books for kids and teens
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This is the 2nd book in Mimi’s Saga. It’s about the Vikings and their magical world. You will meet the famous Norwegian Viking, Olaf Tryggvason, battling his enemies at sea, the god of thunder, Thor, fighting the sea monster and also read about some of the villains in Norse mythology – Loki and his three terrifying children.

There are spectacular illustrations throughout the book. The storytelling is in English. The tales are from Norwegian history and intended for kids and teens, but will be entertaining for all ages.

The book is available on Amazon.

For more information: facebook.com/mimissaga

a new edition of the first book in Mimi’s Saga
for sale.

It’s about the famous Viking Harald Fairhair battling for 10 years to become the sole king of Norway. One of his toughest quests was to win the Viking princess Gyda. Also, you will meet the Norse god Odin and his eight-legged horse, Thor with the hammer, Freya with her cats, the monstrous Sea Serpent, scary trolls and many other supernatural creatures.

The storytelling is in English. It’s a mixture of myths and historical facts based on sagas and Norwegian history. There are spectacular drawings of the main characters and events throughout the book.

The book is available on Amazon.

For more information: facebook.com/mimissaga

“Mimi’s Saga” is a Norwegian publishing house. The publisher is Anne-Lise Bay Braathen, from Norway. Her grandchildren call her Mimi, hence the name “Mimi’s Saga”.

“My eldest son, Paal, emigrated to the US and lives outside Chicago with his wife, Jenny, and their two kids, Emma and Madelene. We are visiting them as often as we can. The idea of writing a book developed during conversations with Emma and Madelene. They love to hear stories from Norway. They are my main source of inspiration to write the books.

The format of the storytelling is a dialogue between my grandkids and me. This Norwegian storytelling tradition of sharing stories from one generation to another has been passed on by families for centuries.

The tales include a mixture of myths, legends and history. There are spectacular illustrations of the main characters and events throughout the books. You will also find maps that show where the Vikings travelled and the main events from the books took place.

My professional career started as a teacher in high school with lectures in Norwegian, French and history. For several years I have worked in the Norwegian immigration administration in various roles helping immigrants integrate into the Norwegian society. After I retired, I have been active in my hometown as a volunteer for the Red Cross teaching immigrants Norwegian and working on the books for my grandkids.
Mimi’s Saga turned out to be a family project. My husband, two sons, other family members and friends have given assistance and support along the way.

My son in the US, Paal Bay Braathen, is the co-author. My daughter in law, Jennifer Alcantara Braathen, has given assistance with translation from Norwegian to English. My grandkids, Emma and Madelene, have also contributed. My sister in law, Anne Øiseth, has given artistic support and feedback.

The illustrator, Caterina Moretti, has produced all the drawings in the books. In a spectacular and artistic way she has recreated the world the Vikings lived and believed in. She has been instrumental with the layout of the books and the design of the websites.

Fiskerstrand Hegland AS has implemented mimissaga.com, set up social accounts, Amazon listings and online marketing.”

In the beginning of the Viking Age there were no cities in Norway. Trondheim was founded by Olaf Tryggvason in 997 AD. Oslo and Stavanger were founded in the 1000’s. These places are included on the map.

The Vikings sailed without maps. They navigated mainly by the sun and the stars. Polaris, also called the North Star, was their guiding star. Polaris is on the last illustration in both books. You will find it at the end of the zodiac sign Ursa Minor, above the Big Dipper.

Volume 2
Angrboda – Angerboda
Asgard – Åsgard
Earl Sigvaldi – Sigvalde jarl
Einar Tambarskelver – Einar Tambarskjelve
Eric Haakonsson – Eirik Håkonsson
Fenrir – Fenrisulven
Freya – Frøya
Garm – Garm
Harald Fairhair – Harald Hårfagre
Hel – Hel
Hyme – Hymir
Loki – Loke
Odin – Odin
Olaf Tryggvason – Olav Tryggvason
Olof Skötkonung – Olof Skattekonge
Swein Forkbeard – Svein Tjugeskjegg
The North Star – Nordstjernen
The Sea Serpent – Midgardsormen
Tyra – Tyra
Wendland – Vendland