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The Glimmerdash
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A magical and exciting Nordic folklore story about wanting to be special but hating to stand out. It's a journey that asks the questions: who are you when you're pushed to the edge, and is it worth risking your life for an old friendship?
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Mire Gladevalley is not like the others. It`s autmn and her hair is still red, but she knows it won`t last.
Mire`s mum is very sick, and she only knows her father from a painting on the living room wall. She`s not afraid of a single thing (almost), but she hates losing. She hates it as much as being different. This makes her the perfect target for bullying from Francis, her former best friend. And of course, this pest lives in her building.
One day, when the two of them get into an argument in the lift, they find a strange button. Suddenly, the two enemies find themselves trapped in Oria, a place inhabited by trolls, gonks and elves! Mire thinks it can`t get any worse, but soon, she `ll discover just how wrong she is.
In her efforts to find her way home, this brave girl discovers new sides of herself, her family and Francis. Mire has to ask herself the question: what is old friendship really worth?
A magical and exciting Nordic folklore story about wanting to be special but hating to stand out. It's a journey that asks the questions: who are you when you're pushed to the edge, and is it worth risking your life for an old friendship?
Description:
Mire Gladevalley is not like the others. It`s autmn and her hair is still red, but she knows it won`t last.
Mire`s mum is very sick, and she only knows her father from a painting on the living room wall. She`s not afraid of a single thing (almost), but she hates losing. She hates it as much as being different. This makes her the perfect target for bullying from Francis, her former best friend. And of course, this pest lives in her building.
One day, when the two of them get into an argument in the lift, they find a strange button. Suddenly, the two enemies find themselves trapped in Oria, a place inhabited by trolls, gonks and elves! Mire thinks it can`t get any worse, but soon, she `ll discover just how wrong she is.
In her efforts to find her way home, this brave girl discovers new sides of herself, her family and Francis. Mire has to ask herself the question: what is old friendship really worth?
284 pages, Paperback
First published February 14, 2022
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About the author
Birgitte Wærstad
4 books32 followersAs a kid I loved the books of Roald Dahl, Neverending Story and the series of Narnia. As you can see, magic literature was my way into reading, and I`m sure I share that experience with very many others around the world. As a young reader I promised myself to never grow up, because we`ll always need magic in our life. No matter age or where we come from fantasy is a necessity.
Still I love to dive into new fantasy worlds and magical stories. February 2022 I released my own Nordic folklore fantasy book, The Glimmerdash, in Norway. It`s the start of the series about the magic land, Oria.
As an indieauthor, with fantasy as my passion, I was told it`s impossible to achieve success in Norway. So I decided to prove them wrong.
It`s not for every author, even they are published traditionally, to enter bookshops and libraries from north to south in Norway... but I did. And through this effort reaching out to Norwegian readers, I was adviced to translate The Glimmerdash to English. Because there is so many fantasy readers globally, who would love to read a magical, adventurous story based on Nordic folklore.
So now The Glimmerdash is all yours to read. I hope you feel intrigued to discover the magic land of Oria, and that it will enchant your everyday life. Have a good journey together with Mire and Francis meeting everything they thought was just a fairytale is true.
Still I love to dive into new fantasy worlds and magical stories. February 2022 I released my own Nordic folklore fantasy book, The Glimmerdash, in Norway. It`s the start of the series about the magic land, Oria.
As an indieauthor, with fantasy as my passion, I was told it`s impossible to achieve success in Norway. So I decided to prove them wrong.
It`s not for every author, even they are published traditionally, to enter bookshops and libraries from north to south in Norway... but I did. And through this effort reaching out to Norwegian readers, I was adviced to translate The Glimmerdash to English. Because there is so many fantasy readers globally, who would love to read a magical, adventurous story based on Nordic folklore.
So now The Glimmerdash is all yours to read. I hope you feel intrigued to discover the magic land of Oria, and that it will enchant your everyday life. Have a good journey together with Mire and Francis meeting everything they thought was just a fairytale is true.
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November 27, 2023
I was chosen to ARC read The Glimmerdash and just finished it. In the beginning of the story it was hard to process all of the different characters and worlds, but as the story proceeded, it all merged together. I started to understand the characters and their individual strengths and really got into the story.
I finished this book in 2 days and really liked the world building & story. It was interestingly build, with the right amount of suspense & fascinating characters.
This book is perfect for anyone from teens till adults and it was a perfect second book in my fantasy discovery. I really liked reading it & I'm already looking forward to the next book!
I finished this book in 2 days and really liked the world building & story. It was interestingly build, with the right amount of suspense & fascinating characters.
This book is perfect for anyone from teens till adults and it was a perfect second book in my fantasy discovery. I really liked reading it & I'm already looking forward to the next book!
