They Came On Viking Ships
No. of pages 288
Published: 2010
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Great for age 10-12 years
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Can enemy warriors become your friends? A story of adventure in a new land When Vikings raid and destroy a small coastal village, Hekja and her dog, Snarf, are captured and taken to Greenland. In this harsh and cold land, Hekja becomes a thrall - a slave - to Freydis Eriksdottir, daughter of the infamous Erik the Red. Hekja's fiery determination earns her the respect of her mistress. But Hekja's journey was just the beginning, as she and Snarf and other colonists join their leader, Freydis, on a voyage to Vinland to establish a new settlement where more perilous adventures await them... Ages 10-14
This book has been graded for interest at 10+ years.
There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd .
Jackie French is the author of Hitler's Daughter, To the Moon and Back, Macbeth and Son, and Josephine Wants to Dance.