The citation of the jury:
Johanna Lindbäck succeeds in conveying, credibly and gently, the feelings of a young man who has been let down by those closest to him, when their relationships change. The protagonist, Andreas, struggles to move on with his life and find new ways of relating to the world around him. Andreas is a young man with whom it is easy to empathize. His story highlights many aspects of the way a young person reacts when life shifts into a new phase.
About the prize
The Nordic Prize for Fiction for Children and Young Adults was established in 1985 and is awarded by the Nordic Association of School Librarians. The award is for DKR 15,000 (€2000). Previous winners include Lene Kaaberbøl (Denmark), Torill Thorstad Hauger (Norway), Ulf Stark (Sweden) and Edward Fuglø (Færoe Islands). The prize will be awarded on June 17 in Stenungsund, Sweden.