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Spring Fever
It's me again, Norma Elliot. I’m still ten years old and sharper than a tack—what my dad says.‘Spring Fever’ is my second book, about what I did last Spring—mostly learning life lessons again and talking to God in my secret journal. The title is a great big hint of how I felt for at least part of the season.I’m still not a perfect angel kid—actually, the more I write in my journal, the more I realize I'm surely not perfect.Working at my first job, planting a garden, dealing with an annoying drunk slug, as well as annoying people, are some of the things you’ll read in this book.If you liked my first story, `Tis the Season,’ then I hope you’ll like ‘Spring Fever.’Bye for now.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2021
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Victoria Simcox
19 books129 followersVictoria Simcox is a 1st Place Story Monsters Royal Dragonfly Award–winning author. A former elementary art teacher, Victoria enjoys writing, reading, watercolor painting, and blending humor into her fantasy and faith-inspired stories.
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December 28, 2021
This one in the series is just as enchanting as the last. It's a book that can be enjoyed by all ages!
Norma, a 10-year-old girl, is witty and most times over the top, but then she's a kid. I love the way the author used everyday life and Norma's view of how Spring should be, to start the story. Norma's journalized thoughts, the Bible scriptures, and Norma's thoughts about them create an energy that moves the story along well.
A charming read!
Norma, a 10-year-old girl, is witty and most times over the top, but then she's a kid. I love the way the author used everyday life and Norma's view of how Spring should be, to start the story. Norma's journalized thoughts, the Bible scriptures, and Norma's thoughts about them create an energy that moves the story along well.
A charming read!
April 29, 2022
Norma Elliot has Spring Fever!
I really enjoy these Norma books. They are fun and wholesome. This time Norma is planting a garden. Between drunk slugs and lessons from God, Norma is a fun little girl. I especially love how she explains sayings to her audience, just in case we didn’t know. ;) Great story! Thanks again Ms. Simcox!
I really enjoy these Norma books. They are fun and wholesome. This time Norma is planting a garden. Between drunk slugs and lessons from God, Norma is a fun little girl. I especially love how she explains sayings to her audience, just in case we didn’t know. ;) Great story! Thanks again Ms. Simcox!
March 5, 2024
When Norma Elliot gets the idea to plant a spring garden with her bestie Taylor, she has no idea the weather is not going to cooperate. But one thing this garden is going to teach her is patience. Even if it kills her. Meanwhile, her dad has decided to give her a job - one that pays five bucks a week! All it involves is becoming the family maid. Cleaning the bathrooms, the mudroom, and all those other messy places. Norma is at it again, finding that anger is a hard thing to control, especially when you see your little brother eating the seeds you'd been saving to plant!
Content:
Drug Content:
G - Norma's next door neighbor seems to like beer a bit much, and teaches Norma that a half-empty beer can will get rid of a slug - or at least, make him too drunk to eat her vegetables.
Violence:
G - there is no violence done here, even to their obnoxious family pet chihuahua.
Language:
G - squeaky clean.
Adult Content:
G - As you might expect from a preteen girl book, there's some slight interest in boys, or at least the thought of that coming someday. There's a little more interest in that department, and one of the boys in the class seems to bring her a smile.
Christian content:
Just like in book 1, this light-hearted romp may seem like fluff, but her nightly entries in her journal give an eternal spin on each day. There's meat in the mashed potatoes. There's Christ in the candy. Norma has to deal with many of the struggles girls her age do - anger, patience, self-control, lost friends... and her struggles can help girls that read this series with their own. Each night's prayer is kid-friendly and makes you think about your own day.
Final analysis:
Spring Fever: Norma Elliot's Secret Journal #2 by Victoria Simcox is a light-hearted journey through the struggles of a pre-teen girl waiting for the snow to subside so she can plant a garden. I was impressed with the progressive nature of Norma's writing, as her journal entries seem just a bit more thoughtful than in the first book, a natural characteristic of an older pre-teen. Short, fast-paced, fun, and whimsical, this is a clean and safe book for Christian families that want something appropriate for their own preteen daughters, who often struggle with the same things. I found it well-written, entertaining, witty, and satisfying. Five Stars!
