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  • Published: 1 September 1981
  • ISBN: 9780140443837
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $26.00

Orkneyinga Saga

The History of the Earls of Orkney



A fascinating account of the time of the Vikings and the feuds of the Orkney Isles

Written around AD 1200 by an unnamed Icelandic author, the Orkneyinga Saga is an intriguing fusion of myth, legend and history. The only medieval chronicle to have Orkney as the central place of action, it tells of an era when the islands were still part of the Viking world, beginning with their conquest by the kings of Norway in the ninth century. The saga describes the subsequent history of the Earldom of Orkney and the adventures of great Norsemen such as Sigurd the Powerful, St Magnus the Martyr and Hrolf, the conqueror of Normandy. Savagely powerful and poetic, this is a fascinating depiction of an age of brutal battles, murder, sorcery and bitter family feuds.

  • Published: 1 September 1981
  • ISBN: 9780140443837
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $26.00

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Hayden Ahlbrandt, LPC, is a synergetic play therapist supervisor and dad of three who helps kids and adults make sense of emotions and behaviors. He believes that when we understand what’s happening, both for our kids and ourselves, it helps us respond more intentionally with connection, compassion, and playfulness. When he’s not talking about emotions, Hayden is spending time with his wife, chasing after his kids, playing beach volleyball, and exploring the world with his family.

Elif Balta Parks is a children's book illustrator with a love for whimsical and colorful creations. Originally from Istanbul, she now calls Shropshire, UK home. Elif infuses art with the rich experiences of her dual cultural background. Her work exudes a hand-drawn charm, reflecting her passion for storytelling and adventure.