April 22, 2025
Denne hadde en skikkelig kul verden i tillegg til et spennende plott! Men til tider ble det litt mye og litt mange vesener å holde styr på. Jeg savna også mer beskrivelser av enkelte ting, jeg slet litt med å se for meg det som skjedde. Myra var på vei ut med søpla og så plutselig var hun i en sklie og så i et vann? Jeg synes ting gikk litt fort frem. Jeg synes også det ble litt hakkete med alle de forskjellige synsvinkelen og tilbakeblikkene blanda sammen i samme kapittel. Mye å holde styr på 😅 Og hva var greia med føflekken til Frans? Men jeg digget virkelig Myra og Langlia sitt vennskap og samtaler 😆 de andre karakterene utenom Frans fikk jeg ikke helt tak på, de bare var der 🤷🏼♀️
October 27, 2022
Veldig spennende med en gang man kom inn i den <3
April 7, 2022
Nå tilhører ikke jeg i utgangspunktet målgruppa til denne boka, da den er for 9-12 års alderen, men den var absolutt ett friskt pust og en spennende historie jeg vil høre mer om. Denne fortellingen åpner en helt ny og spennende verden med mange kjente vesner fra norsk folketro. Det liker jeg svært godt. Vi følger Myra og "vennen" som ved en tilfeldighet dukker opp en plass hun ikke viste fantes, men hun vil gjøre alt hun kan for å komme hjem igjen for å hjelpe et sykt familiemedlem. Som i alle gode fortellinger må det en reise til for å komme dit hun vil, og ganske mange overraskende vendinger.
Pluss ting på min liste:
Boka forteller i en fin hastighet som gjør at et barn på 9 vil holde interessen i gang.
Kapitlene er korte som gjør at barn ikke mister motet til å lese videre. Det er mange spennende vesner som gjør denne verden ekstra spennende å oppleve. Denne verdnen er full av detaljer som bader den i farger og flotte personligheter.
Fortellingen tar også for seg hvordan det er å være annerledes og at det ikke alltid er så lett å få venner.
Minusting på min lille liste:
Noen ord kan være litt vanskelige for aldersgruppen, jeg måtte google ett par ganger. Men det kan også være hva som er vanlig å si der man bor. Dialogen bruker symboler (-) som det er skjelden jeg ser i bøker jeg leser. Man kan falle litt ut av hva som blir sagt og hva som blir fortalt. Men dette er ikke feil, bare en vanesak. Skulle ønske det var en ordbok som kunne slås opp med de fiktive navnene, stedene og magiske ordene, så det var lett å huske hvem og hva som var hva, men her er det også bare en preferanse fra min side. Dette burde flere fantasyforfattere ha, meg selv inkludert.
Boka er vakker fra omslag til historie.
Det kommer også frem hvordan ikke alle barn har det perfekt hjemme og opplever en annen hverdag enn mange. På slutten skjedde det så mye spennende at jeg rett og slett ikke greide å legge den fra meg. Denne anbefaler jeg både ferske og kjente fantasylesere og spessielt til de som er tweens. Den er ikke for mørk, har mange spennende hendelser, vekker interessen underveis og viser frem ei tøff jente som burde være ett forbilde for flere. Terningkast 5
Pluss ting på min liste:
Boka forteller i en fin hastighet som gjør at et barn på 9 vil holde interessen i gang.
Kapitlene er korte som gjør at barn ikke mister motet til å lese videre. Det er mange spennende vesner som gjør denne verden ekstra spennende å oppleve. Denne verdnen er full av detaljer som bader den i farger og flotte personligheter.
Fortellingen tar også for seg hvordan det er å være annerledes og at det ikke alltid er så lett å få venner.
Minusting på min lille liste:
Noen ord kan være litt vanskelige for aldersgruppen, jeg måtte google ett par ganger. Men det kan også være hva som er vanlig å si der man bor. Dialogen bruker symboler (-) som det er skjelden jeg ser i bøker jeg leser. Man kan falle litt ut av hva som blir sagt og hva som blir fortalt. Men dette er ikke feil, bare en vanesak. Skulle ønske det var en ordbok som kunne slås opp med de fiktive navnene, stedene og magiske ordene, så det var lett å huske hvem og hva som var hva, men her er det også bare en preferanse fra min side. Dette burde flere fantasyforfattere ha, meg selv inkludert.
Boka er vakker fra omslag til historie.
Det kommer også frem hvordan ikke alle barn har det perfekt hjemme og opplever en annen hverdag enn mange. På slutten skjedde det så mye spennende at jeg rett og slett ikke greide å legge den fra meg. Denne anbefaler jeg både ferske og kjente fantasylesere og spessielt til de som er tweens. Den er ikke for mørk, har mange spennende hendelser, vekker interessen underveis og viser frem ei tøff jente som burde være ett forbilde for flere. Terningkast 5
November 17, 2024
Glimmersvippen is a Norwegian fantasy children's book about a special girl named Mire. She is not like other girls and sometimes she hates that.
