The Fire Book/Eldboken

What is fire? Where does it come from? What does it sound like? And why have we humans always been so fascinated by it?

In The Fire Book, we follow fire’s journey from a tiny spark to the sun itself. We encounter burning candles, crackling bonfires, rumbling volcanoes, and Stone Age people who carried embers in a pouch. We learn how fire can provide warmth and light—but also why we must be careful with its flames.

With plenty of humour and playful facts, the book explains everything from lightning and forest fires to smoke signals, passionate enthusiasts, and the spark of love.

Since her 1996 debut with The Hair Book, Stalfelt’s books have garnered great attention and delight among both the public and the press. Few others can handle difficult subjects in such an accessible and joyful way, engaging, amusing, and moving their readers.