and beautiful, and two children’s books.

MERVI LINDMANis a much-loved illustrator whose cheerful artworks have been published in 15 different countries to date.

PHOTO: JARKKO VIRTANEN

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The Fox Who Painted the Sky is a story about a little fox who wants to find the most beautiful color in the world and paint the sky with it. The fox’s friends suggest their favorite colors; grass-green, snow-white and sea-blue, but the little fox has a solution to please everyone – did you ever wonder how the Northern Lights came to be?

”The wonderful illustrations of ’ The Fox who painted the sky’ instantly charmed us – and as soon we had read the surprising ending, our hearts were won over.” – Tatjana Kröll, Head of children’s books, Knesebeck Verlag

THE FOX WHO PAINTED THE SKYby MILA TERÄS, illustrated by KAROLIINA PERTAMO

A picture book combining collages and painting with poems and story, with a fairytale twist in the end!

PUBLICATION:Kettu ja värit Karisto 2017, 32 pp.,

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Karisto (orig.)GERMANY, Knesebeck Verlag

READING MATERIAL:English textFinnish edition

PICTURE BOOK

PHOTO: PAULA LEHTO

MILA TERÄS has written several books for children, young adults and adults, and been nominated for the prestigious Finlandia Junior and Topelius prizes. She often incorporates fantasy and historical elements into her realistic work.

KAROLIINA PERTAMO is an artist who has illustrated more than 30 books. She works with a bright color palette and also uses collage in her work. She has been nominated for the Rudolf Koivu Prize and Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize, and received The Society of Swedish Literature in Finland Award.

ja Kettuvärit

Karisto

Mila Teräs

Karoliina

Pertamo

Pieni Kettu päättää ryhtyä taivaanrannan maalariksi. Se tahtoo löytää työtään varten maailman kauneimman värin. Olisiko se kesänvihreä, Linnunradan valkoinen vai tarujen sininen? Matkallaan Kettu kohtaa monenlaisia olentoja, jotka kertovat sille lempiväreistään. Kettu jatkaa kuitenkin etsintöjään, kunnes löytää lopulta oman ratkaisunsa. Herkkä, värejä hehkuva kuvakirja on todellinen luonnon ja tarinoiden ylistys. Mila Teräksen ja Karoliina Pertamon kaksi aiempaa kuvakirjaa ovat olleet lasten- ja nuorten-kirjallisuuden Finlandia-ehdokkaina.

Miten revontulet s yntyvät?

L85.2www.karisto.fiKannen kuvitus: Karoliina PertamoKannen suunnittelu: Carlos da CruzISBN 978-951-23-6330-8

Mila Teräs Karoliina Pertamo

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Book 5: Little Mouse’s WinterWinter is here and Little Mouse enjoys playing outside. But his fun is interrupted by piano lessons. And why do all the other kids have phones and lots of collectable toy figures? Luckily mom has lots of fun activities that will make him happy again.

Book 4: Little Mouse’s HolidayLittle Mouse and Mommy Mouse take the train together to the countryside to stay at their cottage on an island, pick berries, heat the sauna and cook sausages over a campfire under the starry skies. It’s a real treat for a little city mouse!

Book 3: Little Mouse’s ChristmasChristmas is coming and Little Mouse can’t wait for Christmas Eve. Luckily there are all kinds of wonderful preparations to be made, from cooking to choosing the Christmas tree.

Book 2: Little Mouse Helps OutLittle Mouse’s friend Pip is coming over to visit. But first, there are chores to do around the house, like cleaning, laundry and cooking lunch. Little Mouse is determined to help Mummy Mouse with all of them.

Book 1: Little MouseA day in the life of a toddler is a busy one and Little Mouse’s is no exception. Between getting dressed, going to daycare, eating dinner, and splashing in puddles, Little Mouse has a lot to do … and a lot to say ‘no’ to!

“Charming … Scandi sublime.”– The Times, Book of The Week

THE LITTLE MOUSE SERIESby RIIKKA JÄNTTI

PUBLICATION:Pikku hiiri ja paukkupakkanenTammi, 2019, 48 pp.

Pikku hiiren puolukkaretkiTammi, 2018, 48 pp.

Pikku hiiren jouluTammi, 2017, 48 pp.

Pikku hiiri saa vieraanTammi, 2016, 48 pp.

