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Now in a new format, two classic books by "a wizard of a storyteller" (New York Times Book Review)--Monty Python's Terry Jones. The Saga of Erik the Viking is "A tale of high deeds and adventure that is startlingly fresh."--New York Times Book Review. Terry Jones Fairy Tales is a compilation... read more
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Summary edit
Erik is no ordinary Viking. With his trusty band of men he sets sail in search of the land where the sun goes at night. In fact, he finds much more! The Sea Dragon, the Old Man of the Sea, Dogfighters, and Giants combine to make his voyage a great saga of thrilling adventures.
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First Sentence edit
This is the tale of a Viking warrior who lived hundreds and hundreds of years ago.
Table of Contents edit
Erik and the Storm
Erik and the Enchantress of the Fjord
Erik and the Sea Dragon
The Old Man of the Sea
How Erik and his Men were Turned to Stone
Erik at the Enchanter's Court
Erik and the Dogfighters
Thorkhild and the Starsword
The Three Wonderful Gifts
Wolf Mountain
A Hard Question
How Erik and Thangbrand were Tested
Erik and the Great Bird
The Talking Valley
The Spell-Hound
At the Edge of the World:
1. The Arrival
2. The Waterfall of Seas
3. The Dragon's Tooth
The Secret Lake:
1. The Fourteenth Orb
2. Viper Rain
3. The Mermaid's Garden
The Giant's Harp
How Death Challenged Erik
The Land Where the Sun goes at Night
The Last Trick
Blueblade
How Erik Returned Home
Series & Lists edit
This is book 28 of 45 in 100 Books Every Child Should Read - Part 02: The Middle Years (The Telegraph). (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales, and followed by When the Wind Blows.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Terry Jones (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Schocken Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1983
ISBN: 080523876X
Page Count: 144
Publisher: Schocken Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1983
ISBN: 080523876X
Page Count: 144
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
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