Finn and his dad live in a small house on a riverside campsite at the edge of a quiet village. When Finn is told that school will be closed for several days because an extreme weather warning and a major flood are on the way, his entire world is suddenly under threat. He fears that his dad will not be able to save the campsite from the rising waters – and wonders if they will have any home or job to return to once the flood has passed.

But Finn and his quick-thinking friend Jon are not the kind of kids who sit still indoors just because school is cancelled. Determined to help in their own way, they launch a daring rescue mission: Operation Olga. Joining their team is Vanja, the fastest and strongest girl in the village – fearless, loyal, and ready to act. As the roar of the river grows louder and the flood finally hits, the children’s courage, creativity and teamwork are put to the ultimate test. Will their bold plan work before the waters take everything?

This is an exciting, character-driven disaster adventure about friendship, resilience and taking responsibility even when you are “just a kid” .The story is both dramatic, exciting, and entertaining. The book is illustrated in black and white by award-winning illustrator Kristoffer Kjølberg.

Sigmund Løvåsen (born 1977) is an award-winning Norwegian novelist, playwright and biographer. He made his literary debut in 2003 and has since written several critically acclaimed novels and plays, as well as a major biography of the beloved Norwegian author and illustrator Kjell Aukrust. Løvåsen is known for his warm, precise prose and his close connection to rural landscapes and ordinary people’s lives. The Flood is his third children’s book.

English sample translation is available