Kate, Eddie, and Angus are dazzled by pictures of Viking warriors' deadly axes and blingy swords in their library books. But when they're transported back in time to Scandinavia in 991 CE, they must figure out if they have what it takes to become Vikings themselves. A big, burly Viking called Bjorn initiates the kids in the ways of wielding a battle ax, plundering and looting, and soon they learn all sorts of other tricks as well, including how to get shipshape and navigate the seven seas with just a stone, how to recite rude poems, and how to scare enemies into submission before a battle even begins. Hervor, the haunted shield-maiden, is also on hand to share her tips on how to take off with a handsome ransom and how to make it into Valhalla in the afterlife.

Includes index.

So you want to be a Viking? -- Bjorn's Viking checklist -- Which leader should you follow? -- Choose your weapons -- Shopping for your gear -- Getting ship-shape -- Shipwreck! -- If sailing isn't for you... -- Become a beserker -- 5 epic places to plunder -- Hervor's campaign pep talk -- Get ready to charge! -- The booty -- The sword's sleep -- Viking world map -- Glossary -- Reading runes.