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Posted: Jan 04 2007 at 2:47pm | IP Logged Quote humanaevitae
I was looking for books to wean my son away from the Hardy Boys when my mom purchased "Raiders from the Sea: Viking Quest series". They are put out by Moodly Publishers and are written by Lois Walfrid Johnson. They are Christian and I haven't came across anything Anti-Catholic. Zane says they are the best books he has ever read.

My son was instantly drawn to a story about Vikings. I believe there are 5 books in the series. Basically a Viking teen boy commands a slave raid on Ireland which includes a monastery. Bree, a Christian girl is among those captured and the books tell her story.

Why I liked these books:
+ No graphic bloodshed/battle scenes.
+ It presents strong family relationships. Great sibling devotion. Strong mothers and fathers.
+ historical fiction
+ great Christian examples of virtue
+ No romance. There is a marriage expected at the end but it is very well done.
+ Storyline good for boys and girls as both sexes figure prominently.

I would love to hear others thoughts on these books.



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Posted: Jan 05 2007 at 10:41am | IP Logged Quote humanaevitae
Has anyone else read or heard of this series?

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I havent read this series but have read a childrens/ya mystery series by her - Northwoods Adventures - i think.

it was about a blended irish/swedish family after death of previous parents in the turn of the century

There were of course references to protestant pastors and what not but I never picked up anything anti-Catholic.

I agree with what you said- strong Parents. much of this series is about learning to live with/ love /trust siblings .

I liked her writing style and thought her plots were interesting. Its been a while though so I could be forgeting.

Ill have to look into the viking one. Sorry i didnt have any input on it.

here is her personal website,

http://www.lwjbooks.com/


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