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Ilva išgirsta, kaip nužudoma jos mama... Bet dabar ne laikas ašaroms ir savigailai. Mergaitė tiki, kad jos lemtis – atkeršyti ir apginti mamos vardą. Svetimame krašte laukia daug pavojų. Ar čia galima kuo nors pasitikėti? O gal geriau į išgyvenimo kelionę leistis vienai?
Ilva bebaimė. Ilva drąsi. Ilva ryžtinga. Ilva yra vikingė.
Ir ji pradeda kurti savo legendą.
Oda po truputį pasidengs šerkšnu, gūsingas vėjas įsivels į plaukus, kojos klimps į gilų sniegu nuklotą taką, sraunios upių dainos ir medžių raudos suvirpins mintis. Įkvėpk ir klausykis. Iš tikrųjų išgirsk drebančią žemę jojant žirgams, galimų priešų sukurtą laužą, pokalbius, artėjančios vilkų gaujos alsavimą.
Įsitaisyk patogiai, nes jaudinantis, nenuspėjamas ir įtemptas žygis prasideda.
866-aisiais metais Nortumbrijoje sudužo vikingų laivas, tačiau Ilva ir jos mama išsigelbėjo. Deja, džiaugsmas tęsiasi neilgai – mergaitė lieka vienui viena ir prisiekia žūtbūt atkeršyti žiauriam motinos žudikui. Juk ji tikra vikingė, ji privalo įvykdyti teisingumą, kad ir kokia būtų to kaina. Žiemos šalčiu alsuojanti, vilkų staugimo, pavojų ir kovų pilna kelionė prasideda. Nuotykių romanas skirtas vidutinio mokyklinio amžiaus moksleiviams, paaugliams ir suaugusiesiems, kuriuos domina viduramžiai, vikingai, vilkai ir įtraukiančios istorijos apie išgyvenimą laukinėje gamtoje.
Ilva bebaimė. Ilva drąsi. Ilva ryžtinga. Ilva yra vikingė.
Ir ji pradeda kurti savo legendą.
Oda po truputį pasidengs šerkšnu, gūsingas vėjas įsivels į plaukus, kojos klimps į gilų sniegu nuklotą taką, sraunios upių dainos ir medžių raudos suvirpins mintis. Įkvėpk ir klausykis. Iš tikrųjų išgirsk drebančią žemę jojant žirgams, galimų priešų sukurtą laužą, pokalbius, artėjančios vilkų gaujos alsavimą.
Įsitaisyk patogiai, nes jaudinantis, nenuspėjamas ir įtemptas žygis prasideda.
866-aisiais metais Nortumbrijoje sudužo vikingų laivas, tačiau Ilva ir jos mama išsigelbėjo. Deja, džiaugsmas tęsiasi neilgai – mergaitė lieka vienui viena ir prisiekia žūtbūt atkeršyti žiauriam motinos žudikui. Juk ji tikra vikingė, ji privalo įvykdyti teisingumą, kad ir kokia būtų to kaina. Žiemos šalčiu alsuojanti, vilkų staugimo, pavojų ir kovų pilna kelionė prasideda. Nuotykių romanas skirtas vidutinio mokyklinio amžiaus moksleiviams, paaugliams ir suaugusiesiems, kuriuos domina viduramžiai, vikingai, vilkai ir įtraukiančios istorijos apie išgyvenimą laukinėje gamtoje.
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First published March 7, 2019
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January 14, 2019So the first chapter is excellent, and She Wolf needs to hurry up and come out.
For a moment, she was watching monsters and she wanted to scream.
For a moment, she was watching monsters and she wanted to scream.
May 19, 2019
She Wolf is an incredibly atmospheric, well paced, and absolutely immersive read - I couldn't put it down (though I did have to close it and take a deep breath or two before heading back to the action at some particularly wrenching scenes). It doesn't hold back from violence, which gives it a very realistic and compelling feel, but at times I did find myself blinking back a tear during battle scenes, or wincing at a particularly well-described attack. It might be a little too much for particularly sensitive readers, but for any fans of historical fiction, adventure/combat stories, and tales with strong heroines (as well as very brave boys), She Wolf is a must-read. The setting (9th century Britain) is brilliantly evoked, and the historical notes at the back add great educational value.