Content:
Drug Content:
G - Norma's next door neighbor seems to like beer a bit much, and teaches Norma that a half-empty beer can will get rid of a slug - or at least, make him too drunk to eat her vegetables.
Violence:
G - there is no violence done here, even to their obnoxious family pet chihuahua.
Language:
G - squeaky clean.
Adult Content:
G - As you might expect from a preteen girl book, there's some slight interest in boys, or at least the thought of that coming someday. There's a little more interest in that department, and one of the boys in the class seems to bring her a smile.
Christian content:
Just like in book 1, this light-hearted romp may seem like fluff, but her nightly entries in her journal give an eternal spin on each day. There's meat in the mashed potatoes. There's Christ in the candy. Norma has to deal with many of the struggles girls her age do - anger, patience, self-control, lost friends... and her struggles can help girls that read this series with their own. Each night's prayer is kid-friendly and makes you think about your own day.
Final analysis:
Spring Fever: Norma Elliot's Secret Journal #2 by Victoria Simcox is a light-hearted journey through the struggles of a pre-teen girl waiting for the snow to subside so she can plant a garden. I was impressed with the progressive nature of Norma's writing, as her journal entries seem just a bit more thoughtful than in the first book, a natural characteristic of an older pre-teen. Short, fast-paced, fun, and whimsical, this is a clean and safe book for Christian families that want something appropriate for their own preteen daughters, who often struggle with the same things. I found it well-written, entertaining, witty, and satisfying. Five Stars!
February 27, 2022
Ten-year-old Norma Elliot keeps a daily journal about her life, describing in exact detail what happens at school, on the school bus, in the yard during her leisure time and at home with her younger brother Anthony and her older sister, Viola. In a way only a child her age could think about it, she details her friendships with Taylor and several other classmates. She plants a seed garden and starts a new job at home to make money. Some of the other children flaunt their $5.00 bills at school, and she realizes many of them don’t have to work for theirs, but she isn’t bitter about it. She takes it all in stride as she does the other events in her life, including the drunk slug in her seed garden. She knows verses from the Bible and talks to God about the things that happen to her each day, rehashing the good and the bad and assessing her reactions.
Ms. Simcox has an incredible talent for portraying a ten-year-old girl who children can relate to and learn from. As an adult I thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought Norma absolutely adorable. The journal entries are so well written and thought out from a child’s point of view. Parents and grandparents could take a peek into this book and see what goes on in a ten-year-old girl’s world. I highly recommend the book for children and to all who enjoy children and well written, fun-to-read stories.
Ms. Simcox has an incredible talent for portraying a ten-year-old girl who children can relate to and learn from. As an adult I thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought Norma absolutely adorable. The journal entries are so well written and thought out from a child’s point of view. Parents and grandparents could take a peek into this book and see what goes on in a ten-year-old girl’s world. I highly recommend the book for children and to all who enjoy children and well written, fun-to-read stories.
January 30, 2022
Delightfully engaging – life through the eyes of a child
This is book 2 in the series and I loved reading book 1 so much I did not hesitate to buy the sequel.
Norma is still 10years old and she still sees life in a straight forward way, if perhaps, a fanciful child’s vision and, it is all the more lovely because of it.
What I like is how Norma justifies all her actions and how she feels, recording all this in her journal, even a secret journal of her discussions with God, quoting back to the big fella, the scriptures and how she moulds the ‘moral’ to suit her way of thinking. God would be pleased about that of that she is convinced.
So many incidents and so many life endearing commentaries as Norma impatiently welcomes the spring – my particular favourite, the beer can buried in the ground to catch slugs in her new seed garden, the drunk slug ending up on the arm of her mother.
