John Flanagan: The Outcasts (2011, Philomel Books)
434 pages
English language
Published Sept. 6, 2011 by Philomel Books.
Skandian outcasts Hal, Stig, and others do battle at sea against the Wolves and the Sharks, in the ultimate race across icy waters where not everyone thinks of the competition as play.
Another interesting, action filled book from John Flanagan. Even teenagers like me (with 53+ years experience) will find the values, characters, and story line worthwhile.
scandians modelled after comics vikings, with horned helmets, who measure distances in meters and kilometers, time in hours, minutes and seconds, who have schools and young scout camps, and all can read and write... shit, i don't know what's wrong with those contemporary authors :-/ still, might be an enjoyable read for 13-year old teens.
