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Siri the Viking: The Emperor's Treasure
It is spring, and the Vikings are preparing to set sail for Miklagard. But Siri is told she has to stay behind! Her Dad, the chieftain, says that the journey is too dangerous for a little girl. But if he thinks that is going to stop her, he’s wrong. She stows away on his ship. Aboard the same ship is a mysterious box meant to be delivered to the Emperor himself. But the villainous duo Ivar and Grim are eager to get their hands on the box, and Siri has to use all her courage and cleverness to protect it. Luckily, she is helped by Zack, a mysterious boy she meets in Miklagard. But who is he really?
86 pages, Hardcover
Published August 15, 2020
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September 29, 2020
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Eleven-year-old Siri was the daughter of the Viking village Chieftain, Torkel. She was very articulate, clever, and brave.
Her father was getting ready to take his goods to the city of Miklagard on his ship to be sold. The crossing would be dangerous and take many months. Siri wanted to go with him but he forbid it telling her she was too young.
Among the cargo was a special box filled with the Emperor’s Treasure that Torkel was taking with him at the request of his brother. But Ivar the Terrible wanted the treasure and was getting ready to follow and attack Torkel and his men on the journey.
Siri is a very stubborn girl who didn’t let her dad saying she couldn’t go stop her and so she stowed away. Good job she did as her brilliant mind was called upon more than once along their journey.
Siri the Viking: The Emperor’s Treasure is the first book in a series about the young Viking. The book is written in a comic book style and I’ll admit to never really being a fan of this style previously but this story works perfectly this way.
I loved how you can follow the small amazing illustrations and even without the text, you can see what is happening. Talking of the text it is a mixture of a fast-paced adventure and humour.
This would be perfect for children to learn about the Vikings in a fun way. Remembering back to my school history class I can honestly say that I found Viking lessons boring and whilst I had retained some knowledge it was very little. This book made learning about them a whole lot of fun. Plus, the facts at the back were eye-opening. I didn’t know about the Viking ‘graffiti’ in Istanbul that is still there. I was that intrigued I had to Google it to see images of it.
I already have book two in the series and I can’t wait to dive in as this one was completely enjoyable and Siri is such an amazing young girl.
Eleven-year-old Siri was the daughter of the Viking village Chieftain, Torkel. She was very articulate, clever, and brave.
Her father was getting ready to take his goods to the city of Miklagard on his ship to be sold. The crossing would be dangerous and take many months. Siri wanted to go with him but he forbid it telling her she was too young.
Among the cargo was a special box filled with the Emperor’s Treasure that Torkel was taking with him at the request of his brother. But Ivar the Terrible wanted the treasure and was getting ready to follow and attack Torkel and his men on the journey.
Siri is a very stubborn girl who didn’t let her dad saying she couldn’t go stop her and so she stowed away. Good job she did as her brilliant mind was called upon more than once along their journey.
Siri the Viking: The Emperor’s Treasure is the first book in a series about the young Viking. The book is written in a comic book style and I’ll admit to never really being a fan of this style previously but this story works perfectly this way.
I loved how you can follow the small amazing illustrations and even without the text, you can see what is happening. Talking of the text it is a mixture of a fast-paced adventure and humour.
This would be perfect for children to learn about the Vikings in a fun way. Remembering back to my school history class I can honestly say that I found Viking lessons boring and whilst I had retained some knowledge it was very little. This book made learning about them a whole lot of fun. Plus, the facts at the back were eye-opening. I didn’t know about the Viking ‘graffiti’ in Istanbul that is still there. I was that intrigued I had to Google it to see images of it.
I already have book two in the series and I can’t wait to dive in as this one was completely enjoyable and Siri is such an amazing young girl.
January 21, 2022
Ruotsalaisten Patric Nyströmin ja Per Demervallin "Keisarin aarre" (Buster Nordic, 2021) on Viikinki Siiri -sarjan ensimmäinen osa. Lapsille suunnattussa seikkailussa seurataan neuvokkaan mutta itsepäisen viikinkitytön matkaa kaukaiseen Miklagårdiin asti. Viikinkipäällikkö Torkelin laivaan on lastattu myös salaperäinen laatikko, joka sisältää tiettävästi rikkauksia. Sen kannoilla on myös naapurikylän ilkeä Ivar tyhmine apureineen.