Her appearance changes by the seasons.
During the fall she has red hair and green eyes.
During the winter her hair fades to white and her eyes turn red. Mire hates the way it makes her look like a lab rat.
When spring arrives, her hair becomes blond and her eyes blue and she once again blends in.
In the summer she gets brown hair and brown eyes.
I read this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.
Mire reminded me so much of myself when I was a kid. She was bullied by her former bestfriend, Frans. I was also bullied by my former bestfriend. Mire was always the outsider. So was I. She had things to deal with at home. So did I.
But whereas to I dove into the world of fantasy in books, Mire actually falls into a real fantasy world with Frans with elves, goblins, trolls and other mythological creatures. On a quest to find their way home, Myra learns a lot about herself and where she comes from. She discovers that she truly is one of a kind.
I wish I had this book when I was growing up. It would have given me so much strength and comfort.
Her appearance changes by the seasons.
During the fall she has red hair and green eyes.
During the winter her hair fades to white and her eyes turn red. Mire hates the way it makes her look like a lab rat.
When spring arrives, her hair becomes blond and her eyes blue and she once again blends in.
In the summer she gets brown hair and brown eyes.
I read this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.
Mire reminded me so much of myself when I was a kid. She was bullied by her former bestfriend, Frans. I was also bullied by my former bestfriend. Mire was always the outsider. So was I. She had things to deal with at home. So did I.
But whereas to I dove into the world of fantasy in books, Mire actually falls into a real fantasy world with Frans with elves, goblins, trolls and other mythological creatures. On a quest to find their way home, Myra learns a lot about herself and where she comes from. She discovers that she truly is one of a kind.
I wish I had this book when I was growing up. It would have given me so much strength and comfort.
November 17, 2024
The Glimmerdash is a Norwegian fantasy children's book about a special girl named Mire. She is not like other girls and sometimes she hates that.
Her appearance changes by the seasons.
During the fall she has red hair and green eyes.
During the winter her hair fades to white and her eyes turn red. Mire hates the way it makes her look like a lab rat.
When spring arrives, her hair becomes blond and her eyes blue and she once again blends in.
In the summer she gets brown hair and brown eyes.
I read this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.
Mire reminded me so much of myself when I was a kid. She was bullied by her former bestfriend, Frans. I was also bullied by my former bestfriend. Mire was always the outsider. So was I. She had things to deal with at home. So did I.
But whereas to I dove into the world of fantasy in books, Mire actually falls into a real fantasy world with Frans with elves, goblins, trolls and other mythological creatures. On a quest to find their way home, Mire learns a lot about herself and where she comes from. She discovers that she truly is one of a kind.
I wish I had this book when I was growing up. It would have given me so much strength and comfort.
Her appearance changes by the seasons.
During the fall she has red hair and green eyes.
During the winter her hair fades to white and her eyes turn red. Mire hates the way it makes her look like a lab rat.
When spring arrives, her hair becomes blond and her eyes blue and she once again blends in.
In the summer she gets brown hair and brown eyes.
I read this book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down.
Mire reminded me so much of myself when I was a kid. She was bullied by her former bestfriend, Frans. I was also bullied by my former bestfriend. Mire was always the outsider. So was I. She had things to deal with at home. So did I.
But whereas to I dove into the world of fantasy in books, Mire actually falls into a real fantasy world with Frans with elves, goblins, trolls and other mythological creatures. On a quest to find their way home, Mire learns a lot about herself and where she comes from. She discovers that she truly is one of a kind.
I wish I had this book when I was growing up. It would have given me so much strength and comfort.
May 24, 2022
Dette er en bok jeg tror passer midt i blinken for målgruppen den er skrevet for, interessant og spennende handling med norske overnaturlige vesener. Hovedpersonen Myra er tøff og lett å like. Jeg synes at det til tider er hendelser/ ting i boka som ikke blir så godt forklart, og jeg satt igjen med mange ubesvarte spørsmål. Dette er første bok i serien om Oria, men det er enkelte ting jeg følte burde blitt forklart bedre i første bok (ikke nødvendigvis deler av handlingen, men flere ord/ ting som blir brukt i den verdenen) . Alt i alt er det en bok jeg ville anbefalt, spesielt siden den er annerledes i forhold til annet som finnes av norsk fantasy for barn/ungdom :)
November 9, 2024
I absolutely loved The Glimmerdash! It was such a fun read, and the time just flew by. The story is beautifully rooted in Nordic folklore, and I loved how Oria’s magical world blends seamlessly with one like our own. There’s never a dull moment, with a fast-paced plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The chapters are the perfect length, and the writing is wonderfully engaging.
