Viking
A Swarming of Bees
England, Whitby, mid seventh century and at the height of crisis for the early Christian church when the celebration of…
Song of the Vikings: Snorri and the Making of Norse Myths
Norse mythology has long held the fascination of historians, writers, filmmakers and artists. Of these, Snorri Sturluson stands at the…
Shieldmaiden
Cumbria, 934, and the English fight Vikings for political supremacy in the North, whilst the traditional Viking way of life…
Finn’s Fate
When a fire destroys their homestead, Finn and his two older brothers Torsten and Gunnar set off on a journey…
Carla and the Vikings
Thirteen-year-old Catla lives in a small Anglo-Saxon village on the coast of England, where her future is laid out for…
The Island House
When archaeologist Freya Dane’s absentee father dies, she inherits his dilapidated old home on Findnar, an island off the Scottish…
Ragnarok: The End of the Gods
The Canongate Myth Series has invited prominent authors to retell myths in modern terms. This entry uses Norse, Icelandic and…
The Settlers of Catan
The people of Elasund love their homeland, but life is a struggle. Long winters make for a short growing season,…
Icefall
Solveig’s father, a Norse king, has sent her and her siblings away to a remote fortress to protect them while…
Sigrun’s Secret
Sigrun’s Secret is a good read, particularly suitable for 12+ girls. Set in the Viking era, it focuses closely on…
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