Skældyrsjægerne
Skældyrsjægerne er en spændingsbog for børn i 9-13 års-alderen. Bogen sætter fokus på dyreudryddelse, truede dyr og salg af vilde dyr. Derudover er der læren om andre lande, kulturer og politik i børnehøjde.
The Pangolin Killers
The Pangolin Killers is a current affairs action story for 9–13-year-olds about trafficking of endangered animals in Africa.
Skældyrsjægerne
Der er ingen vej tilbage, efter Liva falder over en ulovlig organisation for handel med vilde dyr i nærheden af sit nye hjem i Sydafrika. Sammen med sin bror Carl og sin nye ven Andile er de hurtigt igang med at forsøge at afsløre de ansvarlige. Dette kaster dem ind i den kriminelle underverden af ulovlig handel med truede dyr, og en vanvittig mission fuld af farer for at redde de dødsdømte dyr.
Skældyrsjægerne følger trioens tempofyldte eventyr, som blandt andet render ind i en korrupt politibetjent og den vietnamesiske forbryderboss. De må kæmpe for deres liv i grotter, på åbent hav… og i skolen.
Men intet er umuligt med lidt afrikansk magi!
The Pangolin Killers
Liva’s life as she knows it is over when she stumbles upon a wildlife trafficking ring near her new home in South Africa. Along with her brother Carl and new friend Andile, they are soon at the forefront of trying to expose those responsible. This hurls them into the criminal underworld of illegal trade of endangered animals, and a mad rush to save the doomed animals.
The Pangolin Killers follows the trio’s adventures, including their run-ins with a corrupt local police officer and his Vietnamese crime boss, to having to fight for their lives in caves, rough seas… and at school.
The Pangolin Killers
Liva’s life as she knows it is over when she stumbles upon a wildlife trafficking ring near her new home in South Africa. Along with her brother Carl and new friend Andile, they are soon at the forefront of trying to expose those responsible. This hurls them into the criminal underworld of illegal trade of endangered animals, and a mad rush to save the doomed animals.
The Pangolin Killers follows the trio’s adventures, including their run-ins with a corrupt local police officer and his Vietnamese crime boss, to having to fight for their lives in caves, rough seas… and at school.
Om Mig
Jeg opvoksede i Danmark, men flyttede sidenhen til England, Egypten, Uganda og endte til sidst i Sydafrika. Afrikas magi har holdt mig i Cape Town lige siden. Jeg bor her med min mand Olaf og vores tre børn, Lena, Nils og Thor, samt to hunde og en kat.
Jeg elsker kajaksejlads og padleboarding, og ville ønske, at jeg havde lært at surfe, som mine børn gør! Jeg har en baggrund inden for jura og erhvervsliv, som tager mig med på spændende rejser til Afrika. Før det arbejdede jeg som jurist hos NGO’er i Egypten og Uganda. Skældyrsjægerne er inspireret af congolesiske kolleger, som introducerede mig til afrikanske urter, så jeg kunne tiltrække en mand (eftersom de syntes jeg var håbløst gammel som 30 årig).
Når jeg ikke er i Sydafrika, bruger jeg tid sammen med min familie i Danmark. Mine halvdanske børn efterlyste bøger om børn som dem i Afrika, og jeg er glad for at kunne bringe lidt af det mangfoldige og farverige afrikanske kontinent ind på børns bogreoler. Den første bog i serien foregår i Sydafrika. Den næste action historie er planlagt til at udspille sig i Congo og Uganda.
About Me
In my 20s, I moved from Denmark to England, Egypt, Uganda and eventually ended up in South Africa. The magic of Africa has kept me in Cape Town ever since. I live here with my husband Olaf and our three children, Lena, Nils and Thor. We agreed to one pet, but so far have two dogs, a cat and a hamster.
I love kayaking and paddle boarding, and wish I had learned to surf as my kids do! I have a background in law and business, which takes me on exciting trips into Africa. Before that, I worked as a lawyer with NGOs in Egypt and Uganda. The Pangolin Killers is inspired by Congolese colleagues, who introduced me to African herbs, so I could attract a husband. (It clearly worked!).
When I am not in South Africa, I spend time with my family in Denmark. I want to bring this diverse and colourful African continent onto kids’ bookshelves with entertainment and action stories based on real topics. The first book in the Into Africa series takes place in South Africa. The next book will be set in Congo and Ugan.
"This story is a fantastic adventure from the very first page. You will enjoy not only a page-turner but also get an insight into wildlife trafficking and poaching involving some of the most threatened - and endearing - animals on our planet."
-Dr Annette Roug, Wildlife vet, USA/South Africa
"I highly recommend this book for any parents wishing to both enlighten and entertain their children at the same time."
-David Kaplan, South Africa
"What a gem of a debut novel. I was immediately drawn into the story and captured by the exotic and multi-faceted setting of the pre-teen adventure mystery. The story is both exciting and enlightening as well as a bit shocking sometimes. I particularly loved the three main characters and the way the author managed to capture pre-teen conversation with such precision. It’s definitely aimed at present day pre-teens. I can’t wait to see what the three kids will be up to next!"
-Gitte Johansson, Australia.
"Finally, a story set in Africa."
-Ellis, South Africa
"I read it in two days. And I hardly ever read English books."
-Karla, Denmark
"Lots of action, and also a bit scary."
-Jayden, South Africa
"I read the Pangolin Killers for my 10 year old. We made it to chapter six in one go. He woke me up at 7am next morning so we could continue. The last chapters were even more captivating and action packed. Especially the part of the fish factory where things got hairy… Some parts were a bit scary, but comparable to David Williams books. The book does not feel educational at all, but does a great job making children aware of animal trafficking. Love it! "
-Ilse Kock, Spain
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