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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Michelle Pauli

Guardian children's books podcast: Kevin Crossley-Holland

Can heroine Solveig persuade Red Ottar the grumpy merchant to give her passage on his ship? Will she manage to fend off the unwelcome attention of the handsome but slimy Vigot? Ultimately, will she make it to Miklagard and find her beloved father once more?

Kevin Crossley-Holland's new book, the first in a trilogy, follows a girl on her adventures through the Viking world in search of her father. Meticulously researched, it's a gripping tale that revolves around friendship and betrayal, fathers and daughters, the clash of religions and a perilous journey to young womanhood

Listen to Kevin read from the story and answer questions about Vikings and writing.

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