Viking Magic Series by Anna Ciddor

In the world of Viking Magic a mark scratched in stone can take away pain a cloak can save you from drowning a boy can turn into a lynxBut what if the magic is back-to-front?Oddo the farmer's son gets into trouble for doing magic, while Thora the spellworker's daughter is teased because she can't. Using the power of runes to fix things up seems like a good idea, but the two friends discover there's more to it than they thought. And now they face a dangerous sea voyage to a far-off place... moreIn the world of Viking Magic a mark scratched in stone can take away pain a cloak can save you from drowning a boy can turn into a lynxBut what if the magic is back-to-front?Oddo the farmer's son gets into trouble for doing magic, while Thora the spellworker's daughter is teased because she can't. Using the power of runes to fix things up seems like a good idea, but the two friends discover there's more to it than they thought. And now they face a dangerous sea voyage to a far-off place. Can they do it on their own? And what awaits them on their return?Runestone is the first story in the spellbinding Viking Magic series; an ideal book for readers who enjoy a strong story and a richly imagined world. less

The second mystical installment of the Viking Magic series begins after the corrupt Sheriff has imposed harsh taxes on the village. Neither Thora’s nor Oddo’s families can afford to pay the new taxes, and they are afraid they will have to forfeit their land. Left behind as his parents hunt for furs, Oddo learns that his neighbor is scheming to steal his parents’ farm. Meanwhile, Thora’s father entrusted her to earn enough silver to help their family get through this tough time... moreThe second mystical installment of the Viking Magic series begins after the corrupt Sheriff has imposed harsh taxes on the village. Neither Thora’s nor Oddo’s families can afford to pay the new taxes, and they are afraid they will have to forfeit their land. Left behind as his parents hunt for furs, Oddo learns that his neighbor is scheming to steal his parents’ farm. Meanwhile, Thora’s father entrusted her to earn enough silver to help their family get through this tough time. Both Thora and Oddo decide to seek help from the Gula Thing, but in order to do so, they must fight their way through raging rivers and treacherous swamps and past wild wolves. With plenty of courage, a strong friendship, and a dash of magic, Thora and Oddo bravely stop the Sheriff from seizing their homes in this richly imaginative adventure. less

In the world of Viking Magic who are enemies and who are friends?Dungal, the Irish boy, hates the Vikings who have captured him and made him a slave. Oddo dislikes this rude, freckle-faced stranger, but Thora is determined to be friendly... moreIn the world of Viking Magic who are enemies and who are friends?Dungal, the Irish boy, hates the Vikings who have captured him and made him a slave. Oddo dislikes this rude, freckle-faced stranger, but Thora is determined to be friendly.Will danger and adventure bring the three of them together, or tear them apart? Will they escape from the land of fire and ice? Can Thora tame the horse with the fiery eyes and save them all?In this exciting adventure, Oddo and Thora discover not only strange lands and customs but secrets in their own hearts and lives.Stormriders is the eagerly awaited third book in the spellbinding Viking Magic series, following Runestone and Wolfspell.Dear Anna,I love your book and I can't put it down. Please HURRY UP AND PUT OUT THE NEXT BOOK. I can't wait. HURRY UP!!! KatherineHi Anna Ciddor,I read Runestone and Wolfspell in two days. They are both so good even my dad is reading them. Edward less