Books with author Robert Elmer

Twelve-year-old Peter and Elise Andersen have secretly taken on a risky new assignment—delivering illegal newspapers for the Danish Underground! Bringing news of freedom and deliverance to the people of Denmark seems like the perfect way to help fight the Nazis—until soldiers nearly sabotage their mission. Is class troublemaker Keld Poulsen spying on Peter and Elise? Will he report them to the Nazis? Armed with secret code names, Peter and Elise must elude Keld in spite of his threats. When the Nazis plot to raid newspaper headquarters, the twins rush to help their friends in the Underground—but will they find themselves cornered by German soldiers?

Rumors of missing Nazi treasure are rampant in Europe in the wake of World War 2. And Denmark, home to twelve-year-old twins Peter and Elise Andersen, is no exception. Hoping to strike it rich, Peter, Elise, and their friend Henrik begin investigating the mysterious site of a recent sinking in Helsingør Harbor. But when the twins and Henrik discover they are not the only ones interested in the sunken ship, their sleuthing leads them into greater danger than they ever imagined! A split-second decision lands the three on a renegade German submarine, staffed by a crazy crew that refuses to admit defeat. Suddenly, Peter, Elise, and Henrik are the only witnesses to a plot to smuggle priceless treasures out from under the noses of the Allied victors!

World War 2 may be over, but for Danish twins Peter and Elise Andersen, the adventures are just beginning! Uncle Morten and Lisbeth return safely from Sweden, but the joyful reunion takes a tragic turn when an arsonist torches the Anna Marie, the family fishing boat. A number of menacing threats convince the twins that someone is out to destroy Uncle Morten for his work with the Danish Underground. But who? And why won't the adults take the warnings seriously? When Peter and Elise uncover a cruel plot to ruin Uncle Morten once and for all, they find themselves caught up in a frantic race to stop the culprit before he strikes again!

News of Peter and Elise Andersen's latest adventure has traveled fast—all the way from Helsingør to Copenhagen and King Christian. The twins are thrilled when the well-loved Danish monarch invites them to visit him at his palace. But on the train to Copenhagen, Peter and Elise have a frightening run-in with a gruff German who is extremely protective of his travel bag—and its curious-looking contents. Soon, the mysterious man begins to show up everywhere the Andersens go. The German' s keen interest in an antique key Peter finds adds to his suspicions about the man's motives. What can he possibly be up to? Convinced the German is a threat, Peter turns spy and discovers that King Christian may be in danger! But will Peter and Elise be able to warn him in time?

Spending the summer at their uncle's farm on the west coast of Denmark promises Peter and Elise freedom from the constant German patrols and bomb sirens that plague their home town. But on their first night at the sheep farm, a British bomber is seen lighting up the night sky—its engines in flames! The plane crashes into the icy waters of the North Sea, but by the time they arrive, the pilot has struggled to shore and hidden himself in the thick woods. Knowing they must find him before the German soldiers do, Peter and Elise begin a feverish search for the endangered British pilot. The guard dogs are barking and the German trucks are rumbling in the distance—will Peter and Elise be able to rescue the pilot in time?

Book 6 in the series…Dov Zalinski is more determined than ever to see his mother now that he knows she is alive—though very sick—and being held on the island of Cyprus. If he can make his way to the coast, surely he will find a boat to take him there. But Israel has just declared independence, putting the nation at war, and an Arab blockade makes leaving Jerusalem nearly impossible. Nevertheless, Dov escapes. The desert has its own risks, however, and Dov finds himself traveling with some unexpected companions.Emily Parkinson never imagined she would be back in Jerusalem, especially now that the city is under siege. Supplies are scarce, and Emily worries about feeding the orphans she and Dov helped rescue from the Old City. When Dov takes off in the middle of the night, Emily follows—only to stumble upon a secretive stranger. All three end up heading to Kibbutz Yad Shalom, where they discover an abundant supply of food. But returning to Jerusalem with the supplies may be even more dangerous than leaving!

Dov Zalinski has achieved his goal of broadcasting from Old City Jerusalem, only to find himself trapped in the siege of the Jewish Quarter. Escalating Arab attacks rock the home where he has taken temporary refuge and leave a dozen orphans displaced and alone. With war just days away, the Jewish Quarter is no longer a safe place for anyone, let alone children. Caught in circumstances beyond his control, Dov comes up with a daring plan for their escape. Can he trust God to help them find freedom?Emily Parkinson’s journey home to England taken an unexpected twist when her ship docks at Cyprus for emergency repairs. Knowing Dov’s father spent his final days in the island’s detainment camps for illegal Jews, Emily sees the detour as her chance to search for Dov’s missing mother—if Emily can just find a way into the camps. Could Leah Zalinski still be alive? Emily will stop at nothing to learn the truth….

Book 4 in a series of 8Will the truth come out before someone gets hurt?Led by mysterious sounds, Patrick McWaid stumbles upon a group of aborigines in the midst of a nighttime corroborree at Dingo Creek. The elaborate story-dance fascinates Patrick, who stays to watch—until an angry band of settlers bursts in to arrest two aborigines for stealing horses.Seeing the unfair way the native Australians are treated, Patrick and his sister, Becky, befriend them and set out to uncover the truth about the horse thefts. But things get out of hand when Patrick is challenged to a “friendly” cricket match between the expert Echuca team and the aborigines. Without thinking, Patrick accepts, even though he and the aborigines don’t know the game! Can Patrick and Becky unmask the real thieves before the cricket match turns into an all-out battle?

Book 2 in a series of 8Time is running out for the McWaids…Patrick McWaid and his family have safely reached Echuca, Victoria, where they hope to find his missing father, who was sent to Australia on a prison ship. But there’s a reward out for the capture of escaped prisoner John McWaid. And some of the worried townspeople are forming a search party—with dogs!When Conrad Burke, Mr. McWaid’s old enemy, shows up, Patrick knows his father is in even greater danger. Hoping to hide from unfriendly eyes, Mrs. McWaid quickly accepts an offer to let the family use a shanty outside town until things quiet down. But they’ve barely settled in before a gang of bushrangers, or outlaws, takes them hostage. Can Patrick find a way to rescue his family?

The deadly river has them trapped…The continuing search for his missing father has Patrick McWaid discouraged. Even news of the circus coming to town fails to lift Patrick’s spirits. But when the circus barges have an accident on the river, tumbling all the animals into the water, the possibility of tigers on the loose has Patrick worried about John McWaid’s safety!Then their grandfather’s paddle steamer is chosen to give the visiting Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, a tour of the river and the famous Barmah eucalyptus forest, and Patrick and Becky ride along. But the heavy winter rains have made the river extremely dangerous, threatening to capsize the boat. Will Patrick and the others reach safety before it’s too late?