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AlbakiReads Editorial A Norse-inspired voyage beyond Troll Fell
A Norse-inspired voyage beyond Troll Fell
Peer’s life changes after he is orphaned and sent to his uncles’ mill beneath Troll Fell, where he meets Hilde and encounters the threatening beings below the fell. Their decision to join a Viking voyage to Vinland expands the story from a village overshadowed by danger into a sea crossing and an unfamiliar land. Norse legends shape the adventure’s creatures and hazards, while questions about the sailors’ trustworthiness add uncertainty to the journey. The novel spans years and locations, centering Peer and Hilde’s bond as they face a world of trolls, forests, and perilous travel.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Young readers interested in Norse myths and legendary creatures
- Readers who enjoy children’s fantasy built around voyages and unfamiliar lands
- Fans of adventure stories with Viking ships, trolls, and close companionship
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Book Overview An epic and action-packed fantasy adventure that weaves together Norse legends, shadowy creatures and an unforgettable hero.When Peer is ...
An epic and action-packed fantasy adventure that weaves together Norse legends, shadowy creatures and an unforgettable hero.
When Peer is orphaned he is taken by his wicked uncles to live at their foreboding mill in the shadow of Troll Fell. Here he meets beautiful and spirited Hilde and after a terrifying encounter with the sinister creatures who live below the fell the pair form an inseparable bond. They are thirsty for adventure, so when a Viking longship docks at their village, they decide to set sail for Vinland - a mysterious place across the perilous sea. But are the ship's captain and his sword wielding son really honest sailors? What creatures lurk in the shadows and forests of the new land? And will Peer and Hilde ever return?
Spanning years and continents and filled with brilliantly imagined characters and creatures, this is gripping, atmospheric fantasy at its best.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 614 | Language: English | Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS | ISBN: 000739523X
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