Marit Nicolaysen’s bestselling and award-winning middle grade series featuring Svein and his pet rat Halvorsen have all enjoyed immense success. The movie, based on first three books in the series, have been a huge success. Marit Nicolaysen received the Librarian’s Prize 2006. She has also subsequently published a collection of short stories and two books for young adults.

Svein and His Rat are already established as one of the cornerstones in Norwegian children’s literature […] These are books enjoyed by big brothers, little brothers, parents and girls alike…Highly recommended!
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