I finished this book with a sigh – how I would like to live in the innocence of Norma and, when is the next book out.
Recommended to reengage with your inner child – 5 stars.
This is book 2 in the series and I loved reading book 1 so much I did not hesitate to buy the sequel.
Norma is still 10years old and she still sees life in a straight forward way, if perhaps, a fanciful child’s vision and, it is all the more lovely because of it.
What I like is how Norma justifies all her actions and how she feels, recording all this in her journal, even a secret journal of her discussions with God, quoting back to the big fella, the scriptures and how she moulds the ‘moral’ to suit her way of thinking. God would be pleased about that of that she is convinced.
So many incidents and so many life endearing commentaries as Norma impatiently welcomes the spring – my particular favourite, the beer can buried in the ground to catch slugs in her new seed garden, the drunk slug ending up on the arm of her mother.
I finished this book with a sigh – how I would like to live in the innocence of Norma and, when is the next book out.
Recommended to reengage with your inner child – 5 stars.
March 30, 2022
The Cure for Spring Fever
Ten-year-old Norma Elliot keeps a secret diary of her thoughts and the day’s events—but unlike those who keep diaries for themselves—she writes to God. She is honest to God about her complaints, and her life is full of complaints. She is looking forward to spring and planting the seeds she has saved—but winter keeps stealing days of spring from the calendar.
Her older sister and younger brother frequently irritate her and her best friend can be unreasonable and hold grudges. She is ecstatic when her dad gives her a job and a title: Domestic Engineer. She can earn and save money! Then she learns that her job consists of cleaning toilets and the mudroom in her house. Will she stick with it?
Only her secret diary knows for sure.
Author Victoria Simcox has written a delightful and entertaining story for young readers that is equally enjoyable for adults and has the power to resonate with them.
August 19, 2023
I read the first book in this series and the sequel leaves off where the first book ends. This time, however, winter has ended, and spring has begun, and Norma no longer has to worry about her snowsuit! She does, however, have other things to deal with. First, there is the strained relationship with her best friend Taylor. Second, she finds a job for $5 cleaning the house (Her father is her employer) and wonders why her friends get money for doing nothing at all. Third, she plants a garden waiting for the sprouts to come up. Also, I like the character of Mr. Porgy who listens to Norma’s garden problem and comes up with a hilarious idea to remedy it. Every street in small town America has a Mr. Porgy and this part of the book had me laughing.
This book has moral lessons that all kids should learn growing up and would be a good book to read to your kids before bedtime. These types of books are rare these days. I highly recommend it and that is why I give it 5 stars.
This book has moral lessons that all kids should learn growing up and would be a good book to read to your kids before bedtime. These types of books are rare these days. I highly recommend it and that is why I give it 5 stars.
February 15, 2023
RRJ Feb 15/2023
Once again Victoria Simcox has produced a delightful story about ten-year-old Norma. She continues to write in her journal about her adventures. Norma and her friend Taylor planted a garden during her summer break from school. They had a great time and even met a ‘drunk slug.’
Norma has learned a lot from writing her letters to God and the verses of scripture on the pages. She learned not to get so angry and not to jump to conclusions. Norma also learned that nerd is not a bad word, she even smiled at Boyd the nerd in her class at school. She ended her summer break with a letter to God about what she learned and asked Him if she should purchase a skateboard or rollerblades.
A great story for 10-12-year-olds.
Once again Victoria Simcox has produced a delightful story about ten-year-old Norma. She continues to write in her journal about her adventures. Norma and her friend Taylor planted a garden during her summer break from school. They had a great time and even met a ‘drunk slug.’
Norma has learned a lot from writing her letters to God and the verses of scripture on the pages. She learned not to get so angry and not to jump to conclusions. Norma also learned that nerd is not a bad word, she even smiled at Boyd the nerd in her class at school. She ended her summer break with a letter to God about what she learned and asked Him if she should purchase a skateboard or rollerblades.