Pikku hiiri, tuuliviiriTammi, 2015, 48 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi (Original publisher) AUSTRALIA, Scribble/Scribe CHINA, Beijing Yuntu TechDENMARK, ABC ForlagNEW ZEALAND, Scribble/Scribe UK, Scribble/Scribe

READING MATERIAL:Finnish text, English text

RI IKKA JÄNTTI is a Helsinki-based illustrator and author who has created art for both nonfiction and fairytale books for children. In 2009 Jäntti won the Tieto-Lauri award for children’s non-fiction, for her illustrations in Viidakkotanssi (Jungle Dance). She works mainly in pen & ink, watercolour, and gouache.

PHOTO: VEIKKO SOMERPURO

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ELINA HIRVONENis the author of adults’ and children’s prose, a journalist and documentary filmmaker. She has written three highly acclaimed adults’ novels that are at the same time tragic and beautiful, and two children’s books.

MERVI LINDMANis a much-loved illustrator whose cheerful artworks have been published in 15 different countries to date.

Book 2: The Little Shop of Nightmares: The Lost TeethNina goes to buy ice cream after her first work day at The Little Shop of Nightmares. But at the ice cream shop she discovers a vampire – without teeth! Nina decides to help vampire Lucas, and find him new teeth from Mr. Krook’s shop. But while they look for the teeth it turns out that other things have gone missing too…

Book 1: The Little Shop of Nightmares: The Terrible Tickling PowderWhen Nina, 9 years, enters The Little Shop of Nightmares in hopes of getting a job, she is greeted by an odd sight: shopkeeper Mr. Kook is rolling on the floor, unable to stop laughing. With a little help from a ghost called Paddy, they start looking for the untickling powder to help him, but things are certainly not made easier by Mr. Kook’s world-domination-planning pet octopus Squishy McGoo, a trouble-maker on roller-skates.

”The Little Shop of Nightmares by Magdalena Hai is definitely one of that kind: we were captured by its amusing combination of bizarre magic and clever humor with hidden messages for those who look deeper.”– Igor Grizhuk, Foreign Rights Manager, KompasGuide Publishing House

PUBLICATION:Painajaispuoti: Kamala kutituspulveri WSOY, 2018, ~60 pp.Format: 152 mm x 215 mm, four-color illustrations

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, WSOY (orig.)RUSSIA, The Teenbook Publishing House

READING MATERIAL:English texts, Finnish editions

THE LITTLE SHOP OF NIGHTMARES: THE LOST TEETHby MAGDALENA HAI

illustrated by TEEMU JUHANI

New series of hilarious horror for early readers!

MAGDALENA HAI is a lover of cross-genre fiction and all things strange; her fiction often combines elements of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Besides writing, Hai teaches writing and is an active member and editor of the publishing co-operative Osuuskumma. Winner of the Finnish Literary Export Prize 2018, nominee of the Nordic Council Literature Prize 2018.

TEEMU JUHANI is an illustrator and comic artist, whose detailed illustrations and quirky characters can be seen in children’s books and graphic novels. Beyond Finland his works have been published in UK, U.S., Turkey and China.

PHOTO: JAAKKO HALONEN PHOTO: TEEMU JUHANI

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PUBLICATION:Kurnivamahainen kissa Karisto, 2017, 46 pp.Format: 175 mm x 245 mm, black-and-white illustrations

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Karisto (orig.)GERMANY, Dressler/Oetinger

READING MATERIAL:English illustrated text Swedish illustrated textFinnish edition

In a barren land, when a little girl meets a gigantic cat that threatens to devour her, she makes it a smart offer. The girl leads the cat across the lands, looking for something to satiate its hunger before it eats her, but they encounter draught, destruction, and people who have nothing to eat except their dreams. When the cat gobbles up the girl, she finds something in its belly, something that has made it so hungry…

“Hai’s story draws inspiration from fairy tales, fantasy and girlhood: little girls have power that supersedes dominion and greed.” – Arvid Lydecken Prize jury 2018 on nomination

“From the first moment I met Magdalena Hai’s wonderful girl hero, I knew that this manuscript was something incredibly rare and wonderful!” – Anna Herberhold, Dressler editor

THE GRUMBLEBELLY CAT by MAGDALENA HAI

illustrated by TEEMU JUHANI

A Classic fairytale about the courage that can live within the smallest of us

CHAPTER BOOKS

» Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Prize nominee 2018

» Finnish Literary Export Prize winner 2018 » Runeberg Junior Prize nominee 2018 » Arvid Lydecken Prize nominee 2018

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TEEMU JUHANI is an illustrator and comic artist, whose detailed illustrations and quirky characters can be seen in children’s books and graphic novels. Beyond Finland his works have been published in UK, U.S., Turkey and China.