Siiri on ihan mukava tuttavuus. Sarjakuva on tarkoitettu pienemmille lukijoille, ja sitä voisi pitää jonkinlaisena kevytversiona Asterixin seikkailuista. Lopusta löytyy vähäsen lisätietoa viikinkien matkoista ja muutamia hyödyllisiä nettiosoitteita, mikäli aihe sattuu kiinnostamaan enemmän.
Kiva että tämmöistä uutta, pohjoismaista lastensarjakuvaa julkaistaan myös suomeksi. Vuoden 2021 uutuuksista kannattaa ottaa haltuun myös Malin Falchin Peikkolaakso!
Siiri on ihan mukava tuttavuus. Sarjakuva on tarkoitettu pienemmille lukijoille, ja sitä voisi pitää jonkinlaisena kevytversiona Asterixin seikkailuista. Lopusta löytyy vähäsen lisätietoa viikinkien matkoista ja muutamia hyödyllisiä nettiosoitteita, mikäli aihe sattuu kiinnostamaan enemmän.
Kiva että tämmöistä uutta, pohjoismaista lastensarjakuvaa julkaistaan myös suomeksi. Vuoden 2021 uutuuksista kannattaa ottaa haltuun myös Malin Falchin Peikkolaakso!
August 28, 2020
En serieliknande bok, fylld med fina illustrationer och humoristiska inslag!
Detta är första boken om vikingaflickan Siri och hennes äventyr. Siri som egentligen inte får följa med till Miklagård, men Siri är smart och listig, hon lyckas komma ombord och sedan är hon en givande medlem på många sätt. Med sin list lyckas Siri skrämma bort rövare, med sitt goda hjärta lyckas hon bli kompis med en prins och med ärlighet klarar sig Siri undan det mesta.
En givande historisk barnbok för den som gillar bilder och humor, men ändå vill lära sig lite om vikingatiden.
Detta är första boken om vikingaflickan Siri och hennes äventyr. Siri som egentligen inte får följa med till Miklagård, men Siri är smart och listig, hon lyckas komma ombord och sedan är hon en givande medlem på många sätt. Med sin list lyckas Siri skrämma bort rövare, med sitt goda hjärta lyckas hon bli kompis med en prins och med ärlighet klarar sig Siri undan det mesta.
En givande historisk barnbok för den som gillar bilder och humor, men ändå vill lära sig lite om vikingatiden.
July 28, 2022
Sevimli kapaklarını görünce hemen sepete ekledim. Okuyunca da yapılmadığımı gördüm. Çok sevimli bir çocuk kitabı olmuş. Kapaktan tahmin edilebileceği üzere bir Asteriks havası var. Çocukken bayılarak izlediğim Vikingler çizgi filmiyle (hani şu Vicky’nin burnunu kaşıyarak fikirler bulduğu) Asteriks serisinin bir hibriti gibi.
Üstelik ilk macera Türk okuru için ekstra bir heyecan barındırıyor. Çünkü Miklagard’da, yani şimdinin İstanbul’unda geçiyor! Kapakta gördüğümüz ise (şimdi sütunlardan başka pek emare kalmasa da) meşhur görkemli Hipodrom/At Meydanı/Sultanahmet Meydanı.
Kitap aslında bilindik formülleri uyguluyor. Bir kabile reisi, onun macera düşkünü, zeki küçük kızı, şeytani olmaktan ziyade şaşkın kötü karakterler… Türe yeni bir soluk getirmiyor anlayacağınız. Ama okurken çok keyif aldığım bir örnek olduğu da yadsınamaz.
Gayet temiz, yalın çizilip renklendirilmiş. Dönemin gerçek kültürüne, tarihine, coğrafyasına uygun tasarlanmış serüven ise tatlı bir kültür aktarımı sağlamış. Bunu da hikaye içerisine minik minik yerleştirmiş.
Bu genel kültür detayları hikayede göze sokulmazken kitabın sonunda kitapla aynı çizgide sevimli illüstrasyonlarla bir iki sayfada “bilgilendirme” şeklinde ilave edilmiş.
Büyük küçük herkese öneriyorum.
Üstelik ilk macera Türk okuru için ekstra bir heyecan barındırıyor. Çünkü Miklagard’da, yani şimdinin İstanbul’unda geçiyor! Kapakta gördüğümüz ise (şimdi sütunlardan başka pek emare kalmasa da) meşhur görkemli Hipodrom/At Meydanı/Sultanahmet Meydanı.
