Sigrid and the Sword of Fenrir

A heroic fantasy novel for 10-14 year olds based on Norse mythology, with a heroine who rocks!

The exploits of young Sigrid, who has just saved her father from death and her village from famine with the help of the god Odin, are known throughout Scania. Bolstered by her newfound fame, Sigrid visits Jarl Haarik and his son with her father. During a welcome banquet, in front of the entire assembly, a völva has a vision that is compromising to say the least: according to the seer, Sigrid’s destiny will ultimately be nothing extraordinary and will not bring honor to her family. For Sigrid, it is humiliating. Upset, she prays fervently to the gods. Some time later, deep in a forge where she was seeking solitude, she recognizes Odin. He offers her a new mission. The impetuous Sigrid accepts without hesitation. Perhaps a little too quickly…