Troll Blood - Hardcover

Langrish, Katherine

3.97

431 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061116742 ISBN 13: 9780061116742

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2008

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Peer and Hilde are thirsty for adventure. When a Viking longship arrives in their village, they set sail, eager to explore the world. The Water Snake is heading for Vinland, a place far across the sea inhabited by a civilization of people and new mysterious creatures, some good and some perilous.

But dangers untold lie closer than Peer and Hilde could have imagined. The ship's captain and his sword-wielding son are not what they seem, and Peer is forced to flee alone into the wild unknown. When dark forces and kindly creatures both vie for his life, Peer must rely on the help of strangers and befriends the natives of Vinland. At the end of it all, where will his loyalty lie?

In this final novel in the Troll trilogy, Katherine Langrish crafts a rich story where Viking legend is intertwined with Native American life and lore based on the Mi'kmaq people. As mysteries abound, Peer and Hilde struggle to survive in a new realm of wonder and menace.

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Review:

"[In] the third and concluding episode in the Troll Trilogy, Lagrish's outstanding Nordic fantasy, she rounds out with just deserts for all."--ALA Booklist

"Langrish skillfully weaves Norse and Native American mythology among the fantasy and adventure elements."--School Library Journal

"The plot will rivet readers' attention, and the exciting climax is satisfying. Buy this quick and exciting novel for the fans."--Kirkus Reviews

"I liked this book for its quick moments and shocking surprises; they really kept me reading without pause. This was a great action-adventure."--ReaderViews.com

About the Author:

Katherine Langrish is the author of Troll Fell, a New York Public Library "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing" book; Troll Mill, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age; and Troll Blood. She grew up in the Yorkshire Dales, the hill country of northern England. She graduated with an honors degree in English from the University of London and has been writing stories for most of her life. Katherine currently lives in England with her husband and two daughters.

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