ROCK TO THE EAST - RELEASE 14 APRIL
NORDIC FANTASY FOR YOUNG READERS
Barfotaböcker Publishing is a Swedish
independent publisher presenting The Compass Series — a middle
grade fantasy series.
The series combines thrilling adventure with thoughtful themes such as time, climate change, injustice, courage, and responsibility, set in the Nordic countryside of Dalsland.
The Compass Series will reach English-language readers in 2026. The first title, Rock to the East, will be released on 14 April 2026.
The series currently consists of three titles:
Rock to the East — 14 April 2026
Rock to the West — Forthcoming Autumn 2026
Rock to the South and North — Forthcoming 2027
THE ORIGINAL SWEDISH EDITIONS
The Swedish edition is illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem. The forthcoming English edition will be illustrated by Jonnie Kay Holmgren.
ABOUT THE COMPASS SERIES
Rock to the East – Swedish edition
AUTHOR: Anna-Klara Mehlich.
ILLUSTRATOR: Sofia Falkenhem
The English edition is currently taking shape, with cover art by Jonnie Kay Holmgren.