By David MacPhail (author) , Richard Morgan (illustrator) Part of the Young Kelpies series
"An awesome adventure for Velda and her Viking crew, packed with fun fights and surprises."
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There’s non-stop adventure, laced with magic, and laugh-out-loud moments as awesome Velda the Viking takes her ramshackle crew troll-hunting plus some significant commentary on the importance of protecting the environment in this ultra-readable story.
The troll proves trickier to beat than you’d expect and even takes Velda’s beloved axe. Velda hates being beaten and she never backs down from a fight, so sets sail to collect the ingredients for a potion that will help her level the playing field. The chief ingredient is unicorn horn and her quest to find the elusive magical creatures brings all sorts of surprises: new friends, new discoveries, even a family reunion and a romance that no-one will see coming!
It’s a typically satisfying story from this author with black and white illustrations by Richard Morgan adding to the enjoyment. An ideal chapter book for emerging readers with a taste for drama, comedy and the unexpected. Check out the partner series Thorfinn the Nicest Viking if you enjoy this.
Velda is on the hunt for a legendary, mind-reading unicorn in her third highly illustrated early reader adventure
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Velda is a tiny warrior with a big axe and an even bigger attitude. Some people don't think girls can be proper Vikings. Velda doesn't agree!
When Velda's beloved axe is taken hostage by a troublesome (and extremely stinky) troll, Velda and her misfit crew discover there's only one way to defeat him: a special potion made of unicorn horn. Except, unicorns are extinct, aren't they...?
Legend says that a herd of the mindreading, magical and frankly fabulous-smelling creatures may still exist in remote Pictland. But Velda's not the only one looking for them, and this enemy wants more than just their horns. Can Velda and her chaotic crew save both her axe and the unicorns, before it's too late?
Join Velda as she sets sail on a wild voyage of daring, discovery and er, unicorn doo-doo, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.
Why not head over to the Kelpie's website to check out David Macphail’s Top Ten (Almost Entirely True) Viking Facts ?
David MacPhail has worked as a chicken wrangler, a ghost-tour guide, and a waiter on a tropical island, and he now has the sensible job of writing about yetis, Vikings, mad aliens and the funny side of history.
David is the author of the Lollies-shortlisted Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series, the Top-Secret Grandad series, the Velda the Awesomest Viking series, An Amazing Illustrated Atlas of Scotland and An Amazing History Atlas of Scotland .
He lives in Perthshire, Scotland.
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Velda is on the hunt for a legendary, mind-reading unicorn in her third highly illustrated early reader adventure Velda is a tiny warrior with a big axe and an even bigger attitude. Some people don't think girls can be proper Vikings.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Wild Unicorn Chase and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Wild Unicorn Chase features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Funny, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Unicorns, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Wild Unicorn Chase was written by David MacPhail and published by Floris Books
Velda the Awesomest Viking and the Wild Unicorn Chase has 150 pages
Yes it is part of Young Kelpies series
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