The Story of the Blue Planet

“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

Andri Sn r Magnason is one of Iceland’s most celebrated young writers. Hehas written poetry, plays, fiction, and non-fiction, and in 2009 he co-directed the documentaryDreamland, which was based on his bookDreamland- A Self-HelpManual for a Frightened Nation. In 2002LoveStarwas named “Novel ofthe Year” by Icelandic booksellers and received the DV Literary Awardand a nomination for the Icelandic Literary Prize. LoveStarwas 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-sixcountries-was the first children’s book to receive the IcelandicLiterary Prize, and was also the recipient of the Janusz KorczakHonorary Award and the West Nordic Children’s Book Prize. Andri is thewinner of the 2010 Kairos Award.slaug J nsd ttiris an illustrator, author of children’s books, artist, and graphic designer. She has written and illustrated several books for children, amongst themThe Egg(Eggi , 2003),I Want Fish!( g vil fisk! 2007), and the award-winningGood 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 booksFlowers on the RoofandThe Fisherman’s Boy and the Seal.

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