Description
Viking Expeditions
Book Summary
Join Victor, Cristina, Celoni, and Ibis on their second adventure through time. On this occasion, they will travel to Iceland in the year 980 to face the Vikings. With the help of the Time Clock, readers must solve questions and discover historical curiosities while trying to recover a valuable silver brooch. This work combines comic dialogue with an adventure novel, offering an interactive and educational reading experience for children aged 9 to 12.
What is it about?
The Time Explorers have a new mission: to travel to Iceland in the year 980 to recover a silver brooch that King Harald II of Norway gifted to Erik the Red, the famous explorer who founded the first Viking settlement in Greenland. However, their enemy, Malefico Durador, will stand in their way once again. To advance in the story, readers must use the Time Clock included in the book to decipher pages hidden behind a red background and discover fascinating historical facts. At the end, they will find additional sections such as curiosities explained by the characters, a thematic cooking recipe, and a game set in that era, as well as the stories of relevant historical figures.
Main Themes
- Time travel and historical adventures
- Viking culture and expeditions in the 10th century
- The figure of Erik the Red and the colonization of Greenland
- Puzzle solving and interactive reading
- Friendship and teamwork in the face of adversity
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 who enjoy adventure stories, time travel, and learning about ancient civilizations. It is ideal for readers looking for an interactive experience with elements of comics and games, and for those who want to get started with historical fiction in an enjoyable and participatory way.
What this book offers
- Encourages active reading through solving puzzles with the Time Clock.
- Introduces historical concepts about the Vikings in a fun and accessible way.
- Includes practical activities such as a cooking recipe and a themed game.
- Offers a free reading guide for classroom use.
- Allows for the collection of virtual objects and the download of additional digital content after passing a test.
Technical Specifications
- Author: ORTIZ CASAS, JORDI
- Publisher: Editorial el Pirata
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: PRIMITIVE HISTORY: C. 500-C. 1450/1500, ADVENTURE STORIES (CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT), HISTORICAL FICTION (CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT), HISTORY AND THE PAST (CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: THE TIME EXPLORERS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 202
- Weight: 362 g
Editorial Review
Viking Expeditions is a solid proposal within children's literature that combines entertainment and learning. Its hybrid format between comic and novel, together with the interactive mechanism of the Time Clock, makes it an effective tool for capturing the attention of young readers. The inclusion of complementary activities and the possibility of downloading digital content expand its educational value, especially in school settings. It is a recommended option for families and educators looking to introduce children to history in a playful and participatory way.