A Sky Full of Clouds
What are you supposed to do when you’ve been to the doctor and got the worst news in the world? Well, Henrik decides to save the world. And he’s in a hurry! But how do you save the environment on the whole planet?
Henrik launches the largest and wildest rescue operation ever seen.
Foreign Sales
Faroe Islands, Bókadeild Føroya lærarafelags
Reviews
‘Stylistically, the novel balances absurd situation comedy and childish exuberance with depressing depictions of how humanity is wearing out the earth. The environmental crisis is viewed through a complex media-political landscape that is mostly full of detours. This paints a dystopian picture of the future. The novel emphasises that there are no simple solutions, neither for Henrik’s illness, nor for the environment, but he nevertheless insists that trying is more important than talking.‘
From the nominating jury’s reasoning, Brage Prize 2018
«‘Arne Svingen reinvents himself – again. […] The reader is left the sense of having read an thrilling story. In addition, the book may give children a better understanding of how politics and the media work in Norway. A Sky Full of Clouds is gladly recommended.‘»
«‘Arne Svingen’s new children’s novel is a captivating story about young people’s engagement in the environment.’»
«‘Surprise is one of Arne Svingen’s gambits. It lends humour and drive. (...) A Sky Full of Clouds hits the bullseye with its subject matter.‘»
«‘If you want to save the world with children’s literature, you have to write a book that everyone wants to read. Arne Svingen aims both high and wide, and succeeds.‘»
«‘Highly recommended.’»
«‘An exciting, humorous book that engages in an important and relevant topic.’»
«‘This children’s book is very funny, warm and charming. This is Arne Svingen at his very best. Witty dialogue, comic scenes, yet always credible, and with such an important and relevant theme.‘»