June 23, 2021
This is a great novel. Well-researched, extremely well-paced with a clutch of characters whom you're unsure of whether to trust or not (including the protagonist). Set upon the British isles during those years when the Vikings invaded and laid claim to the land, Ylva and her mother arrive only to encounter disaster. A series of events sees Ylva struggle alone on this strange land, pursued by slavers and masked warriors. Who can she trust and how will she survive?
It's difficult to write more without giving too much away. Needless to say that beyond the adventure, Smith plays with a complex protagonist here who shows autistic traits in a wild world and time. Ylva makes for a fascinating lead, she often makes poor choices, is stubborn, rarely listens to adults and leads herself into danger more often than not as she navigates this new land. In that respect, this made for a refreshing read.
The landscape of Northumbria, 866 was well crafted. Snow-laden and filled with bracken and wolves and bears, it is a savage, unforgiving terrain. Smith has everything he needs for a story of rebirth and of new beginnings as Ylva attempts to find her place in this harsh world. It's a tough little triumph of a book that I think would make for some great Y6 independent reads or if you can find the time, guided reading for strong readers.
It's difficult to write more without giving too much away. Needless to say that beyond the adventure, Smith plays with a complex protagonist here who shows autistic traits in a wild world and time. Ylva makes for a fascinating lead, she often makes poor choices, is stubborn, rarely listens to adults and leads herself into danger more often than not as she navigates this new land. In that respect, this made for a refreshing read.
The landscape of Northumbria, 866 was well crafted. Snow-laden and filled with bracken and wolves and bears, it is a savage, unforgiving terrain. Smith has everything he needs for a story of rebirth and of new beginnings as Ylva attempts to find her place in this harsh world. It's a tough little triumph of a book that I think would make for some great Y6 independent reads or if you can find the time, guided reading for strong readers.
February 16, 2019
As the back cover says: This book in three words: Vikings. Vengeance. Wolves.
You had me at Vikings!
Dan Smith’s latest actioneer hauls us into the chill of 866AD, where survival and vengeance rule. We follow Ylva (eel-va) on her epic journey of revenge, as she learns of trust and bravery.
I now can’t look at a group of trees without wondering if they are hiding a horde of Vikings!
Axe-ellent stuff!
You had me at Vikings!
Dan Smith’s latest actioneer hauls us into the chill of 866AD, where survival and vengeance rule. We follow Ylva (eel-va) on her epic journey of revenge, as she learns of trust and bravery.
I now can’t look at a group of trees without wondering if they are hiding a horde of Vikings!
Axe-ellent stuff!
April 19, 2021
Lengvai skaitosi, nemažai veiksmo, pakankamai smulkmeniški ir vaizdūs įvykių ir kovų aprašymai. Gal kažkiek erzino neapgalvoti pagrindinės herojės veiksmai, todėl teko save įtikinti, kad čia tiesiog jos jaunatviškas maksimalizmas, užsispyrimas, dar plius tradicijų įtaka. Bet iš kitos pusės pagrindinė herojė nebuvo pavaizduota kaip visus nugalinti ir visur laiminti superherojė, o kaip žmogus, kuriam gali kažkur nepasisekti, kuris klysta ir mokosi. Tikrai nebloga knyga jaunesniems paaugliams.
October 4, 2022
I bought this book at a lovely exhibition by Jill Calder, the illustrator of this book. It is intended for my granddaughter, however I couldn't resist reading it. It is one of the best stories I have read.
March 17, 2019
Another random book taken from my TBR pile which turns out to be set in a snow-bound land (The Twisted Tree, The Dark is Rising are just two of the others). I love snow settings. Also partial to a Viking/Dane/Saxon adventure set in the north of England. Great story. Very unexpected conclusion. Fascinating protagonist. Clearly someone with internal as well as external problems. Loads of threat. Thoroughly recommend.
