Rosie and her father are back, and this time they are undercover in Bletchley Park, on the hunt for a Nazi traitor. It's up to Rosie and her father to discover the identity of the traitor and save and protect the codebreakers before it's too late.
This is Rosie's third outing and, having read her first two missions, Rosie Raja Churchill's Spy Rosie Raja Mission To Cairo , I was keen to see where she would be heading next.
I love books set during World War Two, but those set at Bletchley particularly intrigue me; I think it's the idea of the secrecy, the codebreaking and the sheer genius of people like Alan Turing. Whilst Rosie and her dad start the book parachuting into Belgium, they return home quickly and are immediately on the case in Bletchley. Having visited the place a few years ago, I delighted in being able to picture everywhere Rosie went in order to fully immerse myself in the adventure which was full of suspense. It is clear that Rosie's confidence in her role is growing and she uses this to make more decisions for herself, some of which are less advisable than others! The idea of Rosie making errors is good to see and will enable readers to realise that everyone makes mistakes.
I loved the attention to historical detail in the book, and Rosie's encounters with various key figures brought a smile to my face. This was done subtly but will create great talking points for readers.
As with the previous two books, Rosie Raja Undercover Codebreaker is an action-packed book that would make a brilliant class novel to accompany a World War Two topic; equally, it is perfect as a read for those who enjoy a great adventure. This is such a brilliant series, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing where Rosie's daring-do will take her next.
Rosie Raja Undercover Codebreaker publishes on the 18th July.
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