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The Saga of Eric the Viking (Puffin Books)
The Saga of Eric the Viking - Puffin Books Author:Terry Jones "This is the tale of a Viking warrior who lived hundreds and hundreds of years ago. His name was Erik. His ship was called Golden Dragon, and its figurehead was a fierce monster carved out of wood and covered with gold." So begins this lively series of adventures from master storyteller Terry Jones. Drawn from the most thrilling Nordic Sagas, ... more »>Erik the Viking tells of a hero and his brave band of men who set sail in search of a new land. The wicked treachery of the Old Man of the Sea, the beguiling evil of the Enchantress of the Fjord, the ruthless and cold-blooded fury of the Dogfighters are but a few of their gripping encounters. Each chapter forms a complete story, while the mythical landscape is vividly depicted by Michael Foreman. Terry Jones is perhaps best known as a former member of Monty Python. His Fairy Tales and Fantastic Stories won Britain's coveted Smarties Prize. Michael Foreman is a widely acclaimed children's book illustrator.« less