Kata and Tor
A thrilling fated lovers romance set during the Viking invasion of York in 1066, a tumultuous period of bloody battles and divided loyalties
$17.46
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2025
Summary
A tale of star-crossed young love set against the backdrop of the Viking invasion of York, from a master storyteller.
Tor is the youngest son of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway and leader of the Viking fleet, whose countless victories have been woven into song, his prowess the stuff of legend.
Kata knows little of her parents, but her heart yearns for something beyond the small world of her Anglo-Saxon village south of the great city of York.
When Tor …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781406399059 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1406399051 |
| Author: | Kevin Crossley-Holland |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 130mm x 196mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-14 |
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Critics Review
Crossley-Holland’s passion for history pulsates throughout this YA romance * The Bookseller *
Kevin Crossley-Holland is well known as a master storyteller, whose passion for history and folklore combined with skilled use of language make any book he writes a ‘must have’ as far as I am concerned… Perfect for anyone studying the events surrounding the conquest of England, Kata and Tor also offers an engaging ‘human’ story of those caught on opposing sides… a dramatic, immersive story which is a compelling read. * Reading Zone *
As always, Crossley-Holland is brilliant at providing details of landscape, diet and everyday life in these far-off times. He explores treachery, the value of integration as well as the disruption and cruelty of war. Throughout, the relatively modern dialogue is interspersed with verses and proverbs to invoke the Norse culture. Although it is a love story, that should not deter young readers aged 10+ from enjoying this gripping tale. – Sue Barrett * English 4-11 *
History lovers in particular will enjoy this tale much of which is historically accurate. * Red Reading Hub *
A very special and lovely read. * BookRead2Day *
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Kevin Crossley-Holland is a well-known poet and prize-winning author for children. His books include Heartsong, with Jane Ray, a collection of Poems, The Breaking Hour, both published in 2015, The Riddlemaster, published in June 2016. His retelling of traditional tales for Walker are Norse Myths, Norse Tales, Between Worlds and King Alfred and the Ice Coffin. The Seeing Stone won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award, the Smarties Prize Bronze medal, and the Tir na n-Og Award. His Arthur trilogy has won worldwide critical acclaim, sold well over one million copies, and been translated into twenty-five languages.
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