Outside Valleby's church, an extensive excavation is underway. For two weeks archaeologist Sofia Winge and her assistant Waldorf Eriksson have been digging feverishly to see if there is anything valuable hidden in the ground. On the last day they find lots of silver coins, probably from the Viking Age. Then, when signs of intruders are discovered, yet nothing appears to have been stolen, it is up to the team to figure out what is happening.
"The new girl, from Morocco, doesn't speak. She doesn't speak. She doesn't speak English, that is. But when a classmate welcomes the girl to share her native Arabic, the two forge a forever friendship while learning about the vast wonders in the world around them"--Jacket flap.
In his diary, Shagboob describes his daily adventures at school, during the holidays, playing soccer with his friends, riding a horse, and attending special events, holidays, and parties.