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The Sleeping Army

By Francesca Simon

Freya’s sleepover becomes dangerously un-boring when chess pieces awaken—and summon her to Asgard.

mythical thrilling perilous imaginative

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Mythology

What is The Sleeping Army about?

Freya is spending the night at the British Museum with her father when she discovers the Lewis Chessmen and a mysterious Viking horn. Unable to resist, she blows it and awakens three enchanted chess pieces: Roskva, Alfi and Snot the Berserk. Together, they are summoned to Asgard, where the Viking gods are growing old and weak. Freya must help restore their youth by completing a dangerous quest. If she refuses or fails, she will be transformed into an ivory chess piece forever.

About the author

Francesca Simon is a much-loved author best known for her hilarious Horrid Henry books. She enjoys making children laugh with Henry’s mischievous adventures. Francesca grew up in America but now lives in London. She loves reading, writing stories, and meeting young readers who enjoy her books.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2012

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