PHOTO: JAAKKO HALONEN PHOTO: TEEMU JUHANI


These timeless stories are magical and adventurous, but they also address topics like immigration and ocean pollution.

Book 2: The Lost CityHugo and Lydia are looking for a boy they met on a beach. Suddenly they get pulled into the ocean by beautiful mist horses. They find themselves in Marepolis, an ancient lost city under the water.

Book 1: The Witch MirrorHugo and Lydia find a strange map between the pages of a book called ”Witch Mirror”. They follow the map to the Secret Library, where old and rare books are stored and cherished. From the library they find a way to a magical land where witches are preparing for a celebration. But when Lydia gets trapped inside an evil mirror, Hugo has to do everything he can to save her.

”Witch Mirror is something new! It is about love for books, a quality middle-grade novel, and an amazing adventure!” – Kristan kirjat blog

THE SECRET LIBRARY SERIES by MILA TERÄS

Classic fantasy series full of magic, books, humor and adventures. Perfect for all the bookworms and library lovers!

MIDDLE-GRADE

PUBLICATION:Noitapeili, Otava, 2016, 200 pp.

Kadonnut Kaupunki, Otava, February 2019, 200 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Otava (orig.)

READING MATERIAL:English samples & synopses

PHOTO: TOMMI TUOMI

MILA TERÄS has written several books for children, young adults and adults, and been nominated for the prestigious Finlandia Junior and Topelius prizes. She often incorporates fantasy and historical elements into her realistic work.


One winter day the snowing starts, and it never seems to end. Eleven-year-old Alice falls through the snow and ends up in the summery world of Sisterland – in a much awaited adventure!

In the heart of Sisterland lies a wonderful garden full of all kinds of peculiar creatures: wind fairies, dream weavers, and asking flowers. And in one tree, on a swing, is Marissa. All Alice has ever wanted is a best friend and now her dream has come true! But the girls have not ended up in Sisterland by coincidence. They must find the queen who rules Sisterland to end the endless snowfall in their own world. However, Alice faces her hardest task when Marissa seems to have forgotten about their friendship.

“Sisterland is a story about friendship and courage, a magical adventure, a really wonderful fairytale! A tale for the young and the old.” – Biebmiepje blog, the Netherlands

“Rich with references to classic fantasy novels, this book had me rapidly turning the pages in excitement.” – Sakana Hayashi, online book reviewer, Japan

SISTERLANDby SALLA SIMUKKA

A middle-grade fantasy story with echoes of Alice in Wonderland and The Snow Queen

MIDDLE-GRADE

PUBLICATION:Sisarla, Tammi 2016, 184 pp.Illustrations by Saku Heinänen (Finnish ed.)

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi (Original publisher)ARAB WORLD, Arab Scientific PublishersBELGIUM, ClavisCHINA, Hunan Juvenile and Children’s Publishing HouseESTONIA, PegasusFRANCE, Hachette LivreJAPAN, NishimuraLATVIA, ZvaigzneNETHERLANDS, ClavisUNITED STATES, Random House (WE)

READING MATERIAL:Finnish & English editions

SALLA SIMUKKA is Finland’s most internationally successful author of YA fiction. Her Snow White Trilogy has published in 52 territories and film rights to Hollywood. She writes books for young adults and children and travels the world talking about her work.Winner of the Finland Prize, Simukka has been selected among the best children’s & YA writers from all over Europe (Aarhus 39).

PHOTO: HANNA POROPUDAS

» Tampere Prize Winner 2016 » Lasten Lukuvarkaus Award

Winner 2017


Book 2: GlitchSet in Helsinki as it struggles through the harsh hyper winter, 17-year old Minako, nicknamed Bug, faces enemies both in video games and in real life. Her mother has disappeared, and the more Bug investigates the gaming corporation she works at, the more mysteries arise. Bug is also busy figuring out her own life: she has begun her studies at the prestigious game academy, but it isn’t easy being the most famous gamer in the world. Dangerous things are starting to happen in real life which should be taking place only in video-games. Can there be glitches in reality?” Book 1: BetaIt is 2117 in a flood-ridden world, 16-year-old Minako’s mother uproots their lives from Sea-Tokyo and moves her unwilling daughter to Helsinki Island. Devastated, and rejected by her new schoolmates, Minako (who is known as Bug) retreats in to the world of video games. When a mysterious parcel containing a virtual reality gaming suit arrives on her doorstep, Bug is drawn into a beta version of a new game set in feudal Japan. However, the game proves to be far more realistic, and far more dangerous than expected.

