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They Came on Viking Ships

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Category: Books & Music

This is the story of a Scottish wolfhound called Snarf and his owner, Hekja, whose simple but happy lives change unrecognisably when their village is raided by Vikings.



As a puppy, Snarf is fortuitously rescued by a young girl called Hekja when he is badly injured. Both are then captured by raiding Vikings and transported to 'Vinland' with Freydis Ericsdottir, half-sister of Leif Ericson (who is usually credited with 'discovering' America. Both Freydis and Leif are the children of Eric the Red, who founded the Greenland colony.)



This page-turning story is set against an historical backdrop and the book is both fascinating and historically informative. The book will also contain detailed black and white line illustrations throughout.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Robert I. ★★★★★

I’ve always loved historical fiction, and the way this book weaves in details about daily Viking life kept me turning pages. The bond between the wolfhound Snarf and Hekja feels genuinely earned, not rushed. It’s a solid adventure story that made me care about both the characters and the setting.

Stella ★★★★★

Snarf’s bond with Hekja makes the Viking raid feel so personal and gripping—I loved how the story shows a wolfhound’s loyalty through all the chaos. The historical detail around the ship and village life really pulls you in, too.

Daniel B. ★★★★★

The bond between Snarf and Hekja is so well-drawn that I really felt every tense moment of the Viking raid. I especially loved how the story weaves in Snarf’s early puppyhood, giving real depth to his character. Reading it felt like being swept into that harsh, beautiful world.