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The Cursed Sword: Grim Gruesome Viking Villain [Paperback]

Rosalind Kerven (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Publication Date: 1 Feb 2008 | Series: Grim Gruesome Viking Villain
Thrilling children's historical adventure, highly acclaimed by reviewers and currently on the shortlist for the John Lewis Solihull Children's Book Award. Tremble at Grim Gruesome, an unforgettable, child-hating villain! Cheer on two children as they struggle bravely against his evil spells! Discover the terrifying secret of the mysterious curse carved in runes on his sword! Get a rich taste of the Viking Age with its pirates and treasure quests!

This is historical fiction as you've never seen it before: full of mystery and adventure, immensely readable and brought vividly to life by an expert story teller. Readers say they can't put it down!

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Talking Stone (1 Feb 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0953745430
  • ISBN-13: 978-0953745432
  • Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 191,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"a terrifying adventure...Grim is a truly villainous character...a very accessible historical novel for young readers." -- Books for Keeps May 2008

"...a historically accurate story...Boys and girls will champion our heroes, sharing in their despair and admiring their pluckiness." -- writeaway.org.uk

"This villain is truly gruesome...It races from page to page." -- The Journal 13 February 2008

"...a historically accurate story...Boys and girls will champion our heroes, sharing in their despair and admiring their pluckiness."
-- www.writeaway.org.uk

"A brilliant new series... fun, exciting... packed with thrills and adventure..a must for all fans of a good story!" -- www.waterstones.com

"This villain is truly gruesome...It races from page to page." -- The Journal

"a terrifying adventure...Grim is a truly villainous character...a very accessible historical novel for young readers." -- Books for Keeps

"All the frosty bearded splendour of the Norse Sagas condensed into a fun, thrilling tale for kids with a taste for high adventure...tipped to be a best-selling series." -- waterstones.com 5-star Covent Garden bookseller review

"amusing...dramatic...just the thing for...readers...who want Dahl-style jokes and adventure" -- The Times 14 February 2009

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"amusing...dramatic...just the thing for...readers...who want Dahl-style jokes and adventure"
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Homework! 22 Feb 2009
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The story is set in the Viking Kingdom of Norway a thousand years ago. The main characters are Bjarni and Astrid. Bjarni is a slave and Astrid is a rich mans daughter. Bjarni and Astrid fall in love and Bjarni needs enough gold and silver to marry Astrid. This book tells how Bjarni destroys the evil Grim Gruesome and succeeds in finding enough gold and silver to marry Astrid.
I enjoyed this book because the main characters have some really good adventures. I would recommend this book to 7-9 year olds.
By Lauren age 8.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant author 25 Jun 2008
By Bookworm
Format:Paperback
This is another great book from Ros Kerven who continues to write exciting books for younger readers. Full of authentic characters and story-lines
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1.0 out of 5 stars Thought it would interest my class of 7/8 year olds but they were bored by it too complicated and lovey I think we didn't finish 18 May 2013
By Philippa Wilson
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Thought it would interest my class of 7/8 year olds but they were bored by it, too complicated and 'lovey' I think. We didn't finish
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! 5 May 2013
By BJC
Format:Paperback
I bought this to read to my class alongside our "Viking" project. They loved it! Lots of good Viking detail and a gripping story to keep them interested.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 8yr old 20 Mar 2013
By Doodle
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Great entertaining book for my 8 year old son to read. We will definately be ordering more from the series :-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Louby 8 Jan 2012
By Louby
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Bought this book for my 9 year old son and he has not put it down since he received it. Would recommend.
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