A great story for 10-12-year-olds.
September 25, 2023
Having read Norma Elliot's T'is the Season', I could not wait to read the sequel 'Spring Fever'. What began to be a 'Journal to God' as a Christmas gift expanded to a secret diary about Norma's 'mis'-adventures growing up as a ten-year-old. Somehow with every little thing, some kind of disaster occurred that included some learning experience she would share with God. In a typical family, relationships with her siblings, best friend Taylor, and boy-pests in her class, nothing turned out as she had envisioned. Seeing life through the eyes of a ten-year-old provided much reminiscing of my own youth, now looking at it with a sense of humor. Most enjoyable, very funny book that both the young and old will find extremely entertaining.
February 26, 2025
Spring Fever - Norma Elliot's Secret Journal - Norna, a 10 year old girl, keeps a secret journal about all the frustrations in her life. Including the fact that it's too cold to plant her garden, that her best friend drives her crazy, that there is a slug in her garden, and her family. Including her brother, sister, Aunt Gail and Grandma Trudy occasionally make her nuts. She also mentions her teacher and friends that are "boys." The great thing about this book is that her thoughts are written in a secret journal and addressed to God. Not only does she write her thoughts, but she then mentions the lesson she has learned and includes an appropriate Bible Scripture. Great book about the frustrations of growing up and appropriate for all readers. This is the second Norma journal. Recommended for all!
May 2, 2022
Spring Fever is the second engaging book in the Norma Elliot’s Secret Journal series. As with the first, the author, Victoria Simcox, again transports the reader into the world and thoughts of the still feisty ten-year-old Norma.
Norma keeps her secret diary to amusingly recall and write about the daily events in her young life, from irritating siblings, friendship to planting her new seed garden in the spring.
Following Norma’s misadventures is a fun read for both adults and kids alike. I suppose the greatest testament is that my nieces loved Spring Fever every bit as much as Tis the Season, Norma’s first adventure.
Hopefully, there will be a third book in this charming series.
Norma keeps her secret diary to amusingly recall and write about the daily events in her young life, from irritating siblings, friendship to planting her new seed garden in the spring.
Following Norma’s misadventures is a fun read for both adults and kids alike. I suppose the greatest testament is that my nieces loved Spring Fever every bit as much as Tis the Season, Norma’s first adventure.
Hopefully, there will be a third book in this charming series.
December 26, 2021
Fun Spring Read
Another fun book of misadventures! Victoria has really found a voice here, and I love seeing everything that arms is going to get into, whether it’s gardening, domestic engineering, or sampling some of her grandmother’s traditional foods. It kind of reminds me of A Christmas Story in that way that these books are a very specific time and place. The books are great for both the little kids and the parents, and I’d recommend it to anyone who is looking for a little joy in their day.
Another fun book of misadventures! Victoria has really found a voice here, and I love seeing everything that arms is going to get into, whether it’s gardening, domestic engineering, or sampling some of her grandmother’s traditional foods. It kind of reminds me of A Christmas Story in that way that these books are a very specific time and place. The books are great for both the little kids and the parents, and I’d recommend it to anyone who is looking for a little joy in their day.
January 1, 2022
This was a delightful story told from ten-year old, Norma’s point of view. Ms. Simcox does a fine job. I enjoyed that point of view. The scripture references fit the storyline very well. The family members were well fleshed out. I liked it that Norma felt compelled to explain the meanings of slang terms that others used. The conflicts between Norma and her friend, Taylor were well done.
Also, it made me resolve to plant a garden come Spring, flowers and hopefully strawberries at long last. I highly recommend this story and have enjoyed all her stories.
Also, it made me resolve to plant a garden come Spring, flowers and hopefully strawberries at long last. I highly recommend this story and have enjoyed all her stories.
