Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King

'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary’s quick-paced, hilarious and gripping stories bring the Viking period to life. This new edition includes brand new readers' notes to help extend learning and exploration of the time period.

Wessex, Southern England, 878. Fortunes are not on the side of the
English and the Vikings will soon control all the land. Even young
Ethelbert believes he could do a better job than King Alfred. Little
does he know that soon he will be called on to prove it.

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps
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Ideal for readers aged 7+

Wessex, Southern England, 878. Fortune is not on the side of the English and the Vikings will soon control all the land. Even young Ethelbert believes he could do a better job than King Alfred. Little does he know that soon he will be called on to prove it.

Terry Deary’s Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognizable Viking settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.

Book band: Brown
Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
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‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical’ - Books For Keeps