SENSORED REALITY: GLITCHby ANDERS VACKLIN & AKI PARHAMAA

Vikings, video games and girl power!

PUBLICATION:Book 1: Sensored Reality: Beta Tammi, 2018, 328 pp.

Book 2: Sensored Reality: GlitchTammi, May 2019

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi (Original publisher)

READING MATERIAL:English samplesFinnish editions

ANDERS VACKLIN is a prize-winning screenwriter, dramaturge, script doctor, and author of several manuals on scriptwriting.

AKI PARHAMAA has studied creative writing in Finland and the UK, and written scripts for theater and screen.

PHOTO: OTTO VIRTANEN

YOUNG ADULT

“Strikes smack in gamers’ nervous systems” – Tilt.fi website

“Beta is a YA novel of international level.” – Risingshadow.fi website

BOOK 3 - REPLICA - COMING SOON!

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Ciel and Lune are best friends and daughters of the two great witches of Royaume. Ciel, the daughter of the White Witch, is preparing for her rite of passage, the witch song ritual, which will show her true soul and future as a witch. When Ciel steps in front of the mirror of songs, a terrifying truth is revealed: she is a sanschant, a songless witch. The last sanschant there was, almost destroyed their whole world.

The girls must escape Royaume. They end up on the Earth, where they find refuge in a school, run by a creature called Principal and attended by otherworldly students. Especially one of them, Niemann, rocks Lune’s boat. Who is Niemann, why can’t Lune resist him? In Royaume, the White Witch is doing everything she can to relocate her daughter. The fate of their world is again at stake.

“The Third sister is like more urban, more scifi version of Harry Potter, but it boldly takes stand on things that matter!” – Amman lukuhetki blog

”Wise and entertaining novel that pulls readers deep in its magical worlds, and won’t let them go.”–Finlandia Prize Jury on nomination

THE THIRD SISTERby MAGDALENA HAI

Highly imaginative world-building and visual storytelling. Perfect mix of fantasy adventure and YA-romance! For the fans of Hayao Miyazaki and Diana Wynne Jones.

YOUNG ADULT

PUBLICATION:Kolmas sisar Otava, 2018, 557 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Otava (Orig. publisher)

READING MATERIAL:English sample & synopsis, Finnish edition

PHOTO: JAAKKO HALONEN


» Finlandia Prize Nominee 2018

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BOOK 1: MONSTER NANNYWhat happens when three ordinary kids get a troll-like monster nanny for the summer? BOOK 2: MONSTER ROUTEMonsters’ underground world is full of wonders... and dangers not suitable for human kids! BOOK3: MONSTER LETTERHellman kids face new troubles. Mom and Dad want to move into a bigger home on the other side of the city. Mimi’s talking bathrobe feels strangely shrunk, and drops hints of leaving. Monstrologist Runar Kalli is starting to act his age without his rejuvenating root potion – and he’s 122. Something must be done. When Mimi finds crumpled leaves with strange markings in her room, they look like messages from underground, but who’s delivering them and why? And why does the Gatekeeper of the underground world appear in their bathroom?

THE MONSTER NANNY TRILOGYby TUUTIKKI TOLONEN, illustrated by PASI PITKÄNEN

“The Monstrous Mary Poppins.”

PUBLICATION:Mörkövahti, Tammi 2015, 304 pp.Mörköreitti, Tammi 2016, 284 pp. Mörköviesti, Tammi 2020

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi (Original publisher) BOSNIA, ŠahinpašicBRAZIL, DarkSide Books CHINA, Beijing Children’s Publishing House CZECH REPUBLIC, Portál ESTONIA, Tiritamm FRANCE, Robert LaffontGERMANY, Carl Hanser Verlag HUNGARY, Tessloff BabilonITALY, Salani/Mauri Spagnol LATVIA, Zvaigzne THE NETHERLANDS, Luitingh-Sijthoff NORWAY, Gyldendal Norsk POLAND, VesperROMANIA, Editura Univers RUSSIA, RosmanSLOVENIA, Mladinska knjigaSPAIN (Spanish), La Galera SPAIN (Catalan), La Galera SWEDEN, Rabén & SjögrenTURKEY, SEV Redhouse Kidz VIETNAM, Nha NamUNITED STATES, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Book 1)

