Maria Gill

Guest writer

Maria Gill has written 62 books for children and the educational market. In 2020 Storylines awarded her the Margaret Mahy Medal for services to children’s literature.

Nancy Wake, also known as ‘the white mouse’, is the star of Maria Gill’s forthcoming novel.

Riding in the shadow of Nancy Wake

During WW2, Nancy Wake cycled 630 kilometres through France in 72 hours. She had no gears, no GPS, and death loomed at every checkpoint.

By Maria Gill | 7th June, 2025