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Original Title:	They Came on Viking Ships
ISBN:	0207200114 (ISBN13: 9780207200113)
Edition Language:	English
Characters:	Hekja, Snarf, Freydis Eriksdottir, Snorri
Literary Awards:	West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (2007)

They Came On Viking Ships

Jackie French

Paperback | Pages: 288 pages

Rating: 4.03 | 1130 Users | 122 Reviews

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Title	:	They Came On Viking Ships
Author	:	Jackie French
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 288 pages
Published	:	March 30th 2005 by HarperCollins - AU
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Young Adult. Childrens

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This is the imagined story of Hekja, a Scottish runner mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas. Captured as a 12yo girl during a Viking raid on her village, she is taken to Greenland to live as a thrall in the household of Freydis, daughter of Erik the Red. Both Hekja and her hound, Riki Snarfari - Snarf - quickly become useful members of Freydis’ household, so when Erik the Red suddenly dies and Freydis organises a colonising voyage to Vinland, Hekja and Snarf are included in the expedition.

I quite enjoyed this middle school book. It taught me a little about something new and introduced me to some really interesting historical figures. It’s a shame women weren’t considered more worthy of recording in the history of the time (late 10th century), as Freydis seems like she might have been one of a kind.

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What I thought of the book They Came On Viking Ships is, I didn't really think this book was all that great. Why I think this is because it wasn't that interesting, also I don't think this book meets all my criteria for a good novel such as in the beginning of a chapter the title kind of gave away whats going to happen. More reasons is because it didn't keep me wanting to read more. And this is what I thought on the book.

I read this novel as a young teenager, and it not only helped cement my love of historical fiction, it also featured several strong female characters who are valued for their intelligence, leadership skills, and physical abilities like running and fighting. 'They Came on Viking Ships' begins when Vikings attack Hekjas small coastal village and she and her dog, Snarf, are captured and taken to Greenland. Although she doesnt stay in Greenland long, Hekjas fierce determination, speed at running,

Including this book I have read 2 books and 2 manuscripts on the Vikings over the past 10 months, more than I have read over this period of time ever! What looms to life in all writings is the female warrior Freydis. This is a great read by Jackie French who, however revolves her story around Hejka a girl in her teens who is taken from her village somewhere in northern Scotland after an accidental Viking raid. Accidental? Their ships flounder in rough seas and the crew end up seeking refuge in a

This book had a neat premise, and a wealth of detail about the way the people lived (with footnotes!), but I wanted more out of it, somehow. More emotional depth, perhaps, more vivid characterization. The intimations of the characters were more interesting and epic than what actually appeared on the page, as though the book I wanted to read exists in some realm beyond.

this was and still is one of my favourite books that i will ever read, i first read this book back when i was only 14 and thats when i first fell inlove with this story. I think many of the issues and things that happen in this book are not neccessary age appropriate but it does depend on how mature a child is when they read this book. the bond between hekja and her dog 'Snarf' made me fall inlove with them all over again they have such a secure bond and the lengths that her dog went to protect

It it true I couldn't put it down and I enjoyed that it was somewhat true but, the only 'person' I really like was Snarf. Hekja was fickle and didn't seem too troubled about what happened to her village as throughout the book she reveals her admiration for the vikings.

This is an excellent read for older children, young adults and adults alike. The story follows a Scottish island girl, Hekja, who lives in a small village with her dog Snarf who protects the cows. A Viking raid however sees them taken captive and the family destroyed. Young fit slaves were valued by the Vikings as runners and after some time Hekja is put aboard a longship heading to Vinland under the leadership of Freydis Eriksdottir. The Vikings did not make maps so they have only the words of