Sword of Doom

RuneWarriors #2

by James Jennewein, Tom S. Parker

Can life get any worse for Dane the Defiant? The same villagers who once praised him for his courage in defeating Thidrek the Terrifying now blame him for everything that has gone wrong since The torrential downpours. The dwindling food supplies. Even the rampant outbreaks of armpit lice. Dane's deceased father would never have let things get so bad, the village elders say. But then Dane is summoned to the fortress of King Eldred, where he receives the final piece of his father's an ancient secret written in mysterious runes that leads to no less than the treasure of the gods. But the treasure, he learns, is cursed, and his mother is kidnapped. And so, braving an army of angry trolls and warring frost giants (and other fantastic creatures there isn't space here to describe), Dane and his friends must decipher the cryptic clues and embark on a quest to find the enchanted treasure and save her life. Oh, and all the while battling ultimate evil. Can Dane be the hero he has always wanted to be? Or will he fall prey to the curse and betray those he loves?

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

432 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Mr. Jennewein. As the district librarian for my school, I find in hard to find good fiction books at the upper elementary and middle school level that is not full of sexual inuendos or vulgarity. I found Sword of Doom by accident and am charmed by it. Imagine a novel set in Norweigian mythology that my students can not only read, but fall in love with. Wonderful characters with whom my students will identify: a relunctant hero, a brash and egotistic young man with bravery and heart of a true friend, those close friends whom you love in spite of their indidual idiosyncracies, a wise man who talks in riddles, a vain young princess who learns what it is to be a normal, the self assured young woman who gives more than anyone can ask, A Valkryie named Mist, the ice giants, trolls, and other beings from mythology . Having read volume 2, I have now ordered volume 1 and 3. This is a real winner.

[Cindy]

Sword of Doom

[Susan Forsgren · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a visit to the king of their Viking realm, teen hero Dane, female warrior Astrid, village sage Lut and various supporters and rivals set off to rescue Dane's mother (who's been kidnapped by the villainous Godrek Whitecloak) and recover Odin's ring, an ancient artifact that is the source of never-ending treasure, from a cave guarded by a monstrous sea serpent. A flavor of the Norse is provided by the insertion of such mythological people, places and objects as the Valkyrie, the Norns, Asgard, Utgard and Thor's Hammer. Otherwise, the characters and language are pure 21st century. After a slow start, the plot develops punch and the book becomes a page-turner.

[Sarah Tilatitsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is allright. Ok, it was down right fabulous, but I do wish that there is a prequel, or at least an introduction, so that I can know who is who, and what is happening with each other. That way, I can get a sense of feeling before I get surprised later. Anyway, this is a good book, read it, and you'll get a sense of satisfaction. Just read it, and know that what I said is true, hopefully. ☺.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

YA Fantasy; There was quite a bit of humor and lots of action and adventure- It was a light entertaining read.

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmmm, this book was very accurate with Norse legends, but the writing style could be a bit more developed.

[SaminRoblox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book,its the greatest book i have ever read and heard of, i need to get the 3rd one soon or i will be so anxious