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Synopsis
At sixteen, Bjarni is cast out of the Norse settlement in the Angles' Land for an act of oath-breaking and spends five years sailing the west coast of Scotland and witnessing the feuds of the clan chiefs living there.
Is Sword Song appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A coming-of-age historical fantasy following a Norse teen exiled for oath-breaking who witnesses clan warfare in medieval Scotland. Contains moderate violence related to feuds and battles typical of the Viking era, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include exile, violence, and feuds.
Who'll love this
Teens will appreciate the adventure of a Viking outcast finding his way through clan conflicts and discovering who he wants to become.