Ragnhild Holmås
Jens K Styve (ill.)

Frenzy Speaks the Truth

Rabalder snakker sant

NORLA Selected Title

Frenzy speaks the truth is a hilarious picture book exploring lies that can be good, even necessary, and lies that are just crazy and need to be exposed. Francis’ family brag about always being honest. In fact, Francis’ big sister Angelica wears a halo to remove any doubt. But Francis knows better. They are all lying – for one, about what they think about the buns the neighbour brought over for tea (the most rock hard buns since the Stone Age). Francis has had it with the hypocrisy. He turns into Frenzy, and goes on a spree to reveal the white, grey and black lies we all tell – from where Mum hides her boogies to what the Prime Minister truly uses the tax money for.

For children age 3-6 years.

Photo: Left: Agnete Brun, right: Nicolas Tourrenc

Ragnhild Holmås is a full-time author who writes fiction, non-fiction and comics. Holmås has a Master’s degree in languages and political studies from University College London. Since her debut in 2020, her way of explaining complex topics in a playful and entertaining manner has earned her critical praise and several awards. In 2024, she became Norway’s first female Donald Duck writer.

Jens K Styve, winner of several prestigious awards, was recently listed by American Comic Book Resources as “One of the most unique modern comic book artists right now (…) an enormous talent”. Styve’s comic series called Dunce has been translated and published in Finland, France Spain and UK.