Norwegian Girl
By Mary Rosambeau
A Secrets and Spies Adventure
Welcome to my second book in the Secrets and Spies war time adventure series.
Living in wartime is no picnic!
But when Britt Larsen arrives
on his parents' doorstep, Rory's life changes forever.
Norwegian Girl is the eagerly-awaited sequel to 2018’s Secrets and Spies. Follow Rory and Paul, as they uncover hidden Norwegian secrets, explore rocky coves, and cross with dastardly German spies. Will Rory and Paul discover the truth behind Britt’s father? And, will they ever get to explore the magical, ocean caves?
Norwegian Girl is an epic, heartfelt journey, of friendship and mystery. As Rory, Paul and Britt get closer to the truth, danger lurks around every corner.
Wishing Shelf book review 8th October 2020:
"An engaging wartime story for 10-13 year olds packed full of adventure and unforgettable characters. Highly recommended!"
Review by Albert, 12 years old:
"I like this book very much. I thought the girl, Britt, was the best character but my mum's from Norway, so maybe that's why. I understood all of the story and I enjoyed finding out what it was like living during the war in Scotland. I was often surprised by the story which I think is good. I was never bored."
Review by Ewan, 9 years old:
"The plot was clear, I liked where the secret code was hidden! When the adults took over, it felt real and it was great that the children figured out the secret code. I really enjoyed it and like the parts about the coastline and caves and the fact that they got to explore. Good pace and another interesting story about Rory and Pauls adventures during the war."
I have loved sketching my characters and do hope I’ve conveyed their feelings even if, at times, I haven’t managed to draw their feet quite correctly.
I made this drawing of Britt, the norwegian girl, as Rory would have first seen her when she came to stay..I wanted to show how miserable she must have felt alone in a strange country. She does have her teddy bear with her but as you can see he is not really a particularly cuddly comfort toy.
Now we see Greta, the school bully who has snatched the teddy bear and run off with it. Britt is following screaming so much that Rory can't understand why she should make such a fuss over such a scruffy old toy. But of course this teddy bear means much more to her than a plaything.
Later, she refers to it as a responsibility. Why, Rory wonders, would anyone feel like that about an old toy?
