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This historical narrative non-fiction book suits readers aged 13+
Reviews
WhatBookNext ~ Wow! I didn’t know much about Nancy Wake beyond that she was a kiwi war hero and worked in the French Resistance. A Flame in the Dark has filled all the blanks in my knowledge with bold colour, and a plethora of emotions along the way.
Beginning with a captivating first page in Chapter 1, I was hooked. Maria Gill took me on a journey with Nancy from family in Australia, to love and terrible danger in France. Nancy Wake was a supremely courageous, determined, and intelligent woman who often proved herself more skilled than the fighting men that constantly surrounded her. But she still craved sleeping comfort, clean and tidy clothing, and her beloved red lipstick.
Each chapter heading has a title indicating what’s next and a newspaper snippet which also includes a date. This allows readers to place Nancy in this important time in history.
About the Kiwi author
Maria Gill is a New Zealand children’s author who has turned a lifetime of adventures into a full-time writing career. Since her first book and short stories were accepted in 2004, she has published one to three titles every year across trade and educational markets, while also taking on freelance writing projects, running workshops, and visiting schools. A founding force behind the writers’ group Kiwi Write4Kidz, which she led for 11 years, Maria also co-reviews New Zealand children’s books on Kids BooksNZ. Now living in a seaside village, she continues to create stories that engage, entertain, and inspire young readers.