May 2, 2021
A great read!
The story of a Viking girl hunting the man who killed her mother. With twists and reveals throughout the story, we also get an insight into Ylva being 'different' to other children her age - an example of autistic spectrum condition.
I loved the character of Ylva, her vulnerability but also strength and fearlessness. I'd love another book to see where her story goes from here.
The story of a Viking girl hunting the man who killed her mother. With twists and reveals throughout the story, we also get an insight into Ylva being 'different' to other children her age - an example of autistic spectrum condition.
I loved the character of Ylva, her vulnerability but also strength and fearlessness. I'd love another book to see where her story goes from here.
January 29, 2020
Primary schools have rated Dan Smith highly and I can see why. His writing is terrific! It has character and he really understands that writing in historical times can also be relevant and relatable for readers in present times within the themes.
First look at the maps of the journey Ylva will take. There is also much to be learned as below one of the maps is the AD 866 place-name and the modern place name. At the back is an excellent glossary and “Did You Know” section so children can learn a bit more. This is a fictional book that is also excellent for “Reading for Pleasure” or for any reading challenges. I have seen that where this book is in primary schools, children are loving and devouring it. This is a book that all children can get into. With the chapters being short and snappy, this book lends itself so well to school teachers or parents reading it out loud and for individuals to read. This book is also rated by The BookTrust. The book can be bought or borrowed from libraries.
From page 1, there is atmosphere, placing readers right in the centre of Ylva’s life. There’s action and adventure and legends of Thor, Odin and Loki within these wonderfully written pages. This book is for all genders. It deals with bereavement and courage.
Ylva is a young, fierce, independent, strong and brave heroine . Readers will first meet her by a trader’s hut as a lost, orphaned Dane in cold England, with only her dog, Geri now left for company. Her mother has died and her initial reaction is one of revenge. There’s depth to this book, but not too complex for older primary school aged children. The book goes along at an excellent pace, nothing lingers too long.
The characters are intriguing, especially the three-fingered man and there is plenty of snow and wolves within this book. Don’t be fooled by the title “She Wolf”, this is a book to delight both boys and girls alike.
The landscape is harsh and Ylva has to decide who to trust. The question of trust is important and it is a quest with many dangers. There are pearls and people who she has to decide whether to trust or not. She does however decide to trust Cathryn enough, who is a Saxon who offers her shelter.
There are beautiful tender moments too.
This is an emotional book and one, although set in 866AD is relatable, even though the times and some experiences are different.
The end is an unexpected one that will leave readers feeling satisfied.
History and fiction are expertly woven together to create an immersive story with rich descriptions. There’s a real sense of what the atmosphere was like. This feels like it could be made into a film. The story is dark, but an adventure like none-other that has the scope of interesting so many readers looking for a new, original adventure.
Readers who enjoy adventures that conquer adversity with strong characters, vikings, Norse Gods and mythology and who want to explore history would love this brilliant fictional book. Remember to read the glossary to and the “Did You Know” section to expand you understanding of some of the words of the story and your knowledge of the viking period.
First look at the maps of the journey Ylva will take. There is also much to be learned as below one of the maps is the AD 866 place-name and the modern place name. At the back is an excellent glossary and “Did You Know” section so children can learn a bit more. This is a fictional book that is also excellent for “Reading for Pleasure” or for any reading challenges. I have seen that where this book is in primary schools, children are loving and devouring it. This is a book that all children can get into. With the chapters being short and snappy, this book lends itself so well to school teachers or parents reading it out loud and for individuals to read. This book is also rated by The BookTrust. The book can be bought or borrowed from libraries.
From page 1, there is atmosphere, placing readers right in the centre of Ylva’s life. There’s action and adventure and legends of Thor, Odin and Loki within these wonderfully written pages. This book is for all genders. It deals with bereavement and courage.
