Viking Quest Series
#1 in Viking Sagas Series
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What’s inside...
This set contains all five books of the Viking Quest Series: Raiders From the Sea, Mystery of the Silver Coins, The Invisible Friend, Heart of Courage, and The Raider's Promise. In Raiders From the Sea, Viking raiders capture Bree and her brother Devin and take them from their home in Ireland. After the young Viking prince Mikkel sets Devin free on the Irish coast far from home, Bree and Devin embark on separate journeys to courage. Readers will be captivated by the unfolding drama as Bree sails to Norway on the Viking ship and Devin travels the dangerous road home. They both must trust their all-powerful God in the midst of difficult situations. In Mystery of the Silver Coins, Bree finds herself in a physical and spiritual battle for survival. With another young slave, she makes a daring escape from the ship as soon as it reaches harbor. They hide in the woods as Mikkel and his Viking sailors begin a relentless search, convinced that Bree is responsible for a missing bag of silver coins.
Character compass
Brianna 'Bree' O'Toole
Devin O'Toole
Sigurd
Mikkel
Discussion points
What qualities do you admire most in the main character, and why?
How do the characters' adventures teach us about courage and determination?
What would you have done differently if you were in the main character’s position during a challenging moment?
How do the historical elements in the story help you understand the life during Viking times?
What lessons can you apply from the book to your everyday life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use dramatic pauses and changes in your voice tone to highlight the tense and exciting parts of the story, making the reading session lively and engaging.
After reading a chapter, ask your child to predict what might happen next, encouraging them to think critically about the storyline.
Connect the story to real-life scenarios or current events to help your child relate to and reflect on the themes presented.
Encourage your child to draw a scene from the book or to write a short letter to the main character, fostering a deeper connection with the storyline and its characters.
Discuss the historical context of the Viking period mentioned in the book. This could be an opportunity to explore a bit of history in a fun and engaging way.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: The protagonist, Bree, consistently demonstrates bravery as she faces dangerous situations and challenges during her quest.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being brave when facing their own challenges, whether it's standing up to a bully or trying something new.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the series, Bree and her companions encounter numerous setbacks but continue to push forward towards their goals.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of not giving up, even when tasks or goals seem difficult or out of reach.
Example Lesson: Importance of loyalty and trust
Explanation: The characters in the series show unwavering loyalty to one another, which plays a critical role in overcoming the obstacles they face.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and nurture trust and loyalty in friendships and family relationships.
Example Lesson: Understanding and respecting cultural differences
Explanation: As Bree interacts with people from different backgrounds and cultures, she learns to understand and respect their ways of life.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be open-minded and respectful towards people from different cultural backgrounds they encounter in school or their communities.