Andri Sn r Magnason is one of Iceland's most celebrated young
writers. He has written poetry, plays, fiction, and non-fiction,
and in 2009 he co-directed the documentary Dreamland, which was
based on his book Dreamland- A Self-Help Manual for a Frightened
Nation. In 2002 LoveStar was named "Novel of the Year" by Icelandic
booksellers and received the DV Literary Award and a nomination for
the Icelandic Literary Prize. LoveStar was also shortlisted for the
2013 Philip K. Dick Award. His children's book, The Story of the
Blue Planet-now published or performed in twenty-six countries-was
the first children's book to receive the Icelandic Literary Prize,
and was also the recipient of the Janusz Korczak Honorary Award and
the West Nordic Children's Book Prize. Andri is the winner of the
2010 Kairos Award.
slaug J nsd ttir is an illustrator, author of children's books,
artist, and graphic designer. She has written and illustrated
several books for children, amongst them The Egg (Eggi , 2003), I
Want Fish! ( g vil fisk! 2007), and the award-winning Good Evening
(Gott kv ld, 2005), which received The Bookseller's Prize as the
best children's book of 2005, The Icelandic Illustration Award, The
Reykjavik Educational Council Children's Book Prize, and was
nominated for The Nordic Children's Book Award.
Julian Meldon D'Arcy is Professor of English Literature at the
University of Iceland. He has written books on Scottish literature
and sports, and has translated novels, poetry, and films from
Icelandic, including the children's books Flowers on the Roof and
The Fisherman's Boy and the Seal.
"Magnason’s writing is lean, swift and often lyrical ... immensely
satisfying—a major contribution to the sparsely populated eco-lit
genre, and one that could entice other authors to
contribute." —The New York Times Book Review
"Magnason’s beautifully illustrated and expertly translated book is
charming, eccentric, moving, and humbling—often reminiscent of
Roald Dahl or William Steig. It’s a magical coming-of-age story
that may also remind adults to appreciate the here and the now, and
that the grass on the other side may appear greener, but that
doesn’t mean it’s better." —Typographical Era
"It's a delightful and pointed tale. Indeed, The Story of the Blue
Planet, aided by Aslaug Jonsdottir's fanciful and evocative
illustrations, raises important issues about greed, collaboration,
friendship and trust that will kick-start discussions among
children and their caretakers. Home and school libraries would do
well to add it to their collections." —Truthout
"The sound ecological message that is conveyed in The Story of the
Blue Planet has justifiably met with widespread international
acclaim, with the book having won numerous highly sought-after
prizes, and being the first chidren’s book to be awarded the
Icelandic Literary Prize." —Book Pleasures
"Adventurous and entertaining ... the illustrations are lovely and
offer a visual stimulus for the story.” —Books for
Kids
"Those who enjoyed Adam Gidwitz's A Tale Dark and Grimm may
find Magnason's cautionary ecological tale a perfect complement.
Well-paced, with some wonderful, story-enhancing color
illustrations." —School Library Journal
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