Ylva is a young, fierce, independent, strong and brave heroine . Readers will first meet her by a trader’s hut as a lost, orphaned Dane in cold England, with only her dog, Geri now left for company. Her mother has died and her initial reaction is one of revenge. There’s depth to this book, but not too complex for older primary school aged children. The book goes along at an excellent pace, nothing lingers too long.
The characters are intriguing, especially the three-fingered man and there is plenty of snow and wolves within this book. Don’t be fooled by the title “She Wolf”, this is a book to delight both boys and girls alike.
The landscape is harsh and Ylva has to decide who to trust. The question of trust is important and it is a quest with many dangers. There are pearls and people who she has to decide whether to trust or not. She does however decide to trust Cathryn enough, who is a Saxon who offers her shelter.
There are beautiful tender moments too.
This is an emotional book and one, although set in 866AD is relatable, even though the times and some experiences are different.
The end is an unexpected one that will leave readers feeling satisfied.
History and fiction are expertly woven together to create an immersive story with rich descriptions. There’s a real sense of what the atmosphere was like. This feels like it could be made into a film. The story is dark, but an adventure like none-other that has the scope of interesting so many readers looking for a new, original adventure.
Readers who enjoy adventures that conquer adversity with strong characters, vikings, Norse Gods and mythology and who want to explore history would love this brilliant fictional book. Remember to read the glossary to and the “Did You Know” section to expand you understanding of some of the words of the story and your knowledge of the viking period.
June 2, 2019
She Wolf by local Dan Smith was our Children’s Book of the Month for May. But Smith wasn’t the only thing local about the book, it was set in Northumberland. Alright it was 866 A.D. and technically back in those days it was called Northumbria, but still!
“Northumbria, 866. Washed ashore on a frozen English beach, Ylva’s survived. She will not cry. She’s meant to be strong. She’s a Viking.
But when her mother dies at the hand of a three-fingered man, and the wolves of the forest circle closer, Ylva will need more than the memory of her mother’s stories to stay alive. Can she shape her own legend? Will it end in revenge – or is there another way?“
I have to say how clever of Smith to set She Wolf in the time of the Vikings, a topic on just about every school syllabus? Teachers looking for reading material around the vikings look no further! References to the Norsk Gods, the history between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings and even their trading in slaves are brilliantly included.
Being local to us the children’s book club spent some time discussing the setting. How Northumbria was bigger then than it is today, the places we recognised, and how their lives were different to ours (no wifi!) We also discussed the themes of the book, taking our cue from each section heading. Discussing how a theme is different to the actual story line and how it can be incorporated into a book and embellish the characters/plot.
Obviously talk turned to wolves, particularly She Wolf Ylva. I particularly loved how Ylva struggled emotionally and had her coping mechanisms such as Geri and pulling her hair. It made 866 A.D much more relate-able. Yes it was a long time ago, but this girl also has her struggles, her little quirks, just like children today.
It was disappointing that the mother was once again not present. Next time in Book Club we really must read a book that has a mother who isn’t either very ill or dead! In She Wolf, Ylva’s mother dying obviously drove the story. I’m not sure how it would have worked otherwise but I always groan when poor old mum is cast aside.
Smith really does put Ylva (you) through it emotionally. The violence is very occasional but there is a lot of heartbreak and the very young reader may be upset by the content despite the hopeful ending.
I enjoyed the book, but not as much as the children did, they loved it which is what counts. I really do recommend it as an excellent side to the Vikings topic. I think one of the group summed She Wolf up the best so I will leave it to her. “It’s so good, it made me stop reading all my other books” nuff said.
“Northumbria, 866. Washed ashore on a frozen English beach, Ylva’s survived. She will not cry. She’s meant to be strong. She’s a Viking.
But when her mother dies at the hand of a three-fingered man, and the wolves of the forest circle closer, Ylva will need more than the memory of her mother’s stories to stay alive. Can she shape her own legend? Will it end in revenge – or is there another way?“
I have to say how clever of Smith to set She Wolf in the time of the Vikings, a topic on just about every school syllabus? Teachers looking for reading material around the vikings look no further! References to the Norsk Gods, the history between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings and even their trading in slaves are brilliantly included.
