Junior Design Awards 2024 Bronze Winner judges comments: "This highly informative and fascinating guide to one of the most enigmatic, mysterious and fearsome groups of people in history is a real delight. This book uses tools such as a recurring character, engaging illustrations, craft activities and even recipes to help us become immersed in what the life of a Viking was really like and helps us to separate the facts from the myths of one of the most imagination - capturing times in history." "A compelling and absorbing but very accessible study of a truly fascinating time period." - Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior magazine, @juniormagazineonline "I enjoyed this fresh angle on a historical period beloved by all kids at one point!" - Lucy Clayton, Dolls house maker and writer, @mslucyclayton https://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/junior-design-awards/best-designed-illustrated-book-for-children-factual-published-within-last-12-months-junior-design-awards-2024/ Wrd About Books magazine "Did you know that Viking means, ''Sea Raider?'' Not all Vikings were bloodthirsty raiders though - some came to foreign lands to settle peacefully, in fact most were farmers, craftworkers or traders. Learn about their travels, their trades and even have a go at weaving your own loom, making a Thor''s hammer pendant or a Viking drinking horn!" Mid-West Book Review https://www.
midwestbookreview.com/cbw/aug_24.htm#worldhistory "Fascinating, informative, and fun, [ Live Like A Viking ] is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library European History collections and the personal reading lists of young readers with an interest in Viking history and lore." @inclusive_childrens_books Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/p/C_V5uorMV08/?img_index=1 "a mesmerising look into the daily life of Vikings.The illustrations are fabulous. They''re detailed, rich in tone and so engaging.
This book is [a] perfect teaching tool for [a] look at history through immersive storytelling and beautiful visuals. It''s an invaluable resource for bringing the Viking Age to life in the classroom." @stylishmodernmotherhood Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_u-z_wpuPI/?igsh=MXVia2txbjR3aThveQ%3D%3D "A fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in the Viking age. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young girl that bring the Viking era to life.The facts are interesting & the artwork is also fun." The School Librarian December 2024 "This very attractive, very informative colourful book is RJ Unstead for the twenty-first century.
As Unstead did, Claire Saunders and her illustrator, Ruth Hickson, bring history vividly to life and make it richly relatable with bite-size sections.At the same time, we read a narrative about a Viking girl named Astrid, and there are practical activities." @homeplayexplore Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/p/DAd0p-PMnsO/ "What was it like to live like a Viking? Find out in this fact-filled book that''s packed with information as well as hands-on craft ideas, authentic recipes and stories!.This book would be great for information settings as well as the home. A useful guide with plenty of illustrations!" Reading Zone magazine, 5-star review, https://www.readingzone.
com/books/live-like-a-viking-discovering-the-secrets-of-the-vikings/ "a beautifully presented and incredibly informative non-fiction book that delves into the history of the Vikings.Clear, bold engaging text is laid out in easily-accessible sections on a page and with engaging, colourful drawn pictures.As well as more well-known Viking facts (their longships and longhouses), there are details that enlighten and engage the reader with the level of indepth knowledge" @picturebookplaydate Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/p/C-LSdPKvq4i/?img_index=1 "Live Like A Viking takes on Vikings in such a cool way. It''s not only explanatory but also hands on, with crafts kids can explore. This would be a great summer book for kids ready to spend some time inside!" @father_teacher_reader Instagram review https://www.instagram.
com/p/C8L3qu_scvs/?img_index=1 "An in depth exploration of the everyday life of the vikings and their multifaceted society." @mrsbrownsbookbox Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/p/C-LSdPKvq4i/?img_index=1 " Fascinating and insightful, this book condenses information about Viking society and culture so well across double page spreads, particularly helping the reader learn about the life of ordinary people in Viking times. As well as information, the books also shares crafts and recipes to try so you too can live like a Viking." @family_book_club_ Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Th0CpoTBf/?img_index=1 "This brilliant non fiction book is full of fascinating information and really shows you who the real Viking people were.
There are easy to read facts, storytelling, craft projects, recipes and gorgeous illustrations throughout making this a very accessible book for readers 7+. This would be the perfect book to accompany the topic in school and a very useful book to have at home!" Crunchy Family https://crunchyfamily.com/how-to-make-a-weaving-loom-with-kids/ " Live Like a Viking is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in the Viking age. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young girl that bring the Viking era to life." @booksb4bedtime Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/p/C8sNsLtqV4A/?img_index=1 "an engaging read for both home and classroom settings. Perfect for history buffs, educators, and home-schooling families, ''Live Like a Viking'' offers a rich, immersive experience that illuminates the epic era of the Vikings.
" mylittlebrightsparks Instagram review https://www.instagram.com/p/C837bKkMTX8/?img_index=1 "An immersive and informative guide to the Viking Age which shows you who the real people were! It''s a fascinating and insightful journey back in time".