VIKING RAIDERS Anne Civardi and James Graham - Campbell Edited by Philippa Wingate Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright Designed by Michele Busby and John Jamieson Series designer : Russell Punter Consultant : Dr. D.M. Wilson !
First published in hardback in 1998, an account of a Viking raid on Britain in which two children are captured and taken as slaves. Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 2. Part of the SPARKS series, illustrated by Richard Morgan.
Presents Viking life and customs and introduces Norse history through portrayal of Earl Knut, an important chieftain, with his family and servants at home, and with his companions raiding nearby lands.
"On his third journey, Tom sets sail in the freezing cold on a Viking longboat. Will he succeed in his treasure hunt before the terrifying Vikings begin their new raid?"--Page 4 of cover.
With a vicious band of Vikings headed toward the reader's village, the reader must choose either to elude the attackers or to remain and face them with courage.
-- Takes readers back in time to illustrate the exciting happenings of daily life-- Imaginary characters help recreate daily events
Travel back in time with the fearsome Viking raiders. These courageous explorers raided towns and villages, sailed the oceans and traded goods from distant lands over 600 years ago.
Explains how the Vikings lived over one thousand years ago.
Viking Raiders