July 13, 2022
Veldig spennende fantasy med en god historie 👍🏻
October 30, 2025
i was so lucky to receive an english copy gifted by the author herself during a signing at work and how happy i am that i finally got to read it! this book was absolutely magical to get through and Oria truly seems like a beautiful & whimsical place to explore!
what intrigued me at first before i started was the fact that the FMC’s appearance changes for each season through the year and just the fact that this book contains a lot of norwegian folklore traits and inspiration!
i found it beautiful to see Mire’s journey with Francis, and to learn more about their dynamics and the whole mystery of Mire’s dad! i enjoyed this book a lot and give it a strong 4 stars!
what intrigued me at first before i started was the fact that the FMC’s appearance changes for each season through the year and just the fact that this book contains a lot of norwegian folklore traits and inspiration!
i found it beautiful to see Mire’s journey with Francis, and to learn more about their dynamics and the whole mystery of Mire’s dad! i enjoyed this book a lot and give it a strong 4 stars!
November 20, 2022
En god og spennende bok som fenger til tross for at jeg er over aldersgruppen! Boken en skrevet på en måte som gjør at man blir dratt inn i en ny og spennende verden. I tillegg er historien om Myra bra oppfunnet og bra formidlet!
Vil absolutt anbefales!
Vil absolutt anbefales!
November 20, 2022
Spennende og nydelig historie om tøffingen Myra og vennen hennes Frans. Gleder meg til oppfølgeren for å se hvordan det går videre med Myra, Oria og de uløste mysteriene 😀
November 20, 2022
Meget bra fantasy som er underholdende og spennende nok for alle, man ønsker bare å lese mer om Myras utrolige reise i flere verdener.
November 21, 2022
God bok som er vanskelig å legge fra seg! Gleder meg til å lese mer om dette universet, for man sitter igjen med en følelse av at man bare vil vite mer når man er ferdig!
May 18, 2022
Dette var en utrolig koselig og spennende bok.🥰
Med så mange gøyale skapninger, magiske verdener/steder og magi bruk.
En god ungdomsbok for de som liker fantasy. Selv om jeg må si jeg likte den veldig godt som voksen også. 😉
Den holdt interessen i flere deler av boken. Og man blir helt dradd inn i Myra sin historie og opplevelser.
Boken tar tak i mange sterke følelser av å være ensom, alene, tapt vennskap og barn som må ta vare på foreldre grunnet sykdom eller annet. ❤️
Ble veldig engasjert i hvordan Myra opplever sin hverdag.
Og verdenen som Birgitte har skapt i Oria var fantastisk beskrevet. Med skapninger som tusser, troll, nøkken og Jutul.
I en verden hvor man ikke vil defineres som nimle (Menneske) og man skal navigere mellom hvilke raser som ønsker å hjelpe deg, blant mange raser som helst vil enten spise deg eller overlevere deg til dovregubben. 🥶
Myra opplever å kastes inn i en verden hvor hun har ingen oversikt over hverken tilholdssteder, ingen venner eller kjente å henvende seg til og farer lurer rundt hvert hjørne.
Men vennskap kan man oppdage på de mest utrolige steder.
Og utover boken så oppdages en magisk historie med spennende skjebner, umulige redningsaksjoner og mange involverte parter som ønsker en bedre verden.
🤩
Om du liker fantasy bøker med mye spenning og gode bakenforliggende budskap rundt vennskap og familiebånd vil jeg absolutt anbefale å lese denne boken.
Et sterkt bidrag til norsk fantasy historier hvor jeg også håper den vil oversettes til engelsk for å kunne bre historien ut i verden. 🇳🇴
Denne boken kommer nå til å gå på rundgang blant ungdommene som liker å lese i vårt hus 😉
Historien har også en veldig god avslutning som gjør at du sitter fremoverlent i stolen og gleder deg til neste bok. Men det var ingen avbrutt avslutning.
Utrolig spent på hvordan du tar historien videre Birgitte. Mange åpne spørsmål og åpenbaringer som kom de siste kapitlene.
Gleder meg allerede til neste del.
Med så mange gøyale skapninger, magiske verdener/steder og magi bruk.
En god ungdomsbok for de som liker fantasy. Selv om jeg må si jeg likte den veldig godt som voksen også. 😉
Den holdt interessen i flere deler av boken. Og man blir helt dradd inn i Myra sin historie og opplevelser.
Boken tar tak i mange sterke følelser av å være ensom, alene, tapt vennskap og barn som må ta vare på foreldre grunnet sykdom eller annet. ❤️
Ble veldig engasjert i hvordan Myra opplever sin hverdag.
Og verdenen som Birgitte har skapt i Oria var fantastisk beskrevet. Med skapninger som tusser, troll, nøkken og Jutul.
