by Nancy Farmer
First published 2005
Jack possesses a rare gift. He can sense the ancient magic that flows in powerful currents deep beneath the earth. He has learned to command this force. When Viking raiders attack and drag him across the sea, this magical power saves his life. But Jack faces a greater test when the beautiful yet cruel queen of the Northmen sends him on the most dangerous journey he has ever undertaken. She commands him to travel to the source of all magic itself. This means venturing into the land where trolls and dragons dwell. Jack must rely on his magical abilities to survive this perilous quest, but even his powers may not be enough to protect him in a realm where ancient creatures rule and magic flows at its strongest.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, magic
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, quest
Setting: Northmen, Drachenmeer
Period: ancient
478 pages · Hardcover · Loewe