Part of Magic Tree House, book 15
First published 1998
Jack and Annie arrive on a cliff overlooking the choppy waters around ancient Ireland. Morgan has sent them back in time with a warning about Vikings, but the siblings must find a specific story before they can return home. The misty island seems peaceful at first, but Viking longships appear on the horizon at dawn. Their dragon-headed prows cut through the morning fog as raiders prepare to attack the local monastery. Jack and Annie must navigate between fierce warriors and frightened monks to complete their mission. A cheerful monk becomes their unlikely ally, but finding the right story requires them to witness the full Viking assault. The children discover that courage comes in many forms as they watch ordinary people face extraordinary danger. Success depends on their ability to stay hidden while the raid unfolds around them.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Ireland, Monastery
Period: Ancient
73 pages · Paperback · Random House Books for Young Readers