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Danish Rights Sold for Tobias Söderlund’s Award-Nominated Children’s Horror Series THE GHOST DOG BUSTER
We are delighted to announce that the Danish rights to THE GHOST DOG BUSTER: THE MYSTERY AT THE CEMETERY, written by Tobias Söderlund and illustrated by Stef Gaines, have been acquired by Forlaget Turbine.
Tobias Söderlund is one of Sweden’s leading authors of children’s horror, known for his cinematic storytelling and emotionally intelligent approach to suspense. A three-time Crimetime Award nominee for Best Children’s Suspense Novel, Söderlund has built a strong reputation for combining chilling atmosphere with warmth, empathy and relatable characters.
THE GHOST DOG BUSTER is a highly engaging horror series for readers aged 6–9, blending page-turning mystery with everyday settings that suddenly become unsettling and strange. The series follows Ellen and her ghost-sensitive dog, Buster, as they uncover eerie secrets hidden in ordinary places — from cemeteries and old houses to schools, cinemas and castles tied to the past.
With its precise pacing, accessible language and strong emotional core, the series has become a favourite among young readers who enjoy a safe yet thrilling introduction to the horror genre. Söderlund’s storytelling is cinematic in style, balancing suspense and heart in a way that encourages both reading pleasure and emotional engagement.
THE GHOST DOG BUSTER
The Mystery at the Cemetery
Rabén & Sjögren, 2021, 104 pp.
Rights sold:
SWEDEN: Rabén & Sjögren
DANISH: Forlaget Turbine
Reading materials:
English sample
English synopsis
English synopsis for the whole series
Swedish edition