Then we were Friends

Så var vi venner

A warm and powerful, fully illustrated story, about friendship, boyhood and loneliness, aimed at 10+.

Hanne Panduro has written her first children’s book, drawing on her extensive experience and passion for children’s literature.

Anders Frang is a Danish illustrator with a passion for illustrating picture books.

Then we were Friends

Så var vi venner

A warm and powerful, fully illustrated story, about friendship, boyhood and loneliness, aimed at 10+.

Hanne Panduro has written her first children’s book, drawing on her extensive experience and passion for children’s literature.

Anders Frang is a Danish illustrator with a passion for illustrating picture books.

Synopsis

Ebbe is the quiet boy in his class. When his best friend moves away, he retreats further into himself. Who will notice him now?

A warm and powerful, fully illustrated story about friendship, boyhood and loneliness — and about learning to navigate social groups when you don’t dare reach out yourself.

Atmospherically illustrated by Anders Frang.

For ages 10+.

Then we were Friends
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Original Language: Danish
Original Publisher: Forlaget Carlsen
Published: October, 2026
122 pages
Category: Children's Books
Sub-category: Middle-Grade
Genre: Realism
Available material: English sample upon request

Territories Handled

World except: Danish