Book excerpt: These are short stories depicting the lives of three little girls growing up in Norway during the 1930s. They live in the country with their parents, just outside of Star Lake at the foot of Troll Mountain. Star Lake is a small settlement located on the side of the Hardanger Fjord adjacent to the mountain. Most of the people living in and around Star Lake are lumberjacks and make their living logging on Troll Mountain. The children experience many different situations, both fun-loving and dangerous, while living at the foot of the mountain. They are always wary of the trolls living on the mountain and fear running into them. Max, their pet dog, is their constant companion and is always looking after them and keeping them free from danger.