Bibliography
2007 Emilia’s Diary nr 1: Superguinea Flies to India
2008 Emilia’s Diary nr 2: Superguinea and the Case of the Tabloid Cow
2009 Emilia’s Diary nr 3: Superguinea Rescues the Herring
2010 Emilia’s Diary nr 4: Superguinea and the Strange Assistant
2011 Emilia's Diary nr. 5: Superguinea and the shrinking school
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Author: Paula Noronen
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Paula Noronen (b. 1974) is a screenwriter and a graduate of the film arts program of the School of Art and Design. She is well-known in Finland for her hilarious radio and TV characters. Noronen has also gained acclaim as a stand-up comic. The Superguinea series for young readers by Paula Noronen and Pauliina Mäkelä (ill.) has been nominated twice for the prestigious Finlandia Junior literary award.
Nominations: Shortlisted for the Finlandia Junior Prize 2007 Shortlisted for the Finlandia Junior Prize 2009 |
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Paula Noronen’s Superguinea is an irresistibly funny, madcap book, where nonsense makes sense. It’s not a typical “just for kids” book – it’s a reading experience that captivates readers of all ages with its giggle-inducing, laconic wisecracks. Pauliina Mäkelä’s bold, colour-saturated illustrations are a fine accompaniment to Noronen’s text, as well as its social critique. Noronen balances day to day mishaps with humour, but when it comes to large ethical questions, she is in earnest. Superguinea provides a moral lesson: superpowers must only be used for good. - Finlandia Junior Jury |
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