Sword of Doom

February 1, 2010
Gr 7-10-Dane the Defiant and his gang of young warriors, having defeated Thidrek the Terrifying and returned the Hammer of Thor to its rightful owner in "RuneWarriors" (HarperCollins, 2008), now must deal with the fact that gratitude can be short-lived. The villagers are blaming them for everything from limited food supplies and torrential rain to armpit lice. Dane's summons to the fortress of King Eldred to receive his father's final legacy arrives at just the right time. But the legacy itself comes with a dreadful curse that puts the lives of his mother and friends in mortal danger. Angry trolls, warring frost giants, rampaging sea monsters, a reluctant Valkyrie, and the Goddesses of Time make the quest to save his kidnapped mother and stop the evil Godrek from achieving his nefarious goals particularly difficult. Fast-paced and fun, filled with plenty of gross humor (farting, vomiting, and the like) and violence, along with the rather splendid Astrid, girl-warrior, and the hint of a tender romance, this sequel should appeal to many readers. Fans of the first book will enjoy visiting old friends, and newcomers will have no trouble finding their place."Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library"

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