Kitap aslında bilindik formülleri uyguluyor. Bir kabile reisi, onun macera düşkünü, zeki küçük kızı, şeytani olmaktan ziyade şaşkın kötü karakterler… Türe yeni bir soluk getirmiyor anlayacağınız. Ama okurken çok keyif aldığım bir örnek olduğu da yadsınamaz.
Gayet temiz, yalın çizilip renklendirilmiş. Dönemin gerçek kültürüne, tarihine, coğrafyasına uygun tasarlanmış serüven ise tatlı bir kültür aktarımı sağlamış. Bunu da hikaye içerisine minik minik yerleştirmiş.
Bu genel kültür detayları hikayede göze sokulmazken kitabın sonunda kitapla aynı çizgide sevimli illüstrasyonlarla bir iki sayfada “bilgilendirme” şeklinde ilave edilmiş.
Büyük küçük herkese öneriyorum.
April 22, 2022
Humoristinen historiasarjis viikinkityttö Siristä, joka soluttautuu mukaan isänsä seikkailuretkille. Mukana on siteeksi tosiasioita, jotka esitellään kirjan lopussa - muuten mennään mukavalla mätkeellä ja uusia ystävyyssuhteita solmien pitkin Eurooppaa.
Sirin ja heimonsa vastapuolena ovat naapurikylän Nuija ja Pahis, jotka tuntuvat melkein liiankin tutuilta hahmoilta aina Olipa kerran ihminen-sarjasta lähtien, mutta kohderyhmälle homma lienee tuoreempi...
Kivaa saada tuoretta, hyvää lastensarjakuvaa Pohjoismaista!
Sirin ja heimonsa vastapuolena ovat naapurikylän Nuija ja Pahis, jotka tuntuvat melkein liiankin tutuilta hahmoilta aina Olipa kerran ihminen-sarjasta lähtien, mutta kohderyhmälle homma lienee tuoreempi...
Kivaa saada tuoretta, hyvää lastensarjakuvaa Pohjoismaista!
September 13, 2017
Kiva ruotsalainen lasten/varhaisnuorten sarjakuva viikinkityttö Siristä, joka lähtee salamatkustajaksi isänsä kaupparetkelle Istanbuliin. Matkalta ei seikkailuja puutu, kuten voi jo albumin kannesta päätellä. Mukavaa luettavaa, jännä juoni ja hyvä piirrostaide. Kyllä tällaiselle olisi täällä meilläkin lukijoita.
December 10, 2022
Things are happening a bit too fast, some extra panels would have been nice to explain or deepening things. Feels quite a shallow now because of that. But at least it is quite entertaining and fast to read. Don’t know how children react to this, this is just one adult’s opinion… I liked how this is a bit different subject, having a viking girl as an adventuring lead. Art was looking nice.
November 24, 2020
Did somebody mention Vikings?
When I was invited to review Siri the Viking: The Emperor’s Treasure and Mimir’s Well, comic books about a young Viking girl, I jumped at the chance. Firstly, I’m obsessed with anything related to the Viking Age, and secondly, it’s a comic book!
It’s years since I’ve read a graphic novel, and this experience hurled me back in time to lazy days and snuggling up with my comics.
Within the opening frames I was reminded how wonderfully enjoyable comic books are. The illustrations are gorgeous and detailed. The story is one of strength, courage, and lots of humour. I chuckled at some of the scenes which were made all the more humourous by the complementary pictures.
There’s plenty of historical fiction, but children (and adults) will also love engaging with the story of friendship, finding solutions, standing up for yourself, and good vs evil.
The educational sections at the back of each book give the reader historical facts about elements of the story such as Traveling Traders, Viking graffiti (seriously!), and runes.
I would say these comic books are aimed at the 8+ age range. I’m WAY above the target audience, but I loved every moment of being in Siri’s world.
If you’re looking for a gorgeous gift for a child who loves comics, funny stories, and history, then I can highly recommend Siri the Viking.
*I received copies of The Emperor’s Treasure and Mimir’s Well, which I was happy to review and share my honest opinion.
When I was invited to review Siri the Viking: The Emperor’s Treasure and Mimir’s Well, comic books about a young Viking girl, I jumped at the chance. Firstly, I’m obsessed with anything related to the Viking Age, and secondly, it’s a comic book!
