Askur lives with his mother in a block in the west of Reykjavik. Everyone thinks only very ordinary people live there – but he knows better. A werewolf is on the loose, as well as Pippi Longstockings, silverfish, and an angel, to mention but a few. A fascinating and original story in which a boy’s speculations about life conjure up countless images, and imagination run rampant. Each page is beautifully illustrated in colour, adding a magical touch to the story.

• The Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize 2003
• IBBY Iceland’s Children Literature Prize
• The Icelandic Illustration Award 2002
• Reykjavik Children’s Literature Prize 2003
• The West-Nordic Children’s Literary Prize 2004
• Tower of Babel Honour Diploma, IBBY Estonia
• Chosen one of the 100 best children‘s books of Iceland by Icelandic librarians