A story about two children from Uppsala who are hurled into the galaxy on an astonishing adventure. A space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
The books are written by Oskar Källner and illustrated by Karl Johnsson with stunning full-color illustrations.
“What an extraordinary adventure they treat us to! It’s imaginative, scary, and impressive. I HAVE TO
KNOW MORE!”
– Read Loud
– Read Loud
“It almost feels unnecessary to continue reviewing it. It would just be a bunch of superlatives!”
– OARYA
– OARYA
“How many exciting things can you actually cram into one book? ... Haven't you read the whole
series yet? How lucky you are to have it in front of you, I'm jealous.”
– Marias Bokhylla
– Marias Bokhylla
“Among the best and most stylish works of science fiction ever written. A powerful universe. Works
for both old and young.”
– Barrikaden
– Barrikaden
“It’s friendship, excitement, action, grand secrets, political intrigue, and world building all wrapped
up in a space adventure. Simply irresistible!”
– Izabelle Holmgren, Örnsköldsvik Libraries
– Izabelle Holmgren, Örnsköldsvik Libraries
“You are thrown straight into the action, and the rapid twists and turns, together with the wonderful,
colorful illustrations, make the book an irresistible feel-good pill.”
– Tusen Sidor
– Tusen Sidor
“A breathtakingly exciting reading adventure!”
– Josefin Jansson, Jönköpingsposten
– Josefin Jansson, Jönköpingsposten
“There's a drive to the story and it's a real page-turner. Anyone who likes sci-fi adventures will be
hooked on the plot and the fantastic images.”
– Marias bokhylla
– Marias bokhylla
“The new black? Full speed and action all the way through. The whole thing is imaginative,
intelligent, and well-composed.”
– Mattias Lönnebo, litteraturmagazinet
– Mattias Lönnebo, litteraturmagazinet
“Mangle my meteorites! World-class sci-fi. Packed with excitement, space darkness, and exquisite
illustrations. Read it!”
– Emil Maxén
– Emil Maxén
“The book was so good we couldn't put it down. So incredibly good! One of the best books of the
year and a must-buy...”
– Barnboksbloggen
– Barnboksbloggen
“It offers fast-paced escapism, charged suspense, mystery, fantasy, warmth, and heart in a way that I
just love!”
– I Bokhyllan
– I Bokhyllan
“I love this series. It’s as simple as that. The sci-fi world in the series is fantastically constructed …
Incredibly exciting and with cliffhangers that always leave me longing for the next installment.”
– Helsingborg Library
– Helsingborg Library
“This is truly an incredibly well-crafted series that is loved as much by me as by my ten-year-old son.
The Heirs of the Empire brings true reading joy!"
– Barnboksfamiljen
– Barnboksfamiljen
“Källner's laser-sharp pen combined with Johnsson's magical illustrations create a fantastic result.”
– Barrikaden
– Barrikaden
"It's clear that Källner has an extremely well-thought-out plan for the series. Small details introduced
in previous books now fall into place. We want to read the next part NOW!"
– Barnboksfamiljen
– Barnboksfamiljen
“The Children of the Phoenix continues to impress and maintains an incredibly high standard. A
series for all science fiction lovers, regardless of age.”
– Izabelle Holmgren, Örnsköldsvik Libraries
– Izabelle Holmgren, Örnsköldsvik Libraries
I am Kapa.
Kapa is Kapa
My sister, the spider princess
A triumphant roar echoes through the jungle
The moment has come! Slave or free
An Expansive Galaxy, Endless Stories
Children of the Phoenix is a science fiction series that follows siblings Alice and Elias on their journey among the stars, where they encounter alien species, face complex challenges, and uncover galactic mysteries. Its rich universe — with diverse cultures, advanced technology, and multifaceted social and political themes — combined with its emotional core and cinematic format makes it perfect for action- and exploration-focused games, as well as endeavors into many other media formats.