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Who were the Vikings, those fierce warriors of the north? Were they descendants of Norse gods, complete with formidable horned helmets and long blonde hair? Were they a sea-faring people who were masters at geography and navigation? Were they conquerors? Join modern-day kids Annie and Nico as they navigate the choppy waters surrounding the history of the Vikings in this pocket-sized book.
About the author
Fabrice Erre, born in 1973 in France, is an author and teacher of comics, as well as an accomplished historian. Through his comics, he seeks above all to parody human behavior, teasing out our little personal weaknesses and our vulnerability to manipulation by the masses. Most recently, putting his history background to good use, Erre has teamed up with artist Sylvain Savoia to create the series THE THREAD OF HISTORY, set on bringing the past to vivid life for younger readers.
Born in 1969,
Sylvain Savoia grew up in France, and discovered comicbooks at