I en verden hvor man ikke vil defineres som nimle (Menneske) og man skal navigere mellom hvilke raser som ønsker å hjelpe deg, blant mange raser som helst vil enten spise deg eller overlevere deg til dovregubben. 🥶
Myra opplever å kastes inn i en verden hvor hun har ingen oversikt over hverken tilholdssteder, ingen venner eller kjente å henvende seg til og farer lurer rundt hvert hjørne.
Men vennskap kan man oppdage på de mest utrolige steder.
Og utover boken så oppdages en magisk historie med spennende skjebner, umulige redningsaksjoner og mange involverte parter som ønsker en bedre verden.
🤩
Om du liker fantasy bøker med mye spenning og gode bakenforliggende budskap rundt vennskap og familiebånd vil jeg absolutt anbefale å lese denne boken.
Et sterkt bidrag til norsk fantasy historier hvor jeg også håper den vil oversettes til engelsk for å kunne bre historien ut i verden. 🇳🇴
Denne boken kommer nå til å gå på rundgang blant ungdommene som liker å lese i vårt hus 😉
Historien har også en veldig god avslutning som gjør at du sitter fremoverlent i stolen og gleder deg til neste bok. Men det var ingen avbrutt avslutning.
Utrolig spent på hvordan du tar historien videre Birgitte. Mange åpne spørsmål og åpenbaringer som kom de siste kapitlene.
Gleder meg allerede til neste del.
November 30, 2023
So, now it's only one day until this magical book is released.⭐️🔥
Glimmerdash by @birgittewaerstad
This book is such a wonderful YA fantasy fairytale. It should be included in all lists to Santa this year. 🎅🏼
It's a magical tale about Mire, a wonderful girl with hair that changes color with the season.
Unfortunately, not everyone thinks this is cool, and she is bullied and experiences loneliness as she eventually loses her friends.
The worst bully of them all is Francis, and he also lives in her building. Urgh..
However, one magical day their fates are woven together as they discover the magical world of Oria.
Their journey takes them on a soul discovering path, where they get to know themselves, each other and most of all a whole bunch of magical creatures.
There is nothing like a good adventure where you cannot predict what's coming around the corner.
It's a roller coaster of magic and happenings.
And with so many cool personalities and creatures. Good humor and heart warming scenes.
Bigitte`s story is filled with hints of old norse myths and fairytales and her writing style has a magical way of pulling you into the characters feelings and experiences.
Even if the book is YA, I would say it matches everyone who has a heart for fairytales. 🧚
If you are a "disney addict" like myself, and love stories like Peter Pan and Alice in wonderland then this will be a book of "your heart".
I've read it myself and read it to my kids and we just adore this adventure, and can't wait for the next chapter. 📚
And it needs to be soon with that exiting ending ⭐️😉🤩
The personal growth, the important themes of self discovery, bravery and fight against bullying is fantastically woven into the story.
All in all heart warming read and a high recommendation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Glimmerdash by @birgittewaerstad
This book is such a wonderful YA fantasy fairytale. It should be included in all lists to Santa this year. 🎅🏼
It's a magical tale about Mire, a wonderful girl with hair that changes color with the season.
Unfortunately, not everyone thinks this is cool, and she is bullied and experiences loneliness as she eventually loses her friends.
The worst bully of them all is Francis, and he also lives in her building. Urgh..
However, one magical day their fates are woven together as they discover the magical world of Oria.
Their journey takes them on a soul discovering path, where they get to know themselves, each other and most of all a whole bunch of magical creatures.
There is nothing like a good adventure where you cannot predict what's coming around the corner.
It's a roller coaster of magic and happenings.
And with so many cool personalities and creatures. Good humor and heart warming scenes.
Bigitte`s story is filled with hints of old norse myths and fairytales and her writing style has a magical way of pulling you into the characters feelings and experiences.
Even if the book is YA, I would say it matches everyone who has a heart for fairytales. 🧚
If you are a "disney addict" like myself, and love stories like Peter Pan and Alice in wonderland then this will be a book of "your heart".
I've read it myself and read it to my kids and we just adore this adventure, and can't wait for the next chapter. 📚
And it needs to be soon with that exiting ending ⭐️😉🤩
The personal growth, the important themes of self discovery, bravery and fight against bullying is fantastically woven into the story.
All in all heart warming read and a high recommendation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 6, 2023
✨️ARC recieved in exchange for my honest review. This in no way impacted my opinions.✨️
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Mire is different; her hair changes with the seasons, she doesn't know her father and her mother is terribly unwell, but tells marvellous stories of trolls, gonks and elves.
When she and her once-friend stumble into a world that is very much like the one from Mire's mothers' tales, Mire is forced to question everything she thought she knew about herself. And save Francis, even if he is a jerk sometimes.