FILM RIGHTS, Scott Free Productions

READING MATERIAL:German & French & Finnish editions of Book 1-2 English edition of Book 1English synopses of Books 1-3

TUUTIKKI TOLONEN is the author of warm, absurdist middle-grade novels that seamlessly mix the mundane with the fantastic. She has co-authored several children’s books and teaches creative writing. She won the Arvid Lydecken Prize in 2016.

PASI PITKÄNEN is a highly sought-after Finnish illustrator. He is also recognised for his work as a character- and graphic designer, and has published two picture books of his own.

PHOTO: JARI RIIHIMÄKIPHOTO: KAROLIINA EK

HOLLYWOOD FEATURE FILM IS BEING DEVELOPED BY SCOTT FREE PRODUCTIONS

RIGHTS SOLD IN 23 TERRITORIES

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Book 1: Maresi is a tale of friendship set in the Red Abbey, a refuge for women and girls, that falls under attack.

Book 2: Naondel tells the story of the First Sisters: how they fled from a harem and founded the abbey.

Book 3: Maresi Red Mantle is an epistolary novel that follows Maresi after she leaves the Red Abbey to establish a school in her oppressed home province of Rovas. The return to her Northern home, and fitting in, is not easy even with all the knowledge she’s bringing with her, but she is determined to triumph over the difficulties. However, she does not need to make it alone, for life has yet another surprise in store: love.

THE RED ABBEY CHRONICLESby MARIA TURTSCHANINOFF

The Red Abbey Chronicles is a historically inspired feminist fantasy saga, aimed at young adult audiences.

PUBLICATION:Maresi, Schildts & Söderströms 2014, 180 pp.Naondel, Förlaget 2016, 398 pp.Breven från Maresi, Förlaget 2018, 300 pp.

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Schildts & Söderströms (Orig. publisher, Book 1)FINLAND, Förlaget (Orig. publisher, Books 2-3)BELGIUM, Clavis (Book 1-2)BRAZIL, Morro Branco (Books 1-3)CANADA (French), Editions de la Bagnole (Book 1)CHINA (Simplified), Shanghai 99 (Books 1-3)DENMARK, Turbine (Book 1)ESTONIA, Varrak (Book 1-2)FINLAND, Tammi (Books 1-2)FRANCE, Rageot (Books 1-2)GERMANY, Random House/Heyne (Book 1)HUNGARY, Scolar (Books 1-3)ITALY, Atmosphere Libri (Books 1-3)LATVIA, Petergailis (Book 1)NETHERLANDS, Clavis (Book 1-2)NORWAY, Gursli Berg Forlag (Books 1-3)POLAND, Wydawnictwo Debit (Books 1-3)ROMANIA, Univers (Book 1)WORLD SPANISH, PRH/Alfaguara (Book 1)SWEDEN, Berghs (Books 1-2)TURKEY, Altın Kitaplar (Book 1)UNITED KINGDOM, Pushkin Press (Books 1-3)UNITED STATES, Abrams (Books 1-3)

FILM RIGHTS, Film4

READING MATERIAL:English editions Books 1-3

“Turtschaninoff’s literary universe can be compared to that of the biggest names in the genre. Maresi Red Mantle is a rich, skil-led epistolary novel that shows that Maria Turtschaninoff gets better and better with each novel. She is an incomparable narrator.”– Yle Nyheter broadcaster

PHOTO: NIKLAS SANDSTROM

MARIA TURTSCHANINOFF is known for crafting lyrical, historically inspired fantasy stories starring strong female protagonists, and been compared to fantasy giants like Ursula K. Le Guin. For her work Turtschaninoff has received several awards, such as the coveted Finlandia Junior Prize, and Maresi has sold to 23 territories and film.

FEATURE FILM

BEING DEVELOPED BY FILM4

» Film rights sold to Film4 (Winner of 8 Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire). » Naondel nominated for International Dublin Literary Award 2019 » Maresi won the Finlandia Prize for Children’s & YA literature 2014

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BOOK 1: AS RED AS BLOODWhen 17-year-old art student and lone wolf Lumikki Andersson finds washed five hundred euro notes in her school’s darkroom, she finds herself caught up a tangled web of the international drug trade.