It’s years since I’ve read a graphic novel, and this experience hurled me back in time to lazy days and snuggling up with my comics.
Within the opening frames I was reminded how wonderfully enjoyable comic books are. The illustrations are gorgeous and detailed. The story is one of strength, courage, and lots of humour. I chuckled at some of the scenes which were made all the more humourous by the complementary pictures.
There’s plenty of historical fiction, but children (and adults) will also love engaging with the story of friendship, finding solutions, standing up for yourself, and good vs evil.
The educational sections at the back of each book give the reader historical facts about elements of the story such as Traveling Traders, Viking graffiti (seriously!), and runes.
I would say these comic books are aimed at the 8+ age range. I’m WAY above the target audience, but I loved every moment of being in Siri’s world.
If you’re looking for a gorgeous gift for a child who loves comics, funny stories, and history, then I can highly recommend Siri the Viking.
*I received copies of The Emperor’s Treasure and Mimir’s Well, which I was happy to review and share my honest opinion.
July 24, 2022
Yapı Kredi Yayınlarından yeni bir çizgi roman serisi. Viking köyleri, maceraları, mitolojisi ve doğasını sevenlerin beğeneceği türden. Özellikle çocuklar için farklı bir hikaye için iyi bir seçim olacağını düşünüyorum.
December 9, 2020
This is such an amazing, funny and fun graphic/comic novel for kids. ‘Siri the Viking: The Emperor’s Treasure’ is the first in a series of stories following Siri the eleven year old viking and the adventures she and her friends get up to. The book comes as a hardback, a little taller than an A5 sheet of paper and is filled with glossy pages with so many amazing illustrations and some text. Siri wants to go travelling with her dad, the chieftan, on his trading trip to Miklagard, but he says no, it’s too dangerous for a little girl. But Siri is determined and when an opportunity arises she finds a way to sneek on board his boat. However travelling to Miklagard isn’t as easy as it seems, and the boat becomes a target for some villains.
This is such a fun and funny story and I can’t believe how much I have enjoyed it! Siri is such a great character and it is easy to like her right away, she’s smart, inventive and determined which make her adventure to Miklagard so much fun to read. As the ship sails towards the city, Siri and the others on board of her dad, Torkel’s, ship encounter some problems. An important box is on board of the ship, which Torkel has promised to deliver to the Emperor of Miklagard. But the box is the target of some theives, who will do anything to get it.
I really loved diving into this book right away. At the start there is a brief introduction to all of the main characters like Siri, her mum, her dad, her uncle, etc. and then the story begins, separated into small chapters. Each page is just like a comic book, with lots of illustrations and text mainly in the form of speech bubbles or brief descriptions of what’s happening. I’ve read some comic books/graphic novels in the past but I had forgotten how enjoyable it was until reading this book. Siri’s adventure is so funny in many parts. I love all the expressions on the character’s faces and how easily you can see what is going on in each picture. Following the story is very easy and there isn’t too much text to read, in fact you could understand this book by just looking at the pictures they are that good and entertaining!
Several times I found myself literally laughing out loud at moments like the two characters in barrels at the beginning or what happens to Grim and Ivar at the race! The story ends well with a great moment at the end that I just didn’t see coming, and I love how this book sets up the opportunity for more stories with Siri and her new friend as well as wrapping up what happens in Miklagard. At the back of the book there’s a bit of text with Siri talking about the real life vikings and some interesting facts about them alongside some fun illustrations. There isn’t too much writing, just enough to keep you interested and I found this information so interesting to learn! I had no idea that Miklagard was a real place and when I found out what modern day city it is I’m amazed as I had no idea that the vikings travelled so far south.
The illustrations in this book are all so brilliant, so funny and I can’t help but find myself wanting to look at this book again and again, re-reading and seeing all the fun things that happen. There’s something so great about this book, a combination of the fun story and knowing that some parts of the story are actually real makes this book so fun and educational too. I ever learned about the Vikings when I was at school but I’m sure many children to and I would recommend this book to everyone, regardless of age. It will certainly entertain children and maybe even spark an interest in the Vikings too! It’s a really great book which I have loved reading and I can’t wait to read about more of Siri’s adventures. :)
-Thanks to Eken Press for a free copy for review.
