The Invisible Friend
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–16 · 2004 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Invisible Friend

By Lois Walfrid Johnson

Book #3 in the Viking Quest series

A captive in Norway, Bree uncovers secrets and awaits rescue. Can she find freedom before winter's grip tightens?

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224 pages· 39,425 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Briana O'Toole, an Irish chieftain's daughter, finds herself a prisoner in the Norwegian fjords. As she navigates her uncertain fate, Bree suspects her captor, Mikkel, harbors a secret. Mysterious messages hint at hope, but with winter approaching, Bree anxiously awaits her brother Devin's rescue. Can they uncover the truth and find the courage to claim their freedom before it's too late?

From the publisher

Deep in the Norwegian fjords the Viking ship comes to shore. Mikkel, the prideful young leader, is home, but Briana O’Toole faces a new, uncertain life. What will happen to her and the other Irish prisoners?Soon Bree feels sure that Mikkel is hiding a dark secret from his father. When Bree finds mysterious messages that seem meant for her, she longs to be what she is–the respected daughter of an Irish chieftain. But the cold winds of autumn sweep down the Aurland Fjord, and its people wait for the last ship out. Bree wonders, Can my brother Devin possibly bring ransom before winter?In the midst of a growing threat, will Bree and Devin find God’s courage to win? Who is their invisible friend? And what does it mean to be truly free?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
39,425
Reading age
9–16
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
~650L
Themes & topics
Books about resilienceBooks about slaveryBooks about faithBooks about captivityBooks about forgiveness
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
152885
Publication
Published
June 1, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802431141

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