squishies's review against another edition
3.0
This book was going for 2 bucks at Basement Books. TWO DOLLARS!!! I couldn't help but pick it up.^^^^Wasn't too bad. Interesting usage of viking myths and legends.
jlynnelseauthor's review against another edition
4.0
I felt this book really enhanced the series. Though I would have liked some magic from the world you get to know in the previous two books, I felt the descriptions were infinately more rich and really enhanced the experience. In this book, Hilde and Peer travel to "the New World." You get to experience magic from the Native Americans as well as the Norsk beliefs. A fun work of fiction, albeit with a slightly predictable ending. Good character development.
jaimesamms's review against another edition
4.0
Peer and Hilde are a little more grown up in this story, and take on more grown up adventures. This isn't really a light read. It is entertaining and gripping, though, especially for a kids' book. Nothing has changed. Langrish keeps to her commitment to be true to the time period and myths she's writing about, and this time, the legends and mythology of native Americans is included in that commitment.
There's a lot in this book that could be called gruesome and horrific. But Langrish handles it in a way that is sensitive to the younger audience who might be reading the books. I'll tell you, they certainly gave me some hard questions to answer, and that's good. It means the kids were listening and asking questions, which any good book should foster.
As a homeschooling mom, I'd recommend these books. They're great jumping off ground for a host of learning for kids on morals, history, legends, and any number of other things.
There's a lot in this book that could be called gruesome and horrific. But Langrish handles it in a way that is sensitive to the younger audience who might be reading the books. I'll tell you, they certainly gave me some hard questions to answer, and that's good. It means the kids were listening and asking questions, which any good book should foster.
As a homeschooling mom, I'd recommend these books. They're great jumping off ground for a host of learning for kids on morals, history, legends, and any number of other things.
nicnaccola's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
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