Today, I’d like to introduce you to the madcap mash-up I never thought I’d see: a tiny Viking warrior and a legendary mind-reading unicorn!

“Velda is a tiny warrior with a big axe and an even bigger attitude. Some people don’t think girls can be proper Vikings. Velda doesn’t agree!

When Velda’s beloved axe is taken hostage by a troublesome (and extremely stinky) troll, Velda and her misfit crew discover there’s only one way to defeat him: a special potion made of unicorn horn. Except, unicorns are extinct, aren’t they…?

Legend says that a herd of the mindreading, magical and frankly fabulous-smelling creatures may still exist in remote Pictland. But Velda’s not the only one looking for them, and this enemy wants more than just their horns. Can Velda and her chaotic crew save both her axe and the unicorns, before it’s too late?”

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Vikings and unicorns are a powerhouse pairing, guaranteed to bring in the readers! Any young adventurer who is tempted to join Velda on her quest to find a unicorn and vanquish Sharpsie the troll will not be disappointed. Packed with peril, plots, and poop, there is LOTS to entertain and amuse with the added bonus of a generous helping of illustrations to add to the hilarity.

On an entirely different note, I love that strong (if sometimes tiny) female characters take centre stage in this laugh-a-minute romp with the crew of The Mangy Mitt.

Easy to read and thoroughly engaging, I would recommend this title to anyone aged 7+

Jo.

*Many thanks to Young Kelpies for inviting me to be a part of this blog tour*