Viking Tales: The Sword of the Viking King
By Terry Deary
Adjectives
Genres
Synopsis
When King Alfred is forced into hiding, young Ethelbert dreams of defending his homeland from Viking invaders. Called to action, he must use his quick thinking and bravery to outsmart the fearsome warriors. Blending Norse myths and real history, this thrilling tale brings to life a dangerous time where cunning is as important as courage.
About the author
Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!
Pages
64 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2010
Celebrate every book your child reads
Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.
Ready to get started?
Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book