Runestone: Viking Magic Book 1

Runestone: Viking Magic Book 1

by Anna Ciddor (Author)

Synopsis

In the world of Viking Magic a mark scratched in stone can take away pain a cloak can save you from drowning a boy can turn into a lynx But what if the magic is back-to-front? Oddo the farmer's son gets into trouble for doing magic, while Thora the spellworker's daughter is teased because she can't. Using the power of runes to fix things up seems like a good idea, but the two friends discover there's more to it than they thought. And now they face a dangerous sea voyage to a far-off place. Can they do it on their own? And what awaits them on their return? Runestone is the first story in the spellbinding Viking Magic series; an ideal book for readers who enjoy a strong story and a richly imagined world.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 01 Jun 2008

ISBN 10: 1865086894
ISBN 13: 9781865086897
Book Overview: Shortlisted for the 2003 REAL Children's Choice Book Awards; Fiction for Older Readers. This year the shortlist is on behalf of YABBA (Vic), KOALA (NSW), and COOL (ACT).Mentioned as a notable book: Children's Book of the year Awards (The Chil

Media Reviews
'The beginning immediately gripped me and after that I couldn't put it down...an entrancing book.' Hilary Martin, 13, on www.cool-reads.co.uk/guestreviewpage.asp'a book that I would recommend to my friends...a stunning tale.' James, 13, on www.teachers.ash.org.au/ozreading/yaraspellbinding a rich narrative fantasy' www.aussiereviews.com looks like being a great series - congratulations to Allen & Unwin for catching up with the current demand for fantasy' Well Read (NZ) June 2002ideal for younger readers' Viewpoint 2002
Author Bio
Anna Ciddor has made her name as a versatile writer and illustrator of fiction, travel and historical books for primary school children. Runestone is her stunning debut as a writer of popular fantasy.