Dragons from the Sea (The Strongbow Saga, Book 2) - Softcover

Roberts, Judson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060813032 ISBN 13: 9780060813031

Publisher: HarperTeen, 2008

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Halfdan's skills as an archer and a blacksmith win him a position on the crew of a Viking ship in 845 A.D., but as war breaks out in western Frankia he becomes a scout, searching for the Frankish army--and taking captive a young woman who is preparing to be a nun. Reprint.

About this title

About the Author:

Judson Roberts brings an extensive, carefully cultivated knowledge of ninth-century Viking history to the Strongbow Saga. He also draws on a distinguished career investigating and prosecuting crime as an attorney and a special agent. He lives in Houston, Texas.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 9 Up—Through a lucky twist of fate, orphan and former slave Halfdan Hroriksson is accepted by Jarl Hastein to serve with him on the Viking warship Gull. Although only 15, Halfdan has an uncanny skill with the longbow. It is through his ability, honesty, and strength of character that he is grudgingly accepted as a member of the crew. While serving his newfound lord, the teen hopes not only to find adventure and riches, but also to bring to justice the man who murdered his brother and then stole his inheritance. The story begins a bit slowly, but soon readers will be engaged in the adventure and the grit and gore of the ninth century. The book ends abruptly, with the promise of a continued story line in the future. It will be difficult to understand as a stand-alone, due in part to the complexity of the plot and the specifics of the time period, but fans of Viking Warrior (HarperCollins, 2006) will enjoy it.—Melissa Christy Buron, Epps Island Elementary, Houston, TX
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About this edition

• Publisher: HarperTeen
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0060813032
• ISBN 13: 9780060813031
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352