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The events of the summer have left Otis alone. His marriage to Sally was never right, and he is grateful to have time alone to write the book he has been trying to finish for years. The cabins in the area are all empty, and the loneliness permeates everything. Maybe that is why he says yes, when the author, Frederick Gray, asks him to lunch. Their friendship blossoms, and along with it, Otis begins to feel something stir within him. Something, which shocks him deeply. The summers of the late 1960s are bursting with a thunderous humidity.

Kara is going on a school trip. She is looking forward to it. But Rose cries on the bus. Maybe she feels homesick? Kara wants to comfort her, but she forgets it because so much fun stuff is happening. And then, during the treasure hunt, Rose suddenly disappears.

The summer of 1968 is warm and humid, but rife with possibilities. Something is in the air; something more than thunder and lightning. Sally and her husband, Otis, have decided to spend the summer in their small cabin by The North Sea. Her career as a ballerina is over, and Sally is ready to have children. She spends her days enjoying the sun, thinking of her future and trying to make her husband be as interested in her, as he is in his congregation.

Bella has been a widow for such a long time, she can barely remember anything else. But now, she has accepted Ian’s proposal. She loves Ian, but as the wedding approaches, she realizes that he is much different than she thought. She goes to her North Sea cabin to sort out her feelings, but instead of peace and quiet, she finds the carpenter, Bill Raven. Quiet, mysterious and cheeky, Bill starts something in Bella that she does not know how to finish. The summers of the late 1960s are bursting with a thunderous humidity.

Christmas has come and gone, and Ingrid has entered the New Year with a hope for a better life. For years, she has been living in the shadow of her mother, and even though she has enjoyed life, she has never thrived. But that is about to change. When Ingrid chose the artist, Xenia, to rent the other half of her cabin, she never expected the sensuality and wildness that would follow her. Maybe she should have chosen the rich, sensible Bertram instead? The summers of the late 1960s are bursting with a thunderous humidity.

Julie invites the class to her birthday party. They are going to the pool. Afterwards, they are having pizza. Rose asks if there is anything other than pizza, because she does not want to eat unhealthy food. Kara does not understand. Rose loves pizza. And she is so skinny. And if skinny Rose thinks she is fat, is Kara fat too?

Kara is going to do a play at the club. She has never tried being on a stage before, but she is excited. Julie is too. Maybe a bit more than Kara, because she is sure she is going to get the lead role. But maybe Kara wants the lead role too.

In this collection of five wonderful stories, follow Kara as she navigates the complexities of friendships, love interests, and school. From BFF necklaces and sleepovers to mean boys and first crushes, K for Kara 1-5 seamlessly weaves together the ups and downs of childhood. A heartfelt series, K for Kara 1-5 is ideal for young readers seeking relatable characters as well as exciting stories about navigating youth. Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's and YA books in 2003. Since then, she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.

Sal Brooks og resten af holdet fra Vatikanets hemmelige antimagikorps bliver tilkaldt af en lokal antikvar, hvis antikvariat er blevet totalsmadret. Der er ingen tvivl om, at han har fået fat i den forkerte bog og har sluppet farlig magi ud, da han åbnede den. Men var det med vilje? Og hvor fik han bogen fra? Sal og hendes kolleger er på bar bund... Magi findes, og nogle bøger bider fra sig. Følg Sal Brooks, den seneste rekrut på en hemmelig magisk mission, mens hun rejser verden rundt for at holde overnaturlige kræfter i skak.

After working on a TV segment about an art exhibition opening in Randers, Anne Larsen decides to visit Liv Løkke and her brother. When she arrives at Liv’s address, she sees the door to her apartment is open, and she is afraid something happened to her. Liv is not there, but Anne has her horrible suspicions confirmed. They have to find the killer to prevent them from committing any more murders. It will be a nerve-wrecking challenge for Anne Larsen, Roland Benito, and his coworker.

It’s December in Denmark and Christmas is fast approaching. For years, Claire has thought of nothing but her job, so Christmas is the last thing on her mind. At the end of the month, she has to present a project to the board, and she has found just the right one. At least that is what she thinks. But when she goes to Northern Jutland to meet the applicant, she gets more than she bargained for. A gorgeous mansion, a handsome manor owner and a mysterious woman in the window...

Johan Boje, a police assistant for Mid- and Western Jutland dies after being hit by a speeding car outside his home one late night in March. His boss, Alex Borg, is one of the firsts to arrive at the scene of the crime. It quickly dawns on him that this is not a simple case of hit-and-run, but rather a very brutal murder. Boje's nine-year-old son claims he saw the car, and that it was a police officer behind the wheel.

Anne Larsen, journalist with TV2 East Jutland, is covering the case of the officer from Silkeborg who was seemingly hit and killed by a colleague in front of his home. Her interest is seriously piqued by a fire accident that he was secretly investigating. She starts looking at it closer.

Liv Løkke works at Netto in Paderup, as a checkout girl. She hates the town, herself, her job, and her trivial life; and she barely has to look at the shoppers to know who they are. She knows most people in the neighborhood and their shopping habits. But one day, she has to look at a costumer who buys an item that reminds her of her past, and the fateful day when she saved her brother from the burning house, after a gas explosion killed her mother. It is him...her mother’s lover.

Liv Løkke has nightmares, after the fire and her past were brought back to her present. She is contacted by Anne Larsen. The journalist has visited her brother, and she is so curious about what she wanted from him, that she reluctantly agrees to meet her at a café in Randers. But the journalist’s claims make her so furious; she leaves the café in a rage. When she sees a newspaper poster that says Johan Boje’s son saw the murderer, she goes to Johan Boje’s house and meets the son in front of his father’s memorial.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission has no leads. But after interrogating Johan Boje’s wife and colleagues, Roland Benito is convinced the cop was not a faithful husband. The murderer may have had other motives than those they are working with. They interrogate Johan Boje’s son, Lukas, who was closer to the murder than previously assumed. The investigation takes a new turn when Anne Larsen seeks out Rolando. She tells him what she discovered, and that she suspects that Johan Boje’s interest in the fire was personal.

For over 20 years, Nook has been a calming presence in Christian’s life. She has made his bed, prepared his food and been a steady person for Christian to count on. But now, Nook has lost her mother, and she is neglecting her duties. Christian wants to cheer her up, but his sister, Bella, wants to send her back to Thailand. In a last ditch effort to cheer her up, Christian brings Nook to their North Sea cabin.

Christmas time is usually a happy time for Frederick. But this year is different. His boyfriend has left him, and he is determined to ignore the holiday alone in his cabin by the North Sea. At least, that is what he tells himself. But then, his cousin, Ingrid, shows up. She forces him to enjoy the holiday and even invites Tina Black, the ex-wife of Doctor Black. As the days progress, Frederick is forced to take stock of his life, his family and above all, his sexuality. The summers of the late 1960s are bursting with a thunderous humidity.

Johan Boje, officer with the police force of Central and West Jutland, is killed by a hit-and-run driver in front of his house, during a late night in March. His boss, Axel Borg, is one of the first people at the crime scene and here, he realizes the brutality of the murder. Johan Boje’s nine-year-old son says he saw the car and the driver, whom he claims is a police officer.

Rose and Julie are having a sleepover at Malou’s. Kara cannot go, because she is sick. She cannot go sledding either. And when she gets well, the snow is gone. Can she sleep over at Malou’s now?