Thorfinn and the Gruesome Games
£5.99
Also available as: eBook
Thorfinn, his dad and their grisly crew set sail for Scotland to compete in the annual Gruesome Games.
But in a competition full of pie clobbering, belching and goat throwing, what help will Thorfinn the Nicest Viking be?
P.S. Also contains sword fighting, cheating and gardening.
Reviews
'... a cute story filled with funny illustrations.'
-- Goodreads, Wayne McCoy
'A must read.'
-- Goodreads, Jossie Solheim
'this book should be in elementary school libraries as well as classroom libraries.'
-- Goodreads, Carla Johnson-Hicks
'this little novel is a perfect barrel of laughs for boys and girls alike.'
-- Suffolk Libraries
'Fabulously funny Viking fiction for children! This book is bound to appeal to audiences of the much loved 'How to Train Your Dragon' series'
-- Springwell Park Primary School
'Readers will recognize the humorous and distinctive illustrations of Richard Morgan and enjoy the supplemental activities in the back of the book.'
-- Einin Weebly
'The chapter book is filled with cute illustrations and silly humor that made my 7 year old laugh out loud, all while teaching lessons about sportsmanship and being true to yourself.'
-- Easily Entertained Blog
'An easy, fun read that would work well as a read aloud.'
-- Education Queensland
'a good story, interesting heroes, quality writing, some obvious laughs, some understated chuckles, and a very engaging and satisfying reading experience.'
-- Amazon Pop Bop/Goodreads
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