Peer and Hilde are thirsty for adventure. When a Viking longship arrives in their village, they set sail, eager to explore the world. The Wat... read full description
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Aug 04, 2009
Ron
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Troll Blood is about Peer joining a viking ship called, Water Snake with his friend Hilde, to go to the new world, called Markland in Serpants Bay. The setting is in the viking ship and on Markland, and the main characters are Peer and Hilde. Peer's main external conflict is him having to deal with Harald Silkenhair.Harald always harrases Peer and Peer is afraid that he might burst and fight Harald. Peer's internal conflict is thinking about what its like to be in the new world, and thinking if
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Aug 30, 2008
Alex
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When Peer and Hilde are offered a chance to join a viking ship heading to Vinland, it seems to good to be true. Both have dreamed of visiting Vinland and having the stories to tell from it. But when the true nature of their captain, Gunnar, and his son, Harald Silkenhair is revealed, some of the romance is gone.
Blending northern European and native American mythology in a story that has a sea voyage, warriors and a pinch of a love story makes for a compelling read.
Blending northern European and native American mythology in a story that has a sea voyage, warriors and a pinch of a love story makes for a compelling read.
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Aug 21, 2009
Jaime
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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 More...
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Jul 18, 2008
Katherine Langrish has become one of my favorite authors after reading Troll Blood. She has wittingly written an excellent tell of adventure, Viking history, and magic in her final book Troll Blood. The characters Peer and Hilde are so well written that you actually visualize yourself being written into the story. I highly recommend everyone young and old to read the complete series.
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Oct 04, 2007
Kathy
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This is the 3rd book in a series. I have enjoyed all three very much, and this is the best one yet. The combination of Viking history and folk tales, along with the characters growing up, is well done. And this installment has the added twist of including the native culture of Vinland. This is a children's series with much to appeal to adults, as the best children's novels do!
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Apr 10, 2008
Greta
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Certain aspects of this book are wonderful. The descriptive language, story and plot development are great. I didn't give it a five because for me, there was just a little too much of the supernatural mythical element that distracted me. Otherwise, I enjoyed this book as well as the other two books in the trilogy.
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Aug 30, 2008
Ryan
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The last (possibly?) of the Troll Trilogy - though I can see more. A respectable and well done final book, and I'd forgive the author if she did more. I like her strong females and her hero, Peer, is a lovely young man.
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Mar 24, 2010
Amelia, the pragmatic idealist
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I am seriously not exaggerating when I say that the Troll Trilogy is one of the greatest series I have ever read – and I’ve read a lot of books. Within the series, readers are given hearty doses of fantasy, folklore, history, and culture of not one but two civilizations: the Vikings of 10th century Norway and the Native Ameri--er, Canadians. It delivered on action, suspense, romance, and a little bit of comedy, too.
The direction of the third (and final) book in the trilogy completel More...
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Aug 14, 2011
Kate
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This is the third in Katherine Langrish’s Troll trilogy, which I have absolutely loved! The books are set in the world of the Vikings, a place where trolls skulk in the hills and Granny Green-teeth lurks at the bottom of the millpond. Katherine is a wonderful lyric writer who brings this world vividly to life without ever once letting the compelling pace flag. The three books are currently available in Australia in an abridged form as one complete book called West of the Moon. I’d recommend thes
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Jul 18, 2010
Meredith
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I was worried when I started this book. Peer and Hilde were still around, but it wasn't taking place on Troll Fell? Some of the chapters were from the pov of a character who hadn't even been in the first two books? How can this be?
I shouldn't have worried. It was different from the first two books, but still wonderful. And again, tidbits that were dropped in the first book really paid off big time in this book. I did miss having Hilde's family and Bjorn around, but this was s More...
I shouldn't have worried. It was different from the first two books, but still wonderful. And again, tidbits that were dropped in the first book really paid off big time in this book. I did miss having Hilde's family and Bjorn around, but this was s More...
Nov 14, 2009
Jessi
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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.
Jan 14, 2011
Qing
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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.
Apr 29, 2010
ke`alohilani
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This is by far my favorite book of the troll series. It's entertaining, exciting, and you really feel for the main character. two thumbs up. ;)
Jan 19, 2009
Tiffany-Krystal Bristol
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The troll series was fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved the ending it was just the way I had wanted it to end.
I loved the ending it was just the way I had wanted it to end.
Feb 20, 2009
Bjorn-The Last Viking
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I havent read it yet so I am going to hold the info ontill i am done
Aug 13, 2011
Maddy
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I think this one was my favourite of the series. I loved how Katherine Languish introduced new characters and also developed the ones she already had. I also loved learning about the viking ships and myths and stuff. I think this book was very different to the others because it had a lot more gore and murder in it. It was a great read.
Sep 01, 2011
♥Elisa♥
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I REALLY liked the troll triology. It was great! All 3 of them deserve 5 stars
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