Author of the Month - December

Author Rosalind Kerven has written more than fifty children’s books, selling in 20 countries. She has a special interest in world myths and fairy tales - and also in Vikings. She spent over five years developing Grim Gruesome and writing The Cursed Sword and has visited all the northern lands where the Vikings once lived. She is also a reviewer, story teller and publisher.

The Cursed Sword by Rosalind Kerven
Astrid’s mysterious uncle lends Bjarni a marvellous sword so he can join a pirate ship and win some treasure but the sword’s hilt is carved with strange rune letters which turn out to be a dangerous curse!

The Queen's Poison by Rosalind Kerven - Published February 09
The child-hating villaim Grim Gruesome is on his way to the Viking town of Jorvik. Dalla and her brothers Aki and Frodi are terrified. Should the three children trust the fierce 'berserk' warrior who offers them protection? Or should they seek help from the Queen of Jorvik - even though everyone says she's a witch?