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This is a story written in the vein of Tolkein and Lewis, in that it is wholly and unapologetically a fantastical adventure of personal growth and exploration in a new and wild world. The world building has been carefully crafted throughout. Elements of popular westernised fairytale crop up eg. the magic mirror, while the author has adapted and woven in Norse inspired fairytale and stories to flavour the story with the wonder of discovering new creatures and places. It is fast paced once the characters arrive in Oria.
I found it tricky to follow whose perspective I was inhabiting when the story changed mid chapter, especially when Mire was having dreams/ visions. However, it is clear to see that the author has given the main characters strong, detailed back stories that continue to impact their present day and help shape their adventure. Mire seems to have the weight of the world on her shoulders from the very beginning, which makes it more feasible that Oria and magical creatures like trolls and gonks are somewhat taken in her stride as she tries to find and rescue Francis.
This would be an exciting read for young adults who are fans of high fantasy and adventure.
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Mire is different; her hair changes with the seasons, she doesn't know her father and her mother is terribly unwell, but tells marvellous stories of trolls, gonks and elves.
When she and her once-friend stumble into a world that is very much like the one from Mire's mothers' tales, Mire is forced to question everything she thought she knew about herself. And save Francis, even if he is a jerk sometimes.
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This is a story written in the vein of Tolkein and Lewis, in that it is wholly and unapologetically a fantastical adventure of personal growth and exploration in a new and wild world. The world building has been carefully crafted throughout. Elements of popular westernised fairytale crop up eg. the magic mirror, while the author has adapted and woven in Norse inspired fairytale and stories to flavour the story with the wonder of discovering new creatures and places. It is fast paced once the characters arrive in Oria.
I found it tricky to follow whose perspective I was inhabiting when the story changed mid chapter, especially when Mire was having dreams/ visions. However, it is clear to see that the author has given the main characters strong, detailed back stories that continue to impact their present day and help shape their adventure. Mire seems to have the weight of the world on her shoulders from the very beginning, which makes it more feasible that Oria and magical creatures like trolls and gonks are somewhat taken in her stride as she tries to find and rescue Francis.
This would be an exciting read for young adults who are fans of high fantasy and adventure.
August 28, 2023
With a press of a button, welcome to Oria!
Myra Grasdalen is not like the other kids: she has hair that changes as the seasons come and go, her mother is sick, and she only knows her father through one thing: a painting. To top it all, she is the victim of bullying at her school. But what happens when Myra and her bully finds a mysterious button and they are sent to a place called Oria? How will they get home?
In May, I met the author during the literature festival that were held where I worked. She was wonderful and I feel so honored that I had the chance to talk to her! This fantasy story about a young girl who can change her appearance as the seasons arrive was what hooked me, I needed to read this. I fell in love with the characters, and the plot twists were amazing. It’s easy to follow, the characters are well-written, and the building of the fantasy world is on point.
This is a book I will recommend to young readers moving forward!
Happy reading!♥️
Myra Grasdalen is not like the other kids: she has hair that changes as the seasons come and go, her mother is sick, and she only knows her father through one thing: a painting. To top it all, she is the victim of bullying at her school. But what happens when Myra and her bully finds a mysterious button and they are sent to a place called Oria? How will they get home?
In May, I met the author during the literature festival that were held where I worked. She was wonderful and I feel so honored that I had the chance to talk to her! This fantasy story about a young girl who can change her appearance as the seasons arrive was what hooked me, I needed to read this. I fell in love with the characters, and the plot twists were amazing. It’s easy to follow, the characters are well-written, and the building of the fantasy world is on point.
This is a book I will recommend to young readers moving forward!
Happy reading!♥️
December 29, 2023
I enjoyed this fantasy book for kids of all ages. It's about a young girl who together with her once good friend, but now turned bully, end up in a fairytale land called Oria. I truly loved that it's set in a land with creatures from old norse myths and fairytales, all living in Oria. Best of all: there's a map! All books should have a map. I can't wait to read it together with my two nieces. I know they will love it, and I am very excited that there's a second book coming because this ended on a cliff hanger.
December 11, 2023
The Glimmerdash is a very sweet and fast paced novel. The fairytale like story carries the reader away in a mesmerising world beautifully intertwined with Norse Mythology. Oria and its magical creatures surprise both the reader and the main character, Mire, at every twist and turn. Although the change of POV or setting within the chapters is sometimes confusing, the writing is quite good and the plot adventure packed and promising. I'm looking forward to book 2.
November 14, 2023
I firstly want to thank the author of this book for allowing me the opportunity to receive an arc.
This book is YA and reminds me a lot of stories like Narnia, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland etc. so if you enjoy all of those you’ll love this one.
It was beautifully written and can we also talk about how stunning that cover is?!
This book is YA and reminds me a lot of stories like Narnia, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland etc. so if you enjoy all of those you’ll love this one.
It was beautifully written and can we also talk about how stunning that cover is?!
