The Sea of Trolls, 1 - (Sea of Trolls Trilogy) by Nancy Farmer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Now in paperback--a new adventure by the three-time Newbery Honor-winning author and National Book Award finalist. Set in A.D. 793 in the land of the Vikings, this novel is the story of two children swept up on a quest on which they encounter a dragon, a giant spider, and trolls.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"<i>The Sea of Trolls</i> blends ancient history and Norse epics with recognizable bits of <i>Star Wars</i> and <i>The Lord of the Rings</i>" (<i>The New York Times</i>).</b> <p/>Jack is kidnapped by berserkers from his Saxon village in the year A.D. 793, an occurrence forewarned by his mentor the Bard. Captured by Viking chief Olaf One-Brow, Jack and his sister, Lucy, are swiftly taken to the court of Ivar the Boneless. <p/>Ivar is married to a half-troll named Frith, an evil and unpredictable queen with a strange power over her husband's court. Jack mistakenly casts a charm on her--and is banished to the kingdom of the trolls to find the magic that will undo the charm. Accompanied by Thorgill, a shield maiden who wants to be a berserker, and by the mysterious crow called Bold Heart, Jack sets out on a harrowing and exciting quest for the ages. <p/>From National Book Award winner Nancy Farmer, this first book in the Sea of Trolls trilogy is epic fantasy at its best.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A hugely entertaining story sure to appeal to fans of "The Lord of the Rings."" <BR> <BR> -- "Kirkus, " starred review<br><br>"Heroic." <BR> <BR> -- "USA Today"<br><br>"Nancy Farmer goes a-viking and returns with magic." <BR> <BR> -- "Associated Press"<br><br>"Readers will want to sail through these nearly 500 pages to find out what happens to young Jack and his sister, Lucy...." <BR> <BR> -- "Publishers Weekly, " starred review<br><br>"This exciting and original fantasy will capture the hearts and imaginations of readers." <BR> <BR> -- "School Library Journal, " starred review<br><br>"Heroic." <BR> <BR> -- "USA Today" <BR><br><br>Jamie (9 years old) This is the next "Harry Potter" and I loved it. I can't wait for the next book in the series.<br><br>Kathy Larkin Children In Paradise (Chicago, IL) The Norse stories are so full of buckle and swash, I am glad that the door to the land of the North has been opened again. Farmer's tale has dragons, swords, and brave hearts, what else does one need for a great read?<br><br>Mary Brown Books, Bytes, and Beyond (Glen Rock, NJ) A new Nancy Farmer novel is always cause for celebrating because you know it will be something incredibly inventive and wholly absorbing. Nancy Farmer spins such complete stories that we don't need a sequel or even a prequel -- we just need another Nancy Farmer novel!<br><br>Rene Kirkpatrick All for Kids Books & Music (Seattle, WA) ...A fast-paced, very funny, adventure story, perfect for both boys and girls.<br><br>Richie Partington www.richiespicks.com "The Sea of Trolls" nearly defies categorization, there are so many sides to it...the latest success in the career of one of the great storytellers of our time.<br><br>Sarah Todd Hannah Schwartz's Children's Book World (Haverford, PA) Bringing her wit, high style, and flair for dramatic storytelling to "The Sea of Trolls, " Farmer makes Norse mythology and Saxon history both intriguing and enthralling. Dragons and trolls, wise women and bards, runes and lunatics...these are the makings of this great tale, and one deserving of fame.<br><br>Scott Meyer Merritt Bookstore (Millbrook, NY) ...What Nancy Farmer does best -- show us that appearances do deceive. Or as the publishers say "She has never told a richer, funnier tale, nor offered more timeless encouragement to young seekers than 'Just say no to pillaging'."<br><br>Susan Hirschman former longtime publisher of Greenwillow Books I think "The Sea of Trolls" is magnificent. Absolutely the best I've read. I read it in a gulp and was crushed when I had finished it. I wasn't ready to give up any of the characters. It is truly splendid.<br><br>Walker (8 years old) Every night I wanted my Mom or Dad to read more. It was really exciting. It had Vikings, dragons, spiders, a boy who has lots of adventures, a magical land, a Queen who has her hair fall off and a crow. It made me laugh too.<br><br>Zach (11 years old) "Sea of Trolls" is one of the best books ever. It's sorta like "Harry Potter" meets "Lord of the Rings" and they both meet Eragon. It rocks. It's a puzzling mystery but at the same time a comedy with tons of pusle pounding, adrenilene racing, page flipping things going on. It's awesome that Nancy Farmer can get you so excited about what you think is going to happen next, and then bam she swerves and has something completely unexpected happen that's even better than what you even hoped would happen. When will the next one be ready?<br><br>"Heroic." <P>-- "USA Today" <P><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Nancy Farmer is an internationally bestselling author whose works include <i>The House of the Scorpion</i>, which, in 2002, won the National Book Award. Other books include <i>The Lord of Opium</i> and <i>The Sea of Trolls</i>, <i>The Land of the Silver Apples</i>, and <i>The Islands of the Blessed</i>. She grew up on the Arizona-Mexico border and now lives with her family in the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona.
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