The Last Vikings by Simon Grey (Age 12+) This magical tale is set in York, formerly known as Jorvik during the Dark Ages when Vikings ruled the area. It involves the character of Peter who has recently moved to York … Continue reading →

• How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell (Age 12+) How to Train Your Dragon Book 1 This book is absolutely hilarious, the characters all have silly names and you can’t help but endear yourself to the character called Hiccup … Continue reading →

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman (Age12+) Odd and the Frost Giants This is a fantastic introduction for quite young readers into the world of Vikings and Norse mythology. It’s only a little book so makes for easy … Continue reading →

Wolfsangel by M D Lachlan (Age 16+) Wolfsangel This is a very darker depiction of the world the Vikings believed they lived in where magic was possible, witches lived in troll mountains, dying in battle was an honour and where … Continue reading →

Runemarks by Joanne Harris (Age 15+) Runemarks The old world of the Norse Gods comes alive once more in this fantastic tale set in a different world where Ragnarok (the-end-of-all-things) has occurred but not in the destruction of the world, … Continue reading →

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