Being local to us the children’s book club spent some time discussing the setting. How Northumbria was bigger then than it is today, the places we recognised, and how their lives were different to ours (no wifi!) We also discussed the themes of the book, taking our cue from each section heading. Discussing how a theme is different to the actual story line and how it can be incorporated into a book and embellish the characters/plot.
Obviously talk turned to wolves, particularly She Wolf Ylva. I particularly loved how Ylva struggled emotionally and had her coping mechanisms such as Geri and pulling her hair. It made 866 A.D much more relate-able. Yes it was a long time ago, but this girl also has her struggles, her little quirks, just like children today.
It was disappointing that the mother was once again not present. Next time in Book Club we really must read a book that has a mother who isn’t either very ill or dead! In She Wolf, Ylva’s mother dying obviously drove the story. I’m not sure how it would have worked otherwise but I always groan when poor old mum is cast aside.
Smith really does put Ylva (you) through it emotionally. The violence is very occasional but there is a lot of heartbreak and the very young reader may be upset by the content despite the hopeful ending.
I enjoyed the book, but not as much as the children did, they loved it which is what counts. I really do recommend it as an excellent side to the Vikings topic. I think one of the group summed She Wolf up the best so I will leave it to her. “It’s so good, it made me stop reading all my other books” nuff said.
August 18, 2019
Set in wild Northumbria in the clash and clang age of Vikings, Ylva is young but fierce. After her mother’s death she faces unimaginable terrors as she sets her quest on revenge by hunting the raider who took her mother’s life, with only her dog Geri for company. Howling wolves of the snowy forest, brutal raiders and would-be friends and enemies create a journey fraught with danger.
As Ylva tries to live up to the great epic stories of her ancestors, and the expectations of her own gods, she creates her own epic story, but it is not the story she intended to make.
This story took me by surprise so many times, because the turn of events and quirks of characters were so beautifully woven in that they were completely unexpected. I gasped out loud with realisation at a few of these. Great storytelling!
Fierce fights and Ylva’s thirst for vengeance are given a historical context with reference to Viking sagas. Ylva’s journey in learning who to trust and how to accept who she really is, creates a moving emotional read set within a balance of both the grit and wonder of the Viking age.
As Ylva tries to live up to the great epic stories of her ancestors, and the expectations of her own gods, she creates her own epic story, but it is not the story she intended to make.
This story took me by surprise so many times, because the turn of events and quirks of characters were so beautifully woven in that they were completely unexpected. I gasped out loud with realisation at a few of these. Great storytelling!
Fierce fights and Ylva’s thirst for vengeance are given a historical context with reference to Viking sagas. Ylva’s journey in learning who to trust and how to accept who she really is, creates a moving emotional read set within a balance of both the grit and wonder of the Viking age.
January 30, 2022
This is an original story and very emotional , pulls on your heart strings too, fast paced action-packed adventure which is set in the dark ages , of a time of vikings , shieldmaiden , Dains , saxons , and slavery .
I read it over 10 days , but i found it to be really fast moving and the story was well thought out , it is about a viking girl from A far away land , brought to a strange land as a slave, in a storm they land on a beach , the girl and her mother escaped into the forest , you follow the story of the girl Ylva and her adventure , of her survival , Revenge , friendships ,and other people she meets on the way , plus the fights she gets into with bears , and wolfs , people she saves and a mistake she has made that could cost her .
where will this story take her , in a world cold and hash , follow her to where the norse gods take her .
some great world building and character descriptions , would recommend to anyone who likes a fearless and strong female child protagonist .
