The Dragon’s Hoard: stories from the Viking Sagas
by Lari Don, illustrated by Cate James
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+
Published by Frances Lincoln, 2016
About this book
If Vikings make you think of violent warrior raiders, think again! Some of the Vikings in this collection of 11 stories are indeed hard, brutal north-men addicted to battle, but here you will also encounter sailors, traders and explorers easily terrified by magic and monsters.
Meet Fafnir, transformed into a dragon by his greed to safeguard his gold; Kara, the Swan Warrior protecting her beloved in battle; the Berserker Babysitter; sailor Bjarni Herjolfson, who discovered America, and then went back home; and Glam, the undead zombie.
Elemental, unadorned and compelling, these stories of strong characters and emotions living closely alongside animals and nature are illuminated by earth-toned illustrations. These engaging retellings of the Viking Sagas bring their voices echoing down from the 13th and 14th centuries.
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Books about Vikings
The Vikings are fascinating, with their many raids on other lands, their thirst for exploration and the various Norse gods that were so important to them. This selection of books shows what Viking life was like, with all the action and humour you might expect. It includes fiction and non-fiction and is suitable for primary-aged children.