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Garmann's summer

As the summer ends, six-year-old Garmann's three ancient aunts visit and they all talk about the things that scare them.

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Main Author: Hole, Stian
Other Authors: Bartlett, Don
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Norwegian
Published: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2008.
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Aunts > Juvenile fiction.
Fear > Juvenile fiction.
Family life > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books for children.
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Summary:As the summer ends, six-year-old Garmann's three ancient aunts visit and they all talk about the things that scare them.
Item Description:Translation of: Garmanns sommer.
Physical Description:1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Audience:005-008.
ISBN:9780802853394 (alk. paper)
0802853390 (alk. paper)
Author Notes:Stian Hole is an acclaimed Norwegian author and artist. His children's books include Anna's Heaven and Night Guard (both Eerdmans), and he has also created book covers for readers of all ages. One summer evening, Stian saw a familiar fear in his oldest son's eyes: he was afraid of starting school. Soon Stian began writing the story that became Garmann's Summer .

Don Bartlett has translated many books by Scandinavian authors, including crime novels by Jo Nesbø and picture books like Anna's Heaven, Samira and the Skeletons , and John Jensen Feels Different (all Eerdmans). In 2016, he was awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in rank of Knight, Class I, for his work as a translator of Norwegian literature. Don lives in Norfolk, England.

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