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November 17, 2023Dare to open the enchanting cover. Prepare to be transported to the magical world of Oria! Follow Mire on her rollercoaster journey as she encounters magical creatures from Norse mythology and deals with real-world friendship issues. This book from upcoming Indie author Birgitte Waerstad will keep you on the edge of your armchair!
November 20, 2023
Mire’s world rapidly turns from one of grey monotony filled with bullies to a wondrous world fraught with dangers and adventure around every corner. Join this accidental traveler as she outwits an enemy she finds hunting her for unknown reasons. Danger lurks around every corner as her quest to find her way home brings her face to face with death and beyond.
November 18, 2023
This story is written with vivid detail and i found it quite enchanting. A fast-paced portal fantasy, it is definitely an adventure for all ages. Looking forward to visiting Mire and the world of Oria again!!
December 8, 2024
It is a very enjoyable book. It was a great escape from the world for a while. Whilst introducing to a mythical culture that I knew very little about. I highly recommend this book. I look forward to the second book in the series.
February 23, 2023
Ny, norsk fantasy bok, som skal bli en serie på fem bøker😄✨️🙆♀️!!
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“Glimmersvippen” av Birgitte Wærstad! Merker man det leseeksempel fra forfatter når man har bedt om boka selv..?
@birgittewaerstad var ihvertfall gavmild nok til å sende meg denne boka🥰💜!
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Jeg elsker fantasy, og all magien, skapninger og verdener den kan gi oss lesere🧚♀️💚🧙♂️ Denne boka handler om Myra, som ved et uhell havner i landet Oria sammen med sin erkefiende Frans😄.
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I forsøket på å finne en vei hjem kommer de bort fra hverandre😯! Myra bestemmer seg fort for å forsøke å redde Frans, som har havnet i trollburet, og her begynner hennes reise inn i en ny verden av mystiske skapninger som troll, vetter og nøkner🙈💚🌲
Kanskje finner hun også mer ut om seg selv, og sine egne foreldre?🤔
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Jeg føler handlingene i boka ble litt fort fortalt, og at det ble litt mange vesener å holde styr på😬 Jeg måtte flere ganger gå tilbake i boka for å forstå hvorfor noe ble sagt, når setningene også ble litt vanskelige til tider😅.
Når det er sagt, så likte jeg verdenen en satt igjen med etter å ha lest boka, med alle skapningene og magien den innebærer😊 Tenker og at med plottet hvor en går fra slåsskamp i skolegården, hjem til en mamma som er mystisk sjuk, for å så bli dratt inn i en magisk verden med nordiske skapninger, magi og intriger, kunne gjort denne boka til en spennende film🎬!😉
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“Glimmersvippen” av Birgitte Wærstad! Merker man det leseeksempel fra forfatter når man har bedt om boka selv..?
@birgittewaerstad var ihvertfall gavmild nok til å sende meg denne boka🥰💜!
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Jeg elsker fantasy, og all magien, skapninger og verdener den kan gi oss lesere🧚♀️💚🧙♂️ Denne boka handler om Myra, som ved et uhell havner i landet Oria sammen med sin erkefiende Frans😄.
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I forsøket på å finne en vei hjem kommer de bort fra hverandre😯! Myra bestemmer seg fort for å forsøke å redde Frans, som har havnet i trollburet, og her begynner hennes reise inn i en ny verden av mystiske skapninger som troll, vetter og nøkner🙈💚🌲
Kanskje finner hun også mer ut om seg selv, og sine egne foreldre?🤔
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Jeg føler handlingene i boka ble litt fort fortalt, og at det ble litt mange vesener å holde styr på😬 Jeg måtte flere ganger gå tilbake i boka for å forstå hvorfor noe ble sagt, når setningene også ble litt vanskelige til tider😅.
Når det er sagt, så likte jeg verdenen en satt igjen med etter å ha lest boka, med alle skapningene og magien den innebærer😊 Tenker og at med plottet hvor en går fra slåsskamp i skolegården, hjem til en mamma som er mystisk sjuk, for å så bli dratt inn i en magisk verden med nordiske skapninger, magi og intriger, kunne gjort denne boka til en spennende film🎬!😉
April 24, 2023
Har du lest Glimmersvippen? Jeg har vært så heldig å få være en av de første leserne til den engelske utgaven, Glimmerdash ❤️
Virkelig en nydelig og spennende fantasybok, og jeg digger at den er inspirert av norske folkeeventyr ❤️. Dette er første bok om Oria, rettet mot barn fra 10-14 år.
En spennende historie med god fart, fantastiske skapninger, den har trolsk og absolutt magisk stemning. Og hvor kult er det ikke med en protagonist som endrer hårfarge etter hvilken årstid det er? Love it ❤️💯
Jeg har virkelig kost meg på reisen sammen med Myra, ikke minst gledet meg over å finne ut av hvorfor selveste Dovregubben er ute etter henne. 😱
Jeg liker at Myra har flere utfordringer foran seg og hvordan de alle flettes inn i hverandre.
