The Legend Of Viking Thunder - MG Leonard

 

Jeopardy's dad is missing and she and Sim are determined to find him.  Along with Sim's mum and their friend Nelson, they find themselves on a perilous journey back to the Viking times, trying to stay one step ahead of the Council of Keys who are determined to arrest Emmett.  Meanwhile, Emmett is intent on locating the the legendary Gjallarhorn which is said to bring eternal destruction if it's blown.  Emmett feels that possessing this will protect himself and his family from the Council.  But they are not alone in their quest and, if they aren't careful, the Gjallarhorn could end up in the wrong hands which would prove disastrous. 

Like the first book, The Legend of Viking Thunder is a book full of adrenaline and adventure from the very beginning.  Weaving through time and navigating the dangers they face, the team are intent on doing what is right but can they really trust Emmett?  

I loved the Hunt For The Golden Scarab in this series and it was wonderful to be able to catch-up with the characters again.  It was also great to be introduced to a host of new characters, some of them definitely nicer than others!

This is the perfect book for history lovers and is an immersive dive into the Viking era - I could see it being a brilliant whole class read during a Viking topic.  Whilst it would be useful to have the knowledge of the first book, it would also make a brilliant stand-alone novel.

Publishing on the 11th September, The Legend of Viking Thunder is a rollercoaster of an adventure through time that weaves suspense and wonderful storytelling perfectly to grip readers and leaving them desperate for the next adventure which is teased at the end of this book (The Impossible Gladiator) - I can't wait!