He’s the best friend anyone could wish for. But everything changes when a new girl joins their class. Suddenly, she’s the one making all the rules.

First, she declares that girls aren’t allowed to play with boys—because, of course, that could give them “boy cooties.” Next, she decides that Saga has to be Storm’s girlfriend, because that’s the only way to avoid those cooties. But Saga doesn’t want to be Storm’s girlfriend. And neither does Storm want that. Still, saying so out loud is much harder than it seems.

Things only get trickier when the new girl decides she should have first pick of the neighbor’s adorable litter of puppies—snatching away Saga’s favorite pup.

Saga and Storm Are Not a Couple is a funny, heartfelt story about friendship, peer pressure, and standing up for yourself—sprinkled with plenty of wagging tails and puppy love.

Saga and Storm Will NOT be Boyfriend-Girlfriend is the second book about Saga and Storm. The series is aimed at young readers who need short chapters, illustrations and an engaging story.

Veronika Erstad (b.1979) is a child welfare educator and author. She has written books for children and adults.

Ella K. Okstad (b.1973) is an illustrator and graphic designer. She has illustrated books in Norway and in the UK.

Read complete English sample translation here.

Translation rights sold to: Denmark