Скачать или смотреть First Chapter Friday - The Night Raven by Johan Rundberg

Follow along with Mrs. Jenkins as we explore the first chapter of one of our Virginia Reader's Choice books!
The Night Raven is a middle-grade mystery set in 1880s Stockholm about a 12-year-old orphan named Mika who helps a detective solve a series of gruesome murders. After a baby is left at the orphanage with a cryptic message, Mika's knack for noticing small details catches the attention of Detective Hoff, who secretly enlists her to aid his investigation into a killer who may be imitating the recently executed serial killer known as the Night Raven. The story follows Mika as she uses her skills to help uncover the dark secrets of the city, while also searching for clues about her own past.

Main Character: Mika, a clever 12-year-old orphan who has a talent for observing details.

Setting: Stockholm, Sweden, in 1880, a cold and gritty city with a high level of poverty.

Plot: A series of murders suggests a copycat killer is active, even after the famous serial killer, the "Night Raven," was executed. A mysterious baby is left at Mika's orphanage, and she becomes an unlikely partner to Detective Hoff, using her sharp eye for detail to help solve the case.

Themes: The book deals with themes of survival, injustice, and the dark underbelly of a seemingly civilized city, all explored through the eyes of a young protagonist who wants to be someone who matters.