Mepusa, the farm cat, rules Bonvika Farm like a queen - or so she believes. Her reign keeps the mice in constant peril, until they gain unexpected allies in a squadron of birds known as the Kamikaze Patrol. When Mepusa's mate, Adolf, is soundly defeated and humiliated, he sent out once more to hunt mice, Tired of being ordered around, Adolf flees to the city where he grew up. Life as an alley cat turns out to be far harsher than he remembers, filled with dangerous dogs and hostileseagulls - but also with loyal friends who understand him. Will Adolf ever feel the pull to return home to Bonvika, or has he found a new place to belong?
Eivor Meisler, Eiver Meisler (ill.), Liv Tone Boine (ill.)
Eivor Meisler is a Norwegian author, illustrator, and art therapist based in Tromsø. Alongside her work in healthcare, she writes and illustrates children’s literature, including the Mepusa series, where she brings humor, tension, and imagination into stories centered on animals and moral conflict.
Her creative work is closely tied to her personal and professional experiences, often engaging with themes of vulnerability, resilience, and emotional understanding. Drawing from both grief and care, Meisler uses storytelling and visual expression as a way to open space for difficult feelings, combining playful narrative with deeper emotional resonance.
Through her writing and illustration, she contributes to contemporary children’s literature with stories that are both engaging and quietly profound, offering young readers a way to navigate complex emotions through imagination and empathy.
