Marvelous Middle Grade Monday
The Night Raven – Moonwind Mysteries #1 (Amazon Crossing Kids, 2023) by Johan Rundberg and translated by A.A. Prime was an interesting historical, especially if you are a fan of Victorian mystery writer Anne Perry, which I am. It has a similar feel except directed at young readers. The story is set in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1880.
Twelve-year-old Mika knows this harsh winter means death for many. One night she takes in a newborn to the orphanage where she lives and hears a reference to the “Dark Angel.” When the police come to her for questioning, this could be her chance to matter.
Here‘s some great backstory on this novel and information on the author. The book was originally published in Sweden, but thanks to A.A. Prime we can read it too. I’m looking forward to more of these books. You can see all of Johan’s books here but this is the only one in English.
I like historical mysteries. This one sounds especially interesting because it’s set in Sweden. I’ve added it to my TBR list. Thanks.
One of the things I love about reading books set in other countries, is it shows how much we are the same.
It seems I recently read something else set in Sweden, but I can’t remember what it was! I’m always a fan of historical mysteries, so I’ll have to take a look at it.
I hate it when I can’t remember. One of the reasons I blog about books–a good place for me to find what I loved.
Historical mystery. A great genre! In some ways many books turn out to be mysteries, don’t you think? Thanks for the review.
Aren’t all novels about crises, secrets, unknowns, so. I agree that most novels are mysteries even if they are categorized in a different genre. I love mysteries, esp MG ones whether historical, contemporary or magical! I just gave my British MIL Anne Perry’s last book published posthumously. She hoped to discover this author new to her, but unfortunately at 91 she’s not able to finish novels anymore. We are fortunate to keep reading and sharing the MG novels we love!
We are fortunate! My mother-in-law is also 91 but can still read novels. I hope I’m like her at that age.
I like historicals and I like mysteries, so this sounds right up my alley. Thanks for the heads up.
I read this last year and I enjoyed it. It’s bleak and quite different too. Thanks for the extra links!
You’re welcome.
This sounds really cool. I never read enough historical books, but I always enjoy them. I’ll keep an eye out for this one.
And bonus that it’s book one.
The setting and main character made this one an enjoyable read for me (https://gpattridge.com/2023/10/29/the-night-raven/). Thanks for featuring the book on this week’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday.
Your post probably is what made me order the book!