Nan, Frankie and the Monster Expedition

Moni Nilsson & Anna Fiske

Finally Thursday! On Thursdays, Nan picks up Frankie from preschool. Nan is Frankie’s grandma and she is not afraid of anything. She is not like other old people who only talk about where they are in pain and what they are worried about. Besides, she knows all about wizardry. When Frankie tells her that he can’t go to Max’s sleepover party because he’s afraid of monsters at night, Nan replies, “You know, you can’t let your fears steal all the fun”. To see if monsters really do exist, Nan and Frankie set off on an expedition into the Monster Forest. Frankie is very scared, but also excited. What if they catch a real monster?

The first part of a series in which we meet Nan and her grandchildren. Part two, Nan, Tarzan and the Detective Expedition will be published summer 2023. Part three, Nan, Rose and the Family Expedition is planned for spring 2024.

Moni Nilsson is one of Sweden’s most acclaimed authors of children’s books and young adult fiction. During her literary career, spanning over almost 30 years, she has written within many genres and for different ages. Her big breakthrough came with the books about Tzatziki, translated to over 20 languages and adapted for the screen.

Anna Fiske is an illustrator, picture book author, cartoonist and visual artist. She has received numerous prizes and awards for her creative and innovative work and has been nominated for the ALMA, among others.

Press voices

”The first part in the Tzatziki-author Moni Nilssons new series is both a nerve wrenching and enjoyable reading experience. Frasses grandma Nan loves adventures, she is loving and daring and wants Frasse to be brave enough to sleep over. Buzzy, humoristic illustrations frames and enhances the free, a bit crazy and at the end monsters doesn’t fell so dangerous anymore.” Jönköpingsposten

Awards

Longlisted for the Premio Strega 2025 (Italy) category 6+

 

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