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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. 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.

191 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

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186 reviews23 followers
January 7, 2015
Pero que cosa más linda. Una hermosa historia que se lee en un pis-pas cargada de magia, emoción y que deja buen sabor de boca. Sin duda una historia para ir a dormir que vale la pena leer aunque sea una vez en la vida.
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Author 7 books99 followers
February 18, 2017
Creo que este libro tiene una pésima traducción y es una pena, la verdad, porque la historia es bastante interesante y entretenida y es muy fácil empatizar con Oddo y Thora, los protagonistas.

Aun así, me parece muy oportuno que los padres de uno y otra deleguen toda responsabilidad en lo que respecta a sus granjas en sus hijos de diez años. I mean, seriously? A ver, sé que los protagonistas son los dos niños y la historia en sí me gusta, pero eso me parece un poco by the face, la verdad. Es lo mismo que pasa en muchas novelas juveniles, que a los padres se les quita de en medio para que nadie le diga al protagonista que no puede ir aquí o allí ni hacer esto o lo otro. Muy oportuno.

Luego está el tema del título y la portada. No creo que se correspondan con la trama, porque es que el lobo apenas aparece un par de veces y, realmente, no hace nada relevante en la historia. Y lo del hechizo... No es que la trama gire precisamente en torno a ello, la verdad. Yo hubiera preferido que esta novela llevase otro título, sinceramente, pero bueno. No soy quién para escoger los títulos de las novelas que escriben otras personas.

En resumen, una historia interesante, pero con unos cuantos detalles que veo muy cogidos con pinzas y que creo que tendrían que haberse pulido más. Claro, esto lo pienso ahora que he releído los libros a mis veinticinco tacos, pero cuando los leí con doce me encantaron de principio a fin. Así que supongo que todo depende de la edad y de la madurez mental de cada lector.
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35 reviews33 followers
December 9, 2017
I distinctly remember reading this trilogy in primary school and absolutely loving the stories, adventures and world within them. I can still remember how much these books inspired me, and it’s been around 14 years since reading them.
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72 reviews6 followers
October 5, 2018
Este libro me gustó más que el anterior. Sentí que hubo más aventura e imaginarme los paisajes helados de Noruega me gustó bastante. Logró que odiará a Grimmr -me quede con ganas que recibiera un buen castigo- a la par de imaginar lo horrible que era pagar tributo para la gente que apenas tenía para subsistir. El final me emocionó aunque sentí que la autora no terminó en libro como el primero. Lo recomiendo
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December 8, 2019
the imagery in this book is beyond your thinking.it will make you feel depressed,curious but for you it may be too much to handle.the langugue,the story line will slowly unfold leaving your eyes and mouth wide open.Will you ever find the truth?luckily you have to read the book to find the truth.
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671 reviews59 followers
June 20, 2009
Thora and Oddo are back, with even more excitement and adventure than the previous installment. Thora and Oddo are less confused and sheltered as they were before; now that they'd already had a taste of adventure and freedom, they seem to have matured considerably.

Their adventures take the two away from their own land and into new, unexplored territory. It was great to see them going off on their own and discovering new magic, new people and becoming even closer friends, and the material here is even more interesting because they've come to terms with their own strengths - Thora with her healing powers, and Oddo's magic, both of which is noticeably stronger when compared to the first book. Looking forward to the third!
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534 reviews11 followers
September 5, 2013
I enjoyed this book, it was a quick easy read - had it done and dusted in a day!
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Author 25 books46 followers
March 2, 2016
This second book in the series had the familiar characters facing new challenges with creativity and courage. An enjoyable read for young lovers of magic and adventure.
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