Overview

One of the bestselling children's authors in the world, the creator of the Horrid Henry series , launches an exciting new novel for children aged 8+. Freya is an ordinary girl living in modern Britain, but with a twist: people still worship the Viking gods. She's caught in her parents' divorce, and shuttling between bickering adults is no fun. One evening, stuck with her dad on his night shift at the British Museum, she is drawn to the Lewis Chessmen and Heimdall's Horn. Unable to resist, she blows the horn, waking three chess pieces from their enchantment; the slaves Roskva and Alfi, and Snot the Berserk. They are all summoned to Asgard, land of the Viking gods, and told they must go on a perilous journey to restore the gods to youth. If Freya refuses she will be turned into an ivory chess piece but, if she accepts her destiny and fails, the same terrible fate awaits her.

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Author:   Francesca Simon
Publisher:   Profile Books Ltd
Imprint:   Profile Books Ltd
ISBN:  

9781846682780

ISBN 10:   1846682789
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   20 October 2011
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children's (6-12)
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available  
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Shelly writes: This was such a wonderful adventure and is perfect if you love history like me. If you want to learn about the ancient Norse Gods and imagine yourself on a crazy journey to save them - this one's for you! The protagonist, Freya, is just a school girl whose Mum is a Fane (priest of Wodin's church) and whose Dad works at the British Museum. Despite living in modern day London, both her parents still worship the Norse Gods. One night at the museum, Freya blows Heimdall's Horn, which wakes some chess pieces who are actually characters imprisoned for 500 years. Freya and her new companions are told they must travel to Asgard, the land of the Viking Gods. Despite feeling very scared and underprepared Freya has to use all of her modern knowledge to outwit some gross Giants and even her own companions along the way! This book is to be enjoyed by every one of us who has wished they could go back in time on a great adventure to save the world with an eight legged horse, a brother and sister who are more than 500 years old! (but still look and act like kids) and one of Wodin's chosen 'Berserks'! (Crazy fighters who don't feel any pain...and smell...really bad...). I found this book to be really entertaining and well-written. Great for both boys and girls aged 8+.

Author Information

Francesca Simon is universally known for the staggeringly popular Horrid Henry series. These books and tapes have sold over 15 million copies in the UK alone and CITV have made a hugely popular cartoon series based on the nation's favourite naughty boy. Horrid Henry Robs the Bank was shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year award at the 2009 British Book Awards, the third consecutive year of nomination, following a win in 2008. She lives in North London with her family.

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