Sunday, March 16, 2008

Klipfish Code by Mary Casanova

Grades: 4-6

Committee Annotation:
While her parents work for the underground during World War II in Norway, a 13 year-old girl and her younger brother are sent to her unbending grandfather. What secrets do her grandfather and the soldier she tried to save hold for her?

Subjects: Family, underground movement, German occupation of Norway, WWII, family loyalty, patriotism, brothers and sisters

Author website: http://www.marycasanova.com/

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This adventurous story is about a girl who must flee her home during the Nazi occupation in Denmark. Merit becomes a vital part in the war efforts. This book was a page turner and provided a different perspective about WW II.
Emma D. Grade 5 Eldredge School

Anonymous said...

This book was a book about a sepirated family who are try to get back together again.

Anonymous said...

This book is about a brave girl who must leave her home because of a war called the Nazi occupation in her town.The girl,named Merit, stayed with her grandfather and aunt.Her brother Lars must come too. You should read this if you like historical fiction with adventures.

Mikaela M. Grade 5 Callahan School