The extraordinary life of the viking outlaw who became an emperor's bodyguard, a princess's husband and finally a king.

Review An attractive title to lead boys (and girls) to reflect on the possible derivation of Harald Hardrada's nickname! One of the shadowy figures of the Viking/Saxon/Norman historical interchange around 1066, Hardnut emerges from this short novel as a ruthless but talented individual. The quirky illustrations support the text admirably, making it an engaging read for over 10s reading slightly below their chronological age.

2008-09-04