This is such a fun and funny story and I can’t believe how much I have enjoyed it! Siri is such a great character and it is easy to like her right away, she’s smart, inventive and determined which make her adventure to Miklagard so much fun to read. As the ship sails towards the city, Siri and the others on board of her dad, Torkel’s, ship encounter some problems. An important box is on board of the ship, which Torkel has promised to deliver to the Emperor of Miklagard. But the box is the target of some theives, who will do anything to get it.
I really loved diving into this book right away. At the start there is a brief introduction to all of the main characters like Siri, her mum, her dad, her uncle, etc. and then the story begins, separated into small chapters. Each page is just like a comic book, with lots of illustrations and text mainly in the form of speech bubbles or brief descriptions of what’s happening. I’ve read some comic books/graphic novels in the past but I had forgotten how enjoyable it was until reading this book. Siri’s adventure is so funny in many parts. I love all the expressions on the character’s faces and how easily you can see what is going on in each picture. Following the story is very easy and there isn’t too much text to read, in fact you could understand this book by just looking at the pictures they are that good and entertaining!
Several times I found myself literally laughing out loud at moments like the two characters in barrels at the beginning or what happens to Grim and Ivar at the race! The story ends well with a great moment at the end that I just didn’t see coming, and I love how this book sets up the opportunity for more stories with Siri and her new friend as well as wrapping up what happens in Miklagard. At the back of the book there’s a bit of text with Siri talking about the real life vikings and some interesting facts about them alongside some fun illustrations. There isn’t too much writing, just enough to keep you interested and I found this information so interesting to learn! I had no idea that Miklagard was a real place and when I found out what modern day city it is I’m amazed as I had no idea that the vikings travelled so far south.
The illustrations in this book are all so brilliant, so funny and I can’t help but find myself wanting to look at this book again and again, re-reading and seeing all the fun things that happen. There’s something so great about this book, a combination of the fun story and knowing that some parts of the story are actually real makes this book so fun and educational too. I ever learned about the Vikings when I was at school but I’m sure many children to and I would recommend this book to everyone, regardless of age. It will certainly entertain children and maybe even spark an interest in the Vikings too! It’s a really great book which I have loved reading and I can’t wait to read about more of Siri’s adventures. :)
-Thanks to Eken Press for a free copy for review.
October 27, 2020
I den grafiska serieboken ”Siris äventyr - Kejsarens skatt” får vi lära känna den finurliga och modiga vikingaflickan Siri.
Det här är första delen i den blivande bokserien ”Siris äventyr” som släpps som inbunden utgåva med extra material, faktadelar om vikingar och tillhörande lärarhandledning.
Siris äventyr är en vältecknad bokserie som är uppbyggd med historiskt korrekt grundfakta om vikingatiden som med en stor nypa fantasi låter läsarna möta färgstärka karaktärer i detaljrika och lekfulla illustrationer som tar med läsare i åldrarna 9 - 12 år på ett fartfyllda och spännande vikingaäventyr med mycket humor både i text och bild.
På ett nytt, roligt och upplyftande sätt kan ”Siris äventyr” fungerar utmärkt som komplement till läroböcker när klassen läser om vikingatiden, då böckerna även innehåller faktadelar om vikingatiden samt att det finns lärarhandledning till respektive bok.
Här kan ni ta del av den fullständiga bokrecensionen:
https://www.gullislastips.se/2020/08/...
Det här är första delen i den blivande bokserien ”Siris äventyr” som släpps som inbunden utgåva med extra material, faktadelar om vikingar och tillhörande lärarhandledning.
Siris äventyr är en vältecknad bokserie som är uppbyggd med historiskt korrekt grundfakta om vikingatiden som med en stor nypa fantasi låter läsarna möta färgstärka karaktärer i detaljrika och lekfulla illustrationer som tar med läsare i åldrarna 9 - 12 år på ett fartfyllda och spännande vikingaäventyr med mycket humor både i text och bild.
På ett nytt, roligt och upplyftande sätt kan ”Siris äventyr” fungerar utmärkt som komplement till läroböcker när klassen läser om vikingatiden, då böckerna även innehåller faktadelar om vikingatiden samt att det finns lärarhandledning till respektive bok.
Här kan ni ta del av den fullständiga bokrecensionen:
https://www.gullislastips.se/2020/08/...
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