Jack and his sister."- Publishers Weekly, starred review. *"Readers will want to sail through these nearly 500 pages to find out what happens to. *"a hugely entertaining story sure to appeal to fans of The Lord of the Rings."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review. *".envelops the reader.a tale of high adventure and exploration that reads with unexpected sensitivity, warmth, and humor."- Bulletin of Center for Children's Books, starred review a hair-raising, spine-tingling, heart-stopping adventure which really does bear comparison to The Hobbit. "Should instantly be added to the list of those books which leave an indelible mark on the imagination. ĪLA Best Books For Young Adults, ALA Notable Children's Books, Book Sense Book of the Year Award Honor Book, Capitol Choices List (DC), CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Council), Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best, Horn Book Fanfare, Judy Lopez Memorial Award Winner, Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice, Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Finalist, NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts, NYPL "Books for the Teen Age," PEN USA Literary Award Finalist, Publishers Weekly Best Books, Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, Washington Post Best Books, Westchester's Choice You can also download a screensaver from the publisher's website. Read an excerpt, a guide for readers, and questions and answers about this book. Jack and Thorgil's have to face their own deepest fears and battle with a troll bear and a dragon, escape giant spiders, and stay on the right side of the fearsome Trolls who live near the well. With Thorgil, a Viking maiden, Jack goes on a quest to fetch water from Mimir's well that will re-grow the Queen's hair. She threatens to sacrifice Lucy unless Jack can restore the hair. When Lucy offends the Viking Queen, who is a half-Troll, the Queen's hair falls out. Jack, a Saxon boy, and his sister, Lucy, are kidnapped by Vikings.
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