Thorfinn and the Awful Invasion by David MacPhail (English) Paperback Book

Description: Thorfinn and the Awful Invasion by David MacPhail, Richard Morgan Thorfinn is a nice, polite young Viking. How will he survive a voyage to Scotland with a bunch of marauding adventurers? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you dont mind and its not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all.Tired of Thorfinn and his too-nice ways getting them into trouble, his dad decides its time for Thorfinn to earn his gruesome Viking name. Stuck on a longboat with a ragtag bunch of adventurers whod like to throw him overboard, how will the Nicest Viking cope with a dangerous voyage to Scotland?Thorfinn the Nicest Viking is a funny, illustrated, action-packed new series for young readers which bridges the gap between Horrid Henry and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, set in a world where manners mean nothing and politeness is pointless! Author Biography 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, and the funny side of history. David is the author of the Lollies-nominated 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. Richard Morgan was born and raised by goblins on the Yorkshire moors. He has painted backgrounds for Disney and now writes and illustrates childrens books. He lives in Cambridge, England, and has a family of goblins of his own. Hes the illustrator of the Lollies-nominated Thorfinn the Nicest Viking series and the Velda the Awesomest Viking series. Review Thorfinn comes from a long line of ferocious, rampaging Vikings... But Thorfinn is a peace-loving, tea-drinking, jam-making thoroughly nice Viking... the first in a series by David MacPhail for newly fluent readers. The short, funny story is enhanced with illustrations by Richard Morgan.-- Jane Sandell, The Scotsman...delightful and truly funny brand new series.-- lovereading4kidsA thrilling novel. The best Ive read. My mum couldnt believe I read it in one day.-- George Daniels, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.ukI think this book is best for learners and children who like adventurous stories... I would give it 5 stars.-- Phoenix Williams, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.ukThorfinn really is the nicest Viking ever!... Really great story with good humour.-- Tomasz Hawryszczuk, age 10, for lovereading4kids.co.ukA slight twist on your usual Viking story, kept me on my toes.-- Oliver Lonsdale, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.ukI really really enjoyed this book. Thorfinn the napkin folder is a hero and the book is hilarious. I also liked the extras at the end of the book.-- Harry Gray, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.ukGreat book for learning about Vikings!-- Connor Lobban, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.ukA really funny book, I loved this!-- Luke Killen, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk Funny, funny, funny...-- Hermione Chaytors, age 6, for lovereading4kids.co.ukThe story cracks along at a good pace accompanied by humorous black and white drawings... This is a highly entertaining book celebrating difference that will delight newly confident readers.-- SLA (School Libray Association)Luca shares that both boys and girls would like this story and says, Its the humor that makes the book! -- Read Brightly Prizes Short-listed for Laugh Out Loud Book Awards: 6-8 Years 2016 Long Description Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you dont mind and its not too inconvenient... Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering andfeasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. Tired of Thorfinn and his too-nice ways getting them into trouble, his dad decides its time for Thorfinn to earn his gruesome Viking name. Stuck on a longboat with a ragtag bunch of adventurers whod like to throw him overboard, how will the Nicest Viking cope with a dangerous voyage to Scotland? Thorfinn the Nicest Viking is a funny, illustrated, action-packed new series for young readers who love Horrid Henry and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, set in a world where manners mean nothing and politeness is pointless! Review Quote A thrilling novel. The best Ive read. My mum couldnt believe I read it in one day.--George Daniels, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.ukI think this book is better for learners and children who like adventurous stories. If I could give it 1 to 5 stars I would give it 5 stars.--Phoenix Williams, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.ukThorfinn really is the nicest Viking ever! He goes on an adventure but instead of raiding a village, he comes back with a basket full of scones with jam! Really great story with good humour.--Tomasz Hawryszczuk, age 10, for lovereading4kids.co.uk A slight twist on your usual Viking story, kept me on my toes.--Oliver Lonsdale, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk I really really enjoyed this book. Thorfinn the napkin folder is a hero and the book is hilarious. I also liked the extras at the end of the book.--Harry Gray, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk Great book for learning about Vikings!--Connor Lobban, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk A really funny book, I loved this!--Luke Killen, age 7, for lovereading4kids.co.uk Funny, funny, funny...--Hermione Chaytors, age 6, for lovereading4kids.co.uk Details ISBN1782501584 Publisher Floris Books Year 2015 ISBN-10 1782501584 ISBN-13 9781782501589 Format Paperback Publication Date 2015-08-20 Pages 136 Illustrator Richard Morgan Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Media Book Short Title THORFINN & THE AWFUL INVASION Language English Series Young Kelpies Audience Age 6-9 UK Release Date 2015-08-20 NZ Release Date 2015-08-20 Imprint Floris Books Illustrations 50 b/w illustrations Author Richard Morgan Series Number 1 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2015-09-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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