Lucy is finally getting a puppy. It’s cute, and she and her friend Emma are looking forward to playing with it. But it jumps up and bites. Perhaps getting a puppy isn’t as much fun as Lucy had thought.

Danish author Line Kyed Knudsen (born 1971) had her debut with “Pigerne fra Nordsletten” in 2003. In 2007 she was awarded the Pippi grant from Danish publishing house, Gyldendal. She writes books for children and young adults, and also teaches writing techniques.