I read it over 10 days , but i found it to be really fast moving and the story was well thought out , it is about a viking girl from A far away land , brought to a strange land as a slave, in a storm they land on a beach , the girl and her mother escaped into the forest , you follow the story of the girl Ylva and her adventure , of her survival , Revenge , friendships ,and other people she meets on the way , plus the fights she gets into with bears , and wolfs , people she saves and a mistake she has made that could cost her .
where will this story take her , in a world cold and hash , follow her to where the norse gods take her .
some great world building and character descriptions , would recommend to anyone who likes a fearless and strong female child protagonist .
December 25, 2022
I read this one nice and slow. To be fair, it is very good, but it was something I picked up on occasions in the lunch room, reading a chapter at a time, when there wasn't something else urgently demanding my attention.
Again, I found this was another "children's book" that with a few tweeks would be perfectly enjoyable as adult fare. Well plotted, plenty of suspense, and depth of themes, kids are definitely spoiled for really good books to read. Though I would be recommending this to an older child reader based on that.
Glossary and the brief "Did You Know?" section at the back was very interesting also. I should probably pick up and read something similar in the adult market to make a comparison. 😁
Again, I found this was another "children's book" that with a few tweeks would be perfectly enjoyable as adult fare. Well plotted, plenty of suspense, and depth of themes, kids are definitely spoiled for really good books to read. Though I would be recommending this to an older child reader based on that.
Glossary and the brief "Did You Know?" section at the back was very interesting also. I should probably pick up and read something similar in the adult market to make a comparison. 😁
May 1, 2019
Rarely have I been so gripped and immersed in a book, right from the first chapter. She Wolf masterfully tells the story of Ylva, a Dane lost and alone in a hostile Northumbria during the Viking age. Her unfolding tale takes you on an adventure through a harsh winter in enemy territory, pursued by murderous villains, bears, and wolves. It was a violent time, a time of the primacy of revenge, and the story reflects that; but the violence is balanced by lessons of trust and bravery.
The revelations are perfectly paced, each adding to the richness of Ylva's story; the setting is vivid and convincing; and the characters varied and engaging. Highly recommended.
The revelations are perfectly paced, each adding to the richness of Ylva's story; the setting is vivid and convincing; and the characters varied and engaging. Highly recommended.
May 17, 2020
I had heard nothing but good things about She Wolf, and then my 11 year old read it and decreed that it needed to move to the top of my TBR pile. So of course I obeyed, and took myself off for an adventure in the historic kingdom of Northumbria.
Ylva is a young Viking, in a strange land, and when the book opens her mother has just been murdered. In true Viking style Ylva thirsts for revenge on the Three-Fingered Man, but her journey takes her in unexpected directions, with some hard-won friends along the way.
This is wonderfully atmospheric, and it has a map at the start! Love a book with a map!
Great story, very evocative, loved the way the story arc played out.
Ylva is a young Viking, in a strange land, and when the book opens her mother has just been murdered. In true Viking style Ylva thirsts for revenge on the Three-Fingered Man, but her journey takes her in unexpected directions, with some hard-won friends along the way.
This is wonderfully atmospheric, and it has a map at the start! Love a book with a map!
Great story, very evocative, loved the way the story arc played out.
June 12, 2024
In this tale of ice and fire, a Danish Viking girl called Ylva (pron. eelva) seeks revenge for the murder of her mother. Angry and scared, and accompanied only by her dog, Ylva crosses snowy bear- and wolf-filled landscapes, seeking the killer whilst trying to stay alive. She trusts only the codes of her Viking upbringing and listens only to the voices in her head. But nothing is as it seems... And the ending is just WOW. Ylva is a highly original heroine – fierce and fearless, but fragile, too – and the story is exciting and atmospheric, celebrating and challenging myths and superstitions, with lashings of battles. And snow. Lots of snow. Prepare to shiver.
December 22, 2020
I read this as I wanted a Viking story that I could share with my class during our Vikings topic.Sadly illness meant that I didn't get it finished in time but at least it's now ready for next year if necessary!
Ylva is a young Viking girl, out to avenge the death of her mother. When she is taken in by an Anglo-Saxon woman and her sone, Ylva needs to decide whether or not she can trust them to help her on her quest.
