Yo, Vikings!

Written by Judy Schachner

A girl dreams of a Viking ship and makes it a reality.

3.9 Goodreads · 117 ratings

32 pages· 1,594 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

Emma's school project on Erik the Red ignites a wild dream: to own a real Viking ship. Armed with a tinfoil helmet and a plan, she enlists a librarian's help. Can her imagination and determination bring a dragon-prowed ship to her backyard, astonishing her town? Discover the magic of dreams and discovery in this whimsical tale.

From the publisher

Yo-wee-o! In a milestone picture book, author-illustrator Judith Byron Schachner brings us an inspiring story about making dreams come true, seasoned with a hearty helping of heroic Viking history and lore. Emma is excited as she starts to read about Erik the Red for a school report on world explorers. The excitement grows to epic proportions when she sets her sights on obtaining a real Viking ship. With a tinfoil helmet, a fighting spirit, and the help of a kindly librarian, she hatches a plan . . . and amazes her entire town when an authentic, dragon-prowed ship arrives in her backyard! Rich with details and humor in art and text, this is a tale about the magic of discovery and how far imagination, fueled by knowledge, can take one determined little girl.

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