Det er fine budskap i boken og som flyter inn i handlingen uten å bli for framtredende. Liker godt Birgittes fortellerstemme og nydelige fantasi 💯 Oversettelsen er absolutt godkjent ❤️ Venter spent på neste bok i serien om Oria.
Anbefales ❤️💯
Virkelig en nydelig og spennende fantasybok, og jeg digger at den er inspirert av norske folkeeventyr ❤️. Dette er første bok om Oria, rettet mot barn fra 10-14 år.
En spennende historie med god fart, fantastiske skapninger, den har trolsk og absolutt magisk stemning. Og hvor kult er det ikke med en protagonist som endrer hårfarge etter hvilken årstid det er? Love it ❤️💯
Jeg har virkelig kost meg på reisen sammen med Myra, ikke minst gledet meg over å finne ut av hvorfor selveste Dovregubben er ute etter henne. 😱
Jeg liker at Myra har flere utfordringer foran seg og hvordan de alle flettes inn i hverandre.
Det er fine budskap i boken og som flyter inn i handlingen uten å bli for framtredende. Liker godt Birgittes fortellerstemme og nydelige fantasi 💯 Oversettelsen er absolutt godkjent ❤️ Venter spent på neste bok i serien om Oria.
Anbefales ❤️💯
December 30, 2024
Magical! I found it best to let the story take me where it willed, which truly made the process much more fun. It is perfect for any reader seeking escapist fantasy. It drew me in and when I resolved to not question things, everything came together and made sense at the end.
July 9, 2025
Jeg vil ikke si så mye fordi da blir det litt negativt, men denne boka var generelt vanskelig å lese på grunn av mye er veldig dårlig beskrevet. Generelt så var historien veldig fin og jeg likte karakterene godt. Denne boka minnet meg om Halvgudene og Alvetegnet 🦉🤔🤓
December 13, 2024
Myra er ikke som alle andre; Myra skifter farge med årstidene, og passer ikke inn på skolen. Hennes beste venn, Frans, har lagt henne for hat, uten noen som helst forklaring. Mamma er ikke frisk. Pappa er bare et maleri på veggen, og den eneste Myra har å stole på, er seg selv.
Men mørke krefter Myra ikke vet om, lurer i kulissene; før hun vet ordet av det havner hun pladask i Oria, landet fra mammas eventyr.
Bare at - det ER ikke eventyr.
Selv om jeg syns at det gjenstår en del språklig og strukturmessig arbeid med den boka her, så er det neste ikke verdt å henge seg opp i; karakterene, universet og historien i seg selv er så ikoniske, og bærer leseropplevelsen så godt, at resten bare er flisespikk.
«Glimmersvippen» handler om isolasjon. Om annerledeshet og utenforskap, og om å være sterk fordi du MÅ. Den kan kanskje leses litt som en «Stygge andungen»-historie, men egentlig ikke, for Myra må lære seg å se sin egen verdi PÅ TROSS av at hun ikke passer inn - en trope jeg setter uendelig stor pris på og kan relatere masse til.
I tillegg er det snakk om å finne VALGT familie underveis på reisa, heller enn å apatisk lete etter det «perfekte» stedet å høre til.
Åh. Og magien. Og landskapet. Og humoren. Faaanitullen, jeg er så forelska i det her.
Dette er kanskje noe av det fineste jeg har lest i hele år, og jeg er så glad for at jeg sparte den til at hodet kom i rette sonen 💜💜
Men mørke krefter Myra ikke vet om, lurer i kulissene; før hun vet ordet av det havner hun pladask i Oria, landet fra mammas eventyr.
Bare at - det ER ikke eventyr.
Selv om jeg syns at det gjenstår en del språklig og strukturmessig arbeid med den boka her, så er det neste ikke verdt å henge seg opp i; karakterene, universet og historien i seg selv er så ikoniske, og bærer leseropplevelsen så godt, at resten bare er flisespikk.
«Glimmersvippen» handler om isolasjon. Om annerledeshet og utenforskap, og om å være sterk fordi du MÅ. Den kan kanskje leses litt som en «Stygge andungen»-historie, men egentlig ikke, for Myra må lære seg å se sin egen verdi PÅ TROSS av at hun ikke passer inn - en trope jeg setter uendelig stor pris på og kan relatere masse til.
I tillegg er det snakk om å finne VALGT familie underveis på reisa, heller enn å apatisk lete etter det «perfekte» stedet å høre til.
Åh. Og magien. Og landskapet. Og humoren. Faaanitullen, jeg er så forelska i det her.
Dette er kanskje noe av det fineste jeg har lest i hele år, og jeg er så glad for at jeg sparte den til at hodet kom i rette sonen 💜💜
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