Author: Nancy Farmer
Target: 5th-7th grade
Series: Yes, a trilogy
Posted by Ford
Series: Yes, a trilogy
Posted by Ford
What this book is about:
Jack, a hard working farm boy in Saxon England, is asked to become the local bard’s apprentice. While studying together, he learns that the bard has been plagued by nightmares sent from an enemy troll-queen, Frith. He learns that the queen has sent an army of berserkers from the north to attack Jack’s village and kill the bard. When the berserkers come, Jack is able to save the village, but gets captured, along with his sister Lucy. After unwittingly using a spell that causes the troll queen’s hair to fall out, Jack must go on a quest to find the spell that will bring it back, with the queen holding his sister’s life in the balance.
Why I like it:
This book’s adventures are wonderfully described and are a thrill to read. The author’s excellent storytelling makes this story sound like a true Norse Myth. There are trolls, dragons, longships and many more things relating to the Norse Gods.
You will like this book if you enjoyed:
The Ear, the Eye and the Arm
Odd and the Frost Giants
Lord of the Rings
Odd and the Frost Giants
Lord of the Rings
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