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Title: Beorn the Proud (Living History Library (Warsaw, N.D.).) by Madeleine Polland, Joan Coppa Drennen, Joan Coppa Drennan ISBN: 1-883937-08-6 Publisher: Ignatius Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Inspiring adventure story
Comment: This is an exciting adventure story that keeps the reader's interest while modeling values without being preachy. My eight-year-old just finished this as part of our Viking studies. He enjoyed it greatly and would read us his favorite passages. I found the historical elements complemented what we had already learned from non-fiction. While this type book is generally what would be considered a "boys' books", the presence of a strong major female character might make this book more appealing to some of the girls than other stories of this genre. Ness is in the midst of the action, and exhibits courage, intelligence, and compassion. These and other virtues are shown in the characters as traits worthy to develop. Specifically, Beorn learns the dangers of pride and how a Viking chief can be both gentle and strong. A great book - I highly recommend.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Historical fiction for homeschoolers
Comment: I thoroughly enjoyed this story set in the 9th century ofIreland. The main characters are Beorn, 12 year old son of a Vikingsea king, and Ness, a young Irish girl who has just witnessed the raiding of her village by the Vikings. Ness is taken captive by Beorn and is forced to go to Denmark with the Vikings. The contrast between the gentle irish farmers and the proud and cruel Vikings is great, but we also see the courage of both races as the two slowly become friends. Ness' christian faith shines amidst the turmoil of constant raiding and plundering. The living conditions of the Irish and the Danes are seen and hints of the influence of Norse history. It is easy to care about Ness, but Madeleine Pollands skillful writing made me start to care about Beorn also. Exciting, inspiring, historical and good literature make this book a good resource for homeschoolers.
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Title: Son of Charlemagne (Living History Library (Warsaw, N.D.).) by Barbara Willard, Emil Weiss ISBN: 1883937302 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: If All the Swords in England: A Story of Thomas Becket (Living History Library) by Barbara Willard, Robert M. Sax ISBN: 1883937493 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Hidden Treasure of Glaston (Living History Library) by Eleanore M. Jewett, Frederick T. Chapman ISBN: 1883937485 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Red Keep: A Story of Burgundy in 1165 (Adventure Library (Warsaw, N.D.).) by Allen French, Andrew Wyeth ISBN: 1883937299 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Augustine Came to Kent (Living History Library (Warsaw, N.D.).) by Barbara Willard, Mary Beth Owens ISBN: 1883937213 Publisher: Bethlehem Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1996 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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