- Graphic Novels
- Ages 9–13
- Fantasy
Nordlys: Book Two
Book 2 of 2 in NordlysView the full series
A stronger continuation for readers already invested in Sonja's magical northern world. It deepens the folklore, danger, and family mystery, so it works best after Book One rather than as a standalone.
- Best for9–13
- FormatGraphic
- Length320 pp
- Read aloud~2 hr30 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
Tone
- Adventurous
- Exciting
- Suspenseful
- Heartwarming
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
Sonja's journey through the magical north continues as the world of Nordlys grows larger, stranger, and more dangerous. The creatures and communities she encounters are not just decorative folklore: they carry secrets, loyalties, fears, and old conflicts that shape Sonja's path. As the adventure expands, the story leans further into mystery, trust, and the question of what Sonja's connection to this world really means. Malin Falch's artwork remains one of the series' strongest appeals, giving snowy landscapes, trolls, mountain realms, and emotional close-ups a cinematic warmth. Book Two is best for readers who enjoyed the first volume's portal-fantasy setup and now want a bigger, more sequential fantasy adventure with stronger stakes.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
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- Best fit · 9–13
- Read aloud · 8–12
- Independent · 9–13
Prose load
Moderate
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Workable
Works well for
- Gift-buying
- Reluctant readers
Preview before sharing if a child is sensitive to: scary imagery, violence.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
2 / 5 · Mild
Best for
- Folklore graphic novel
- Portal fantasy
- Series continuation
- Norwegian myth
- Beautiful art
Avoid if
- Has not read book one
- Wants realistic school story
- Very sensitive to monsters
Particularly good for children who are…
- Making friends
- Anxiety and worry
In the classroom
How it works in school.
A sweeping Norse-mythology adventure-comic series — a reluctant-reader favourite that also nods to myth and landscape.
A book children love that happens to support school — never a stand-in for the texts a class is taught with. Reviewed for the classroom · June 2026.
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
- Secret world
- Going on a quest
- Adventure and freedom
- Magic powers
- Surviving danger
Why parents love it
- Beautiful illustrations
- Conversation starter
- Indie gem discovery
In the series
Nordlys.
2 books · open the series →
About the author & illustrator
Malin Falch.
If you liked this
Three ways out of this book.
If you liked this, try…
Lateral matches. Same shelf, different texture.
Come into this from…
Easier or preparing reads — perfect lead-ins.
Where to go next…
Escalation reads — a step up in scale, silliness, or stakes.
More like this…
Books that share themes and topics with this one.
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