Reviews
'This character [Thorfinn] is pretty irresistible.'- Goodreads reviewer'Thorfinn may be the world's worst Viking, but his story makes a delightful and entertaining read... told with excellent pace and lots of humour... This title will be much enjoyed by newly confident readers, as it is presented with many amusing drawings, a clear large typeface, controlled but never dull vocabulary and short chapters. But it is the story, with its clear strong characters and amusing twists and turns, supported by lively and engaging illustrations, that will keep them reading and laughing to the end.'- Carousel, 'This character[Thorfinn] is pretty irresistible.'--Goodreads, Barbara'Thorfinn may be the world's worst Viking, but his story makes a delightful and entertaining read. When he is captured by the Scots, Throfinn's politeness and gentility eventually prove too much for them and they are only too pleased to let him go. The story of Thorfinn's capture, along with Viking girl, Velda, and the elderly and rather tired Oswald, is told with excellent pace and lots of humour. The contrast between Velda's daring escape plans and Thorfinn's innocent pleasure in what he sees as a welcome holiday, makes for some laugh-out-loud moments. As Velda's plans are repeatedly foiled, Thorfinn gently comes out on top, proving that kindness and patience can be more effective than violence and aggression. This title will be much enjoyed by newly confident readers, as it is presented with many amusing drawings, a clear large typeface, controlled but never dull vocabulary and short chapters. But it is the story, with its clear strong characters and amusing twists and turns, supported by lively and engaging illustrations, that will keep them reading and laughing to the end. Trading cards you can cut from the back cover are a fun addition.'--Carousel, Liz Dubber, 'This character [Thorfinn] is pretty irresistible.' - Goodreads reviewer 'Thorfinn may be the world's worst Viking, but his story makes a delightful and entertaining read... told with excellent pace and lots of humour... This title will be much enjoyed by newly confident readers, as it is presented with many amusing drawings, a clear large typeface, controlled but never dull vocabulary and short chapters. But it is the story, with its clear strong characters and amusing twists and turns, supported by lively and engaging illustrations, that will keep them reading and laughing to the end.' - Carousel
