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The Sea of Trolls
First published 2004 · 552 pages
A mythic, perilous journey where ancient magic and fierce sibling loyalty collide in the frozen lands of trolls and Vikings.
What it feels like
This juvenile adventure plunges readers into a brisk, mythic journey where the ancient worlds of Druids, Saxons, and Norse mythology violently collide. The mood is epic and perilous, driven by the sudden shock of captivity at the hands of Viking Berserkers and the desperate, frost-bitten quest into the heart of troll territory. It feels like a classic hero's journey, anchored by a deep undercurrent of sibling devotion as a young bard-in-training faces down legendary kings and half-troll queens to save his little sister. The prose is accessible yet steeped in rich folkloric atmosphere, making it a perfect fit for young readers who crave high-stakes quests, magical apprenticeships, and encounters with the fearsome creatures of Norse legend.
- Mood
- epic
- frost-bitten
- magical
- tense
- Tone
- adventurous
- mythic
- earnest
- perilous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- sibling devotion · coming of age · clash of mythologies · heroic quests
- The writing
- Accessible and action-oriented, weaving mythological lore into a fast-paced juvenile adventure.
- The arc
- Moves from the shock of sudden captivity to the determined courage required to face mythical dangers for the sake of family.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love sweeping mythological quests, sibling bonds, and encounters with legendary creatures.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- peril
About the book
After Jack becomes apprenticed to a Druid bard, he and his little sister Lucy are captured by Viking Berserkers and taken to the home of King Ivar the Boneless and his half-troll queen, leading Jack to undertake a vital quest to Jotunheim, home of the trolls.
Description from Open Library.
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