
Rosie Raja: Undercover Codebreaker
WINNER CrimeFest best crime novel for children
Sufiya Ahmed(Author)
Bloomsbury Education (Publisher)
Published on 18. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-80199-508-5 (ISBN)
Description
WINNER CRIMEFEST BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR CHILDREN
'A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who Speaks Bear on Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy
'Excitement, mystery and adventure in WW2 Cairo written by the brilliant Sufiya Ahmed and beautifully illustrated by Hazem Asif' Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home and The Impossible Island on Rosie Raja: Mission to Cairo
Rosie Raja is back in an electrifying, codebreaking-filled escapade. After breathtaking adventures in France and Egypt, trusted Rosie is put to the test among code breakers, double-crossers and resistance fighters in Bletchley Park, England, 1942.
This time around, Rosie finds herself among the best and brightest codebreakers and spies - from Noor Inayat Khan to Alan Turing and the Hut 8 codebreakers themselves. While Gandhi's Quit India movement is rising against the British Empire, Rosie and her spy father are working with British agents to keep the Nazis at bay. But with a rumoured Nazi spy working undercover at Bletchley park, who can Rosie trust? And when her father is put in serious danger, will she be able to save him?
A thrilling and empowering coming-of-age WWII adventure set in the heart of the top secret war effort which follows an engaging, determined, Muslim heroine. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and those looking for diverse historical fiction.
'A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who Speaks Bear on Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy
'Excitement, mystery and adventure in WW2 Cairo written by the brilliant Sufiya Ahmed and beautifully illustrated by Hazem Asif' Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home and The Impossible Island on Rosie Raja: Mission to Cairo
Rosie Raja is back in an electrifying, codebreaking-filled escapade. After breathtaking adventures in France and Egypt, trusted Rosie is put to the test among code breakers, double-crossers and resistance fighters in Bletchley Park, England, 1942.
This time around, Rosie finds herself among the best and brightest codebreakers and spies - from Noor Inayat Khan to Alan Turing and the Hut 8 codebreakers themselves. While Gandhi's Quit India movement is rising against the British Empire, Rosie and her spy father are working with British agents to keep the Nazis at bay. But with a rumoured Nazi spy working undercover at Bletchley park, who can Rosie trust? And when her father is put in serious danger, will she be able to save him?
A thrilling and empowering coming-of-age WWII adventure set in the heart of the top secret war effort which follows an engaging, determined, Muslim heroine. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and those looking for diverse historical fiction.
Reviews / Votes
Love this pacy historical fiction series and its fantastic South Asian heroine! * Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Never Show A T-Rex A Book! * The latest adventure in this brilliant series by Sufiya Ahmed. Find it! Read it! Love it! * Dan Smith, author of Nisha's War * PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: MISSION TO CAIRO It's a thrilling, action-packed, information-filled, double-triple-crossing, rip-roaring adventure! * Dan Smith, author of My Brother's Secret and Nisha's War * PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: MISSION TO CAIRO It's an exotic adventure! With diverse representation, Sufiya's books are SO important as they put a spotlight on the contribution that other communities made to the war effort. Another must for all school libraries! You'll love Rosie! * A.M. Dassu, author of Boy, Everywhere * PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: CHURCHILL'S SPY Gripping, such a brilliant, fresh addition to the shelf. * Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse * PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: CHURCHIILL'S SPY Perfect for fans of war-time historical fiction. I loved Rosie's story. * Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird * PRAISE FOR ROSIE RAJA: CHURCHILL'S SPY A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who Speaks Bear *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
194 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80199-508-5 (9781801995085)
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Person
Sufiya Ahmed worked in advertising and in the House of Commons before becoming a full-time author. In 2010 she set up the BIBI Foundation, which arranges visits to the Houses of Parliament for children from underprivileged backgrounds. Sufiya has written several children's books including Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy, Rosie Raja: Mission to Cairo, My Story: Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan, Secrets of the Henna Girl and Under the Great Plum Tree which was longlisted for the UK Literacy Association Book Awards. Follow Sufiya on Twitter @sufiyaahmed.