Panther Battalion is the first book in a brand-new series from the dream team behind the TROLLHEIM books. The team consists of bestselling and award-winning author Arne Lindmo and illustrator Ida Skjelbakken.
In a small town somewhere along the Norwegian coastline during the Second World War, we meet Petter, Hanna, and Sara. Petter’s family is part of the resistance movement, Hanna is the daughter of the German commander, and Sara’s family is of Jewish origin. The war puts their friendship to a severe test, and soon all three of them find themselves inside the Nazis’ evil fortress. It seems impossible to find a way out, but in the courtyard stands an unguarded Panther tank, and in their desperation they come up with a wild idea...
I’m going to recommend the book to as many people as possible!
Arne Lindmo, Ida Skjelbakken (ill.)
NORLA / Adrian Nielsen
Arne Lindmo (b. 1981) grew up in a small village, Inderøy, along the Norwegian coastline and now lives in Norway’s capital, Oslo. He is known for writing exciting and engaging stories for children and previously won the ARK Children’s Book Prize for TROLLHEIM – The Secret of Crow Castle. With Panther Battalion, Lindmo moves into historical war fiction inspired by real events from the Second World War. Here, he combines fast-paced storytelling, drama, and strong characters. It is a story about courage, loyalty, and responsibility at a time when the boundaries between right and wrong are put to the test.
Ida Skjelbakken (b. 1979) is an illustrator and recipient of the Norwegian Ministry of Culture’s Award for Best Illustrations for the first and second books in the TROLLHEIM series. In Panther Battalion, Skjelbakken creates intense and atmospheric illustrations that heighten the suspense and give the war scenes an almost cinematic presence.
Rights sold to
The author and illustrator behind Panther Battalion have sold the rights to their TROLLHEIM series to the following territories:
Denmark - Turbine forlag
Finland - Otava
Poland - Kropka
Russia - AST
Slovakia - Slová
Also represented by Motto Agency in Eastern Europe please contact Agata Radkiewicz, [email protected],
Mobile tel. +48 722 146 284,
www.mottorights.com
Awards
The author and illustrator behind Panther Battalion have received numerous awards for their TROLLHEIM series:
Best Children's Book of the Year 2022, ARKs barnebokpris (11 000 children in the jury) for TROLLHEIM – Secret of Castle Crow
Best Children's Book of the Year 2023, Norli Junior reading contest (30 000 children in the jury) for TROLLHEIM – Vampires and demons
Winner of the Ministry of Culture's
award for BEST ILLUSTRATIONS
