Andy Coombs Boeken

Jake is sent to his grandmother's house on the moors, far from civilization, where he must adapt to life without computers and games. During his stay, he learns the value of hard work and gains a new perspective on life. As his holiday comes to an end, he encounters a wild horse and experiences a magical night under the moonlight. Viking Kite stories, crafted by English-Swedish authors Andy Coombs and Sarah Scho, celebrate Scandinavia's progressive views on gender, race, identity, and inclusivity. With over 40 published works and a million copies sold in Sweden, they have been influential in educating and entertaining youth for two decades. Their stories, now available globally since Spring 2021, are translated by Inger Strömsten. The collection features 23 tales aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers, encompassing themes from alien encounters to time-traveling Romans, friendships, personal growth, and the minds of animals. The stories are divided into three categories: Strange Life, which tackles identity and social issues; Different Minds, exploring empathy and imagination; and Shadow Side, which delves into darker themes like neglect, inner turmoil, and loss, featuring unexpected monsters and ghosts. Each story is genre-spanning and fast-paced, inviting readers into diverse worlds and experiences.

LawlessFour friends from Thailand sit on a beach and talk. Dutch, the oldest boy, has a scary story to tell them about a monster on a train traveling at night across Northern Thailand.But is the story true? And where is the monster now?The seriesViking Kite stories are written by English-Swedish writers, Andy Coombs and Sarah Scho - both authors and teachers with more than 40 books published and a million books sold in Sweden. They are the all-time, best-selling educational authors in Scandinavia and live just outside Stockholm in a forest cottage with their little black and white dog, Nimly.Viking Kite celebrates Scandinavia's progressive approach to gender, race, identity, social fairness and inclusivity. Andy and Sarah have been educating and entertaining Sweden's youth for twenty years - and now, finally, in the Spring of 2021, their stories can be read anywhere in the world. All Swedish/English translations are done by Inger Strömsten.These 23 stories are aimed at MG and YA and range from alien angels to time travelling Romans. Bullying to the closest friendships. Personal identity and growth, to animal minds and ancient tribes of wild horses.