Marianne Gretteberg Engedal
The Mystery of the Missing Mushroom

A wonderfully absurd and hilarious picture book from one of Norway's most original and distinctive creators.

Meet Jotten, Jotto, and Larsen. They live in a small village where mushrooms are essential for survival. But one day, while out foraging, they discover that every single mushroom has disappeared. Someone has stolen all the mushrooms.
What will they eat now?

As hunger grows, Jotten becomes so desperate that he threatens to eat Larsen. Alarmed, Larsen seeks help from the village doctor. She is usually kind, calm, and reassuring, but this time she seems nervous and distracted. What is going on? And what is causing the mysterious smoke rising from the ground, carrying a truly terrible smell?

The Mystery of the Missing Mushroom is a funny, wildly imaginative picture book about fear, loneliness, friendship, and the importance of having enough mushrooms.

Marianne Gretteberg Engedal

Marianne Gretteberg Engedal
Tove K. Breistein

Marianne Gretteberg Engedal is a critically acclaimed author, illustrator, and visual artist. She made her debut with The Sausage Burglar in 2019, a book that has since been translated into several languages, including Chinese. She has received numerous awards for both her solo works and collaborative projects.

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Edited September 10, 2026 by Saga Literary Agency