This is an atmospheric story full of adventure. Ylva is a strong heroine. Will definitely be using this next year if I can.
Ylva is a young Viking girl, out to avenge the death of her mother. When she is taken in by an Anglo-Saxon woman and her sone, Ylva needs to decide whether or not she can trust them to help her on her quest.
This is an atmospheric story full of adventure. Ylva is a strong heroine. Will definitely be using this next year if I can.
August 12, 2024
THIS WAS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could not stop reading this book
When it said Geri had been dead since the start of the book my brain was screaming WHAT THE HELL?
I loved the twists o it and when the three fingered man didn’t actually kill Ylva’s mum I sorta felt bad
I’m so happy Cathryn and bron weren’t slavers as they were some of my favourite characters. I can’t believe Cathryn fell on her own knife 🔪 that shocked me
THIS IS DeF 5 STARS
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I could not stop reading this book
When it said Geri had been dead since the start of the book my brain was screaming WHAT THE HELL?
I loved the twists o it and when the three fingered man didn’t actually kill Ylva’s mum I sorta felt bad
I’m so happy Cathryn and bron weren’t slavers as they were some of my favourite characters. I can’t believe Cathryn fell on her own knife 🔪 that shocked me
THIS IS DeF 5 STARS
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January 1, 2020
Started with my Lula but it didn’t grip her. I think perhaps the death and the wolfmen were too much for where she was right at the moment. I finished it. It was action packed and had a happy ending.
March 28, 2020
Fantastic! Especially if you’re a fan of Vikings. Fearless female characters, wolves and bears, endless winter, and ferocious Vikings. Doesn’t gloss over the brutality of life so TW death and violence
June 30, 2020
A proper bloodthirsty Viking tale sure to thrill and terrify any excitement-hungry youngster. Excellent. I particularly liked how reader's assumptions were manipulated so that something unexpected was always around the corner. Great, atmospheric descriptions too.
July 22, 2021
This has been on my tbr pile for ages, I should have read it sooner. A real page turner of an adventure that had me gripped from the start. The characters are excellent - all of them. I was unable to put this down.
October 1, 2024
Bullet review:
+ Lovely, realistic, rounded and well-developed characters. Particularly Ylva was well-handled.
+ A realistic setting, author clearly did his research.
+ Good utilization of the character of Geri.
+ Some devastating emotional beats.
+ Doesn't spoon-feed its audience, things aren't always what they seem and new truths and twists are often revealed, keeping the reader hooked from start to finish.
- The character of Freki (the wolf pup) wasn't utilized very well and was just kind of there. He didn't have a lot of personality and agency and wasn't even in the book for that long.
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+ Lovely, realistic, rounded and well-developed characters. Particularly Ylva was well-handled.
+ A realistic setting, author clearly did his research.
+ Good utilization of the character of Geri.
+ Some devastating emotional beats.
+ Doesn't spoon-feed its audience, things aren't always what they seem and new truths and twists are often revealed, keeping the reader hooked from start to finish.
- The character of Freki (the wolf pup) wasn't utilized very well and was just kind of there. He didn't have a lot of personality and agency and wasn't even in the book for that long.
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March 26, 2020
Northumbria 866. Vikings, feisty heroine, wolves, fast-paced action/adventure, with emotion too. A good, solid read for Years 7,8,9.
August 23, 2021
The best book I have ever read. It was so good that I could not put it down until I finished it.
December 31, 2021
This book was beyond amazing, I couldn’t never put it down. It had just the right amount everything in it and was really easy to keep track of it.
January 28, 2022
This is a great book about teen girl who's mom dies and she with her dog tries to survive.
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July 3, 2022
I enjoyed this. The story was fast past, the characters kept you guessing and I liked the setting and the historical context. This would suit our junior readers in the library.
December 29, 2022
Pretty good, not the best, but still recommend.
March 12, 2023
Superb, Dan. I just loved this book. Atmospheric, action-packed, and beautifully written.
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