In this sequel to the OmniLibros post Waffle Hearts (Adventures With Waffles in the U.S.), Trille and Lena are growing up in Mathildewick Cove in Norway, where they have another year of adventures. They hoist Trille’s little sister up a flagpole, sail into a fjord on a flimsy raft, and go caroling during a hurricane. Trille becomes interested in a new girl in town and Lena plays soccer and takes music lessons. There is a smattering of Norwegian culture, which is interesting and lovely. mjw |
| Title: Lena, The Sea, And Me Author: Maria Parr Illustrator: Lara Paulussen Publisher: Candlewick Press. Somerville, Massachusetts Copyright: 2020 Original Language: Norwegian Translator: Guy Puzey Original Title: Keeperen og havet Original Publisher: Det Norske Samlaget. Oslo, Norway Original Copyright: 2017 ISBN: 978-1-5562-0772-9 Hardcover pages: 304 Age range: 7-10 Genre: Fiction, Novel Book setting: Norway Author’s ethnicity: Norwegian Author’s residence: Norway Subjects: Best friends, Family life, Grandparents |
Lena, The Sea, And Me
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