Fall's must-read children's and young adult books

The literary world is gearing up for an exciting autumn season with a diverse range of children's and young adult books set to be released. Dagens Nyheter's Alexandra Sundqvist has curated a list of 10 titles that promise engaging stories for young readers, spanning various genres and age groups.

Among the anticipated releases is Frida Nilsson's "Det susar i skräpet" (It rustles in the trash), a follow-up to her previous work about a young fox named Ofelia. This new installment focuses on saving Ofelia's home in an old cement harbor as the land faces sale. For younger readers, the beloved duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler return with "Farmor Gruffalon" (Grandma Gruffalo), the third book in their popular series, twenty-seven years after the original "Gruffalo" was published.

Picture books for the youngest audience include Pija Lindenbaum's "Titta ett äpple!" (Look, an apple!), which playfully explores perception with two dogs unsure if they are looking at an apple or a banana. Eva Lindström offers "Trumpetlektionen" (The Trumpet Lesson), a story about a young elephant boy rushing to his trumpet lesson amidst a bustling city filled with trumpet players.

For older readers, Marion Brunet's "Ilos – den nionde tsunamin" (Ilos – The Ninth Tsunami) is the second part of a trilogy set in a partially submerged Marseille in the 2050s. The novel delves into the lives of orphaned youths navigating a harsh world shaped by rising sea levels and natural disasters. The selection promises a rich literary autumn for children and young adults, offering both familiar favorites and new adventures.