Eric the Red by Neil Grant is a young reader's biography about the famous Viking chief and explorer. As a typical Viking, Eric loved the sea almost as much as he loved a good fight. However, due to one of these quarrels, Eric was banished from Norway for three years. Determined to find a new land and obtain the fame and forture that goes along with it, Eric the Red sailed west on a 'voyage of discovery'. He landed and settled in a place now called Greenland. Eric the Red had a boundless curiosity, an adventureous nature, and a fearless spirit. He eventually passed these qualities on to his equally famous son, Leif Ericsson. Following in his father's footsteps, Leif discovered America 500 years before Christopher Columbus.

Similar authors: Haydn Middleton; Andrew Langley; Jacqueline Milton; Andrea Shavick

Similar books: Cleopatra: The Queen of Dreams by Haydn Middleton; Amelia Earhart: The Pioneering Pilot by Andrew Langley; Captain Cook: The Great Ocean Explorer by Haydn Middleton; Galileo: Scientist and Stargazer by Jacqueline Milton; Alexander The Great: The Greatest Ruler of the Ancient World by Andrew Langley

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/16/2010

ISBN-10: 0195214315

ISBN-13: 9780195214314

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For years, Jessica has had the feeling that her life was out of whack: that she lived with the wrong family, in the wrong house, in the wrong life. One day, she finds a book entitled 'Her Life' in an old bookstore she has never seen before. When she opens the book to a random page, she finds that it is the story of her life. Jessica further learns that she is destined to save the universe. But how?

Similar books: Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde

Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 10/6/2009

ISBN-10: 0525478329

ISBN-13: 9780525478324

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When ancient Carthage is invaded by the Roman Army, young Sara's life will never be the same again. Follow her swashbuckling adventures at sea as she and her father escape Carthage on one of his trading vessels. This book is crammed with interesting details about life in the ancient world and what trade and sailing were like in those times, as well as being a great adventure story.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 12/10/2009

ISBN-10: 0823422178

ISBN-13: 9780823422173

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Kezi's mother is ill and fighting for her life. Kezi's father swears an oath to the god Admat that, if Kezi's mother recovers, he will sacrifice the first person who congratulates him on her recovery. Before her aunt can, Kezi congratulates him and so, must be sacrificed, or Admat will be angry and wreak vengeance on her family. The Akkan god of the winds, Olus, has watched this all from afar. He has fallen in love with Kezi and must now find some way to save her.

Similar books: Arabian Nights

Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 8/25/2009

ISBN-10: 0061229628

ISBN-13: 9780061229626

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In Book Two of The Gatekeepers, Matt discovers that he is one of five gatekeepers and that when the five join forces, they will be able to defeat the Old Ones. Yet Matt does not know who the other four are, nor how to find them. A mysterious organization, Nexus, promises to assist him however someone there also works for the Old Ones and Matt's life is once again in danger. Finding a second gatekeeper is of utmost importance and when one is discovered, the stakes get even higher. The series began with Raven's Gate and continues with Evil Star, Nightrise, and Necropolis.

Reviewed by: adf

Date read: 9/11/2010

ISBN-10: 0439679966

ISBN-13: 9780439679961

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