Pete Series
by Timo Parvela & Pasi Pitkänen
It could only ever happen to Pete - the lovable, goofy and adventurous boy!
Or rather it could only ever happen to Pete, and his adventure-buddy Senja, and Pete’s ever-loyal three-legged dog Totti! This fantastic trio has already visited all continents on their amazing adventures, but there is always more adventures to be had! Afterall, the world is not saved in a day - especially when there’s a pirate on the loose who threatens the natural wonders of the world as well as its endangered creatures!
Thankfully our adventure-prone trio is ready to intervene. In the Pete books, kindness, compassion, and friendship always win the day - but only after hilarious packed-to-the-brim action and mayhem!
Though Pete is unaware of it, his bravery, curiosity, and kindness change the world around him in meaningful ways. With humor, warmth, and imagination, the Pete series celebrates friendship and everyone’s ability to impact those around us, and the world at large through environmental conservation.
THE SERIES
#1 Pete’s Blog, Paten aikakirjat, Tammi 2014, 108pp (Home)
#2 Pete’s Football Book, Paten jalkapallokirja, Tammi 2015, 108pp (Home, Totti arrives)
#3 Pete’s Fishing Book, Paten kalastuskirja, Tammi 2016, 96pp (Norway, Senja comes along)
#4 Pete’s Treasure Hunt, Pate aarresaarella, Tammi 2017, 104pp (Japan)
#5 Pete, the King of the Jungle, Pate, viidakon kuningas, Tammi 2018, 136pp (Colombia)
#6 Pete and the Monster of Black Ness, Pate ja Blacknessin hirviö, Tammi 2019, 144pp (Scotland)
#7 Pete and the Savannah Heroes, Pate ja savannien sankarit 2020, 104pp (Tansania)
#8 Pete and the Alaskan Treasure, Pate ja Alaskan aarre, Tammi 2021, 104pp (Alaska)
#9 Pete and the Sunken City, Pate ja vajonnut kaupunki, Tammi 2022, 112pp (Australia)
#10 Pete and the Space Games, Pate ja tähtien sotku, Tammi 2023, 108pp (Space)
#11 Pete and Magasound, Pate ja megamökä, Tammi 2024, 96pp (Sweden)
#12 Pete and the Curse of the Grand-Mummy, Tammi 2025, 96pp (Egypt)
RIGHTS SOLD FOR THE SERIES: Finland WSOY (orig.), Belarusian Gutenberg Publisher, Czech Portál, Danish Bogoo, Estonian Ajakirjade, German Hanser, Hungarian Cerkabella, Latvian Zvaigzne ABC, Polish Widnokrag
Materials available: English translation set in layout (book 1), French sample, Foreign editions, Full Finnish pdf
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:
“Here is a true artist at work, together with Timo Parvela being one of the best children’s book authors in the world.”
“Timo Parvela delights as usual with his trademark contrasts between children and slightly weird adults. In between comic mishaps are tons of easy-to-read dialogue, comics and lists of silly things.”
Timo Parvela is a celebrated author of a vast portfolio of awarded and widely translated bestsellers. His collaboration with renowned illustrator Pasi Pitkänen has resulted in several bestselling children’s book series such as Pete, Shadows Trilogy and the 13-part Kepler62, co-written by Bjørn Sortland.
Author portrait © Jari Kivelä
Illustrator portrait © Jari Riihimäki