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Adventures in Time: Fury of The Vikings

By Dominic Sandbrook
Series: Adventures in Time
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Adventures in Time: Fury of The Vikings by Dominic Sandbrook is an exciting journey into the world of the Vikings, designed for young readers. This book brings to life the thrilling raids, explorations, and everyday life of the fierce Norse warriors. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the historical spirit and dramatic events of the Viking Age, making history both engaging and accessible.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by thrilling tales from history and love exploring different cultures. With its vivid storytelling and captivating details, it takes young readers on an epic journey alongside the fierce and adventurous Vikings, perfect for sparking curiosity and imagination.

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Travel back to a vanished world with the celebrated children's history series.

Thunder crashed across the sky. Fire-dragons soared through the heavens. And then, one fine June day, came the warriors from the north - the Vikings...

Prepare to meet the most terrifying raiders the world has ever known, as historian Dominic Sandbrook plunges us back into the thrilling drama of the Viking Age. We'll encounter gods and giants, axemen and shield-maidens, from the warlords rampaging through King Alfred's England to the sea-captains who first glimpsed the mountains of Iceland. For even in the most glittering cities on earth, no one is safe from the Northmen's fury...

The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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  • Adventures in Time: Fury of The Vikings
    Travel back to a vanished world with the celebrated children's history series. Thunder crashed across the sky. Fire-dragons soared through the heavens. And then, one fine June day, came the warriors from the north - the Vikings... Prepare to meet the most terrifying raiders the world has ever known, as historian Dominic Sandbrook plunges us back into the thrilling drama...
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Adventures in Time: Fury of The Vikings by Dominic Sandbrook is highly praised for its thrilling narrative, with the Daily Telegraph recognising the series as captivating and dramatic. The Times highlights the book's engaging introduction to Viking history, filled with gods, giants, and fierce warriors, appealing to young readers who enjoy historical adventures.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780141999203

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 368

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Children's Books Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Dominic Sandbrook Penguin Books Series: Adventures in Time Young Adult

About the Author

Dominic Sandbrook has been passionate about history ever since he read the Ladybird children's books. As a historian, he has written eight books for adults. He has also presented several BBC television series, covering topics such as time travel, alien invasions, the James Bond films and the Harry Potter stories. His favourite book is The Lord of the Rings. His favourite football team is Wolverhampton Wanderers. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and son, Arthur. It was Arthur who came up with the idea for Adventures in Time, after a family trip to the Imperial War Museum. He now serves as the books' chief battle consultant.

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