Ari the Barbarian – Chasing Robbers
Join Ari the Barbarian on a fun, fast-paced adventure: solve puzzles, find the right routes through the mazes, and help Ari catch the robbers.
The king’s treasure has been stolen. Ari the Barbarian, a fierce and valiant hero, vows to retrieve it and sets off on a mission to snatch the robbers. The task is anything but easy, as he must beware of ogres, lava, and even dragons along the way to find the missing treasure chest.
Ari the Barbarian is a new and thrilling book series that will keep the entire family entertained. This search and find adventure with numerous tasks and detailed four-colour illustrations to explore will invite the reader to return again and again.
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Awards & nominations
Nominations
2025
Rudolf Koivu Prize
Reviews
"The adventures of Ari the Barbarian are a celebration of maximalist illustration, from which, as if by sheer chance, one can discern the essential at first glance, as the world expands exponentially upon closer inspection."
"The book also features the familiar search for small details from the Where's Wally? books. The book is not a one-off, but one that children can trace their fingers through the labyrinths countless times. (...) Saaraisen's lines are simple, but his illustration style is humorous. In the spirit of Mauri Kunnas, the illustrations are packed with peering eyes in the dark and other intriguing details. The mazes and puzzles may also encourage a reluctant reader to pick up the book."
