The Saga of Erik the Viking

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Erik is in search of the land where the sun goes at night. But as Erik and the crew of his ship The Golden Dragon set off in search of adventure, little do they know that their courage, skill, strength and stamina will all be tested to the extreme
This is the tale of a Viking warrior who lived hundreds and hundreds of years ago. His name was Erik Erik the Viking.

Winner of the Childrens Book Award, The Saga of Erik the Viking begins a daring and dramatic adventure series updating Nordic sagas for a young audience. Pairing the award-winning talents of Monty Pythons Terry Jones and the beloved Michael Foreman, this reedition is perfect for reading aloud and is sure to enchant young readers.

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"Dazzlingly illustrated by Foreman. . . . An enjoyable volume." --Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Terry Jones is perhaps best known as a scriptwriter and member of the Monty Python team. His books for children have been enormously popular, including BEDTIME STORIES, THE KNIGHT AND THE SQUIRE, THE LADY AND THE SQUIRE and THE SAGA OF ERIK THE VIKING. Michael Foreman is one of the world's best-loved children's book illustrators. He has written and illustrated a vast range of books and has collaborated with many leading children's authors, including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones.