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When a Viking raid seizes Hekja and her faithful dog Ricki Snarfari (Mighty Rover) in their coastal village, the two are dragged into a foreign world of conquest and captivity. Hekja’s quick wit and gift for running messages earn her a place under the command of the fierce Viking woman Freydris Eriksdottir. As they endure grueling labor and loss, Hekja and Ricki prove their courage, forging a bond that withstands the trials of travel and slavery. Their journey takes them beyond their homeland, spanning Iceland, Greenland, and the distant shores of the Norse world.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Jackie French
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