Sword Song, by Rosemary Sutcliff

(Paperback, 288 pages, first published in 2005)

Discovered among Rosemary Sutcliff's papers after her death in 1992, Sword Song is the swashbuckling epic of a young Viking swordsman, banished from his home for unintentionally killing a man, who takes up a new life as a mercenary.

Cautions: This book has been vetted by values-aligned Christian schools that partner with Storyglory, but it has not been fully reviewed by Storyglory staff.

Recommended Age: 12-18