January 26, 2022
This was truly a fun read! It's geared more for teens, but the messages within the story resonated with me. I loved Norma's character. Her personality is quirky, humorously sarcastic, and so relatable. She's a tomboy with a good heart and a keen sense of the world around her. Her journal entries made me smile. As I read, I envisioned my youngest sister. It's uncanny just how much she's like Norma. The scenes are great, the writing flows easily, and the story left me with a good feeling. I will recommend this book to my sister and to my teen grandkids.
May 5, 2023
Norma Elliot is up to all her silly antics again in this sequel. We get to experience the beauty and disappointments of spring through the eyes of this precocious 8-year-old. Any middle-child out there will relate well to Norma's predicaments and skirmishes. Her on-going capacity to always return to the Lord for forgiveness, growth, and gratitude is a beautiful reminder to the reader of the nearness of God.
January 10, 2023
In the next installment of Norma Elliott's Secret Journal Victoria Simcox does a great job documenting the life of a preteen girl navigating her world around family and friends. It's a delightful insight into Norma's life intertwined with an uplifting message. I highly recommend reading this wonderful book.
January 16, 2022
Fun story for all ages!
While this story is geared toward children, it’s truly a fun read for all ages. Norma is a precocious ten-year-old who gives us a glimpse of Spring through her eyes. It begins with her hating snow and catapults us through planting a garden and even discovering that boys aren’t all bad. Kids will relate to Norma’s thoughts and adventures, while adults will chuckle as they relive their own childhood.
Author Victoria Simcox brilliantly takes the reader on a realistic, humorous journey intermingled with a young girl’s secret journal entires written to God. Fast-paced and well-written, you’ll still wonder what Norma is up to long after you finish the book!
While this story is geared toward children, it’s truly a fun read for all ages. Norma is a precocious ten-year-old who gives us a glimpse of Spring through her eyes. It begins with her hating snow and catapults us through planting a garden and even discovering that boys aren’t all bad. Kids will relate to Norma’s thoughts and adventures, while adults will chuckle as they relive their own childhood.
Author Victoria Simcox brilliantly takes the reader on a realistic, humorous journey intermingled with a young girl’s secret journal entires written to God. Fast-paced and well-written, you’ll still wonder what Norma is up to long after you finish the book!
September 18, 2024
Another great book!
I truly enjoyed this book, the second in a series of young adult books!
They are wonderfully written, and believable, which is great for a youngster reading them to pay attention and contemplate the life lessons the story presents!
I would definitely recommend this series to anyone with children, and would like to add that they are fun reads for an adult as well! They would make wonderful gifts too! Kudos to the talented author!
Drug Content:
G - The only thing mentioned is a neighbor, Mr. Porgy who drinks a beer,and explained to Norma that beer is used to kill slugs, which she has in her garden. Norma’s aunt Gail asks for a wine spritzer but is given ginger ale instead.
Violence:
G – No violence
Language:
G – No bad language
Adult Content:
G - There is no adult content.
Christian content:
Norma has a journal she writes in daily where she talks to God about her thoughts, and reflects on the daily scripture in it.
I truly enjoyed this book, the second in a series of young adult books!
They are wonderfully written, and believable, which is great for a youngster reading them to pay attention and contemplate the life lessons the story presents!
I would definitely recommend this series to anyone with children, and would like to add that they are fun reads for an adult as well! They would make wonderful gifts too! Kudos to the talented author!
Drug Content:
G - The only thing mentioned is a neighbor, Mr. Porgy who drinks a beer,and explained to Norma that beer is used to kill slugs, which she has in her garden. Norma’s aunt Gail asks for a wine spritzer but is given ginger ale instead.
Violence:
G – No violence
Language:
G – No bad language
Adult Content:
G - There is no adult content.
Christian content:
Norma has a journal she writes in daily where she talks to God about her thoughts, and reflects on the daily scripture in it.
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