How to be a Viking

Band: Extended
Scheme: Collins Big Cat
Type: Non-Fiction
Author: Scoular Anderson
ISBN: 9780007230792
How to be a Viking book cover

What's the book about?

This lively information book shows you, step by step, what life was really like for Vikings, from the homes they lived in to the clothes they wore and the games they played. You’ll discover how they built their ships, where they travelled, and what they did on their daring raids. Funny pictures and short chapters make it easy and fun to explore the world of these bold seafaring adventurers.

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Reviews

Ethan, Age 6

Rating:

This book is about
In this books it tells you about Vikings and what you need to do to be one. To be a Viking you would have to come from Scandinavia. Vikings were often farmers or shipbuilders. They enjoyed wrestling, playing music and playing games. Vikings carried swords and axes for when they raided places. They raided Britain because it had churches with gold, silver and precious stones and good farmland.

The main characters are
None

My favourite part of the book is
Looking at the pictures of the shields.

I would also like to say
A Viking called Erik the Red sailed from Norway to a place that he named Greenland.

Ciaran, Age 6

Rating:

This book is about
The book tells you how to be a Viking in 13 easy stages. To be a Viking, you have to be able to explore and find things like jewels and other precious things. It also tells you how Viking houses are made, what their ships look like, how they dress and the games they play.

The main characters are
The Vikings.

My favourite part of the book is
Finding out about the precious things they get from a raid.

I would also like to say
I also liked finding out where they travelled to.