Article Title
Keywords
Excellent, Primary, Intermediate, Anita Ganeri, Mariano Epelbaum, Nonfiction, Vikings, Facts
Document Type
Book Review
Abstract
This picture book follows the adventures of Olaf Sharpaxe, a the son of the local jarl (earl), as he goes on his first raid as a Viking. Olaf introduces the history and lifestyle of Viking raiders as he prepares and trains in preparation, giving readers a first-hand look at Viking weapons, equipment, and customs, including the life stories of famous Vikings. He and his clan build longships, successfully raid a monastery and capture treasure and prisoners, fight the Scots, participate in Viking funerary rites, and explain the Viking afterlife.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Carr, Kiersten
(2015)
"How To Live Like A Viking Warrior,"
Children's Book and Media Review: Vol. 36:
Iss.
7, Article 25.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cbmr/vol36/iss7/25