2026
Dad is always up to some silly nonsense, and every evening he tells me stories. But now he's become a total knucklehead!
Why won't he let me bring Billy and the other insects on the boat we're using to escape when the flood comes?
With my very own NORA'S ARK, I will rescue Billy and all the insects – no matter how wildly furious Dad gets.
"Nora's Ark" is an adventure about a girl who must defy everything to save what she loves most.
"Nora’s Ark" is a modern take on Noah’s Ark, set in the near future. Climate change is flooding the Arctic village where Nora and her family live, and Dad Noa and the rest of the family are preparing an old fishing boat to save themselves and the animals. But Nora wants to bring her best friend, Billy the beetle. Dad thinks insects are pests that spread disease. He says no.
Nora decides she needs her own ark, and she and her dad fall out. The story explores the climate conflict between generations in a nuanced and emotional way, while also delivering a suspenseful and action-filled tale of survival.
The book is beautifully illustrated by Linde Faas, awardwinning and beloved illustrator from the Netherlands.
"Nora’s Ark" has received a highly positive reception in the Netherlands, where reviewers have especially praised its moving father-daughter relationship. Critics have highlighted the book’s timely themes of climate change and biodiversity, explored in an engaging and non-didactic way.
“I love Nora’s strong personality and the way she stands up for what she believes is right! I’m giving it a top rating of six out of six and would recommend it to anyone who cares about the environment or wants to learn more about it.”
Hanna (13), Miljøagentrapporten (The Eco Agent's Report")
“A beautiful and highly relevant children’s book.”
Marit Kaldberg, Avisa Valdres
“An exciting and moving read-aloud story about courage, friendship, and climate conflicts between generations.”
Signe Marie Fløystad Aune, Finnmark Dagblad
"Endre Lund Eriksen created a beautiful, moving story, that is also very topical. Wonderful characters, great atmosphere, and amazing illustrations by Linde Faas. What else could a publisher wish for…”
Jesse Goosends, Lemniscaat, The Netherlands
"It’s a wonderful book. We loved the idea from the very beginning; this story simply touched our hearts"
Katarzyna Biegańska, Publishing Director, Wydawnictwo Marginesy
Endre Lund Eriksen, Linde Faas (ill.)
Martin Eilertsen
