She Wolf (Smith Dan)(Paperback / softback)

  A gripping fusion of action, revenge and Norse legend from award-winning author Dan Smith! 'Nothing is as it first appears in this gripping tale of survival.' OBSERVER 'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.' EMMA CARROLL 'Another stunning and original read from a master storyteller.' BOOKTRUST 'She Wolf is defined by its masterly prose as much as by its thrilling story.' THE IRISH TIMES A young Viking girl is swept by a storm on to a desolate English beach. Cruelly orphaned there, Ylva becomes set on revenge, tracking a killer through dangerous hinterland. She wants only the favour of the Norse gods and the comfort of her stories. But when a stranger decides to protect Ylva – seeming to understand her where others cannot – Ylva must decide if her own legend will end in vengeance or forgiveness ... A startlingly original, emotional and action-packed adventure set in the dark ages. Our unforgettable main character, Viking girl Ylva, is pulled into an unforgettable adventure as she seeks vengeance - aided by a wolf companion! Perfect for readers aged nine and up.
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