BOOK 2: AS WHITE AS SNOWLumikki is backpacking in Prague, when a girl who claims to be her half-sister persuades her to join a religious family commune. Only later does she understand how dangerous the cult really is.

BOOK 3: AS BLACK AS EBONYLumikki starts receiving notes from a secret admirer whose infatuation turns out to be an obsession and threatens to turn the premiere of her high school play into a bloodbath.

THE SNOW WHITE TRILOGYby SALLA SIMUKKA

International success story: Like the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo for YA readers

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND, Tammi (Original publisher)ALBANIA, Botime B-BooksARAB WORLD, Arab ScientificARGENTINA, Nuevo ExtremoAZERBAIJAN, QanunBELGIUM, ClavisBOSNIA, ŠahinpašicBRAZIL, Novo ConceitoBULGARIA, EgmontCANADA (French), Hachette LivreCATALAN, La GaleraCHINA, Modern PressCROATIA, ZnanjeCZECH REPUBLIC, EgmontDENMARK, GyldendalESTONIA, PegasusFAROE ISLANDS, BókadeildinFRANCE, Hachette LivreGEORGIA, Bakur SulakauriGERMANY, ArenaGREECE, MetaixmioHUNGARY, AthenaeumICELAND, ForlagidINDONESIA, GramediaISRAEL, YediothITALY, MondadoriJAPAN, NishimuraKOREA, Gimm YoungLATVIA, ZvaigzneLITHUANIA, Alma LitteraMACEDONIA, Bata PressMALAYSIA, Buku FixiMONTENEGRO, BTC SahinpasicNETHERLANDS, ClavisNORWAY, GyldendalPOLAND, Foksal/WABPORTUGAL, PresençaROMANIA, TreiRUSSIA, EksmoSERBIA, VulkanSLOVAKIA, VerbariumSLOVENIA, MladinskaSPAIN, La GaleraSWEDEN, Rabén & SjögrenTAIWAN, Emily PublishingTHAILAND, Nanmee BooksTURKEY, Altin KitaplarUK & BC, Hot Key BooksU.S. & CANADA, Random House/CrownVIETNAM, Alpha Books

FILM & TV RIGHTS, Zero Gravity Management

“Fans of Nesbø and Larsson won’t be disappointed.” — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

READING MATERIAL:English editions

PUBLICATION:Punainen kuin veriTammi 2013, 264 pp.

Valkea kuin lumiTammi 2013, 237 pp.

Musta kuin eebenpuuTammi 2014, 250 pp.

SALLA SIMUKKA is Finland’s most internationally successful author of YA fiction. Her Snow White Trilogy has published in 52 territories and film rights to Hollywood. She writes books for young adults and children and travels the world talking about her work.

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» Random House in the US to relaunch As Red as Blood in 2019! » Big international TV series is currently being developed in

Hollywood by Zerogravity (The Accountant, Ozark)

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11-years-old Agnes has to move to a small countryside town with her mother. Her parents are divorced, and Agnes doesn’t know anyone from her new hometown. She is not having the best summer of her life.

But then something weird happens. Agnes finds an old tombstone that has her name and birthday engraved on it – only the birth year is different. Whose grave is it?

Agnes befriends a boy called ”Bun”, who is also lonely. Together they start to solve the mystery of the tombstone. They find out more and more about a family who lived in the town years and years ago. When they go visit the family’s abandoned mansion, Agnes realizes something. She has been there before – in her dreams.

What is happening? It feels like someone who lived a long time ago is trying to tell something to Agnes. Is it possible that these two Agneses from different times have some connection?

COMING SOON!

AGNESby TUUTIKKI TOLONEN

Agnes is a mystic middle-grade novel where magic is mixed with everyday events.

PUBLICATION:Agnes, WSOY, Spring 2020

RIGHTS SOLD:FINLAND: WSOY (orig.)

READING MATERIAL:English sample & synopsis

TUUTIKKI TOLONEN is the author of warm, absurdist middle-grade novels that seamlessly mix the mundane with the fantastic. She has co-authored several children’s books and teaches creative writing. She won the Arvid Lydecken Prize in 2016.

ILLUSTRATED MIDDLE-GRADE STORY FROM THE AUTHOR OF BELOVED INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER MONSTER NANNY.

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