Did I pick up this book because my husband's name is Erik? Why yes yes I did. He also is half norwegian and I believe this cover would be the spitting image of him as a kid. Another tidbit he also mountain bikes

This was a fun read. Which is weird because the main character is afraid of everything! If he could, he would spend all day in a little cave he made under his bed.
His family never makes fun of him or puts him down. More that they just ignore the problem, until Erik and his sister go to stay with their aunt and uncle

Brunhilde wages war in viking style on helping Erik overcome his phobias. What ensues next is a series of hilarious interactions and the heartwarming love of family.