Benedicte Luane Kristensen (ill.), Sam Einar Engh Syftestad
Beyond the Stargate

15 year old Paprika lives on a deserted island with her uncle Oliver. One day she sees something fall from the sky and discovers that the object is a spaceship — with a purple girl as its only passenger. The girl’s name is Kaba, and she has traveled from her own planet to solve the mystery of a glowing stone called a «celestial sapphire».
She hopes it will lead her to the «Star Gate».

According to legend, anyone who passes through the gate will have their greatest wish fulfilled. Oliver and Paprika set out on an exciting adventure with Kaba to find the “Star Gate.” But they are not the only ones seeking to unravel the mystery...

Beyond the Star Gate is the first book in a brand-new, action-packed Nordic Manga series.

Benedicte Luane Kristensen (ill.), Sam Einar Engh Syftestad

Benedicte Luane Kristensen (ill.), Sam Einar Engh Syftestad
Thea Irmelin Halvorsen

This book is written and illustrated by Benedicte Luane Kristensen (b. 1993) and Sam Einar Engh Syftestad (b. 1992). Beyond the Star Gate is their debut book. Both creators live in Skien, Norway.

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Edited September 15, 2025 by Bonnier Norsk Forlag