Nina's Amazing Gift

When Nina’s best friend, Choco, moves away, Nina is convinced that life will never be the same again. But then a mysterious envelope arrives in the mail from Choco, filled with five brown beans. Is Choco trying to send Nina a message from the other side of the world and, if so, what will Nina do about it?

Hans Jorgen Sandnes is a Norwegian, award-winning illustrator, animator and director. He has illustrated more than 30 children’s books, including the bestselling children’s book series, Detective Agency by Jorn Lier Horst. This is the only book he has illustrated using chocolate! Maja Lunde (b. 1975) is the most successful Norwegian author of her generation. Her books are translated into 40 languages and has sold more than 2.5 million copies. She is an educated media specialist with a master's degree from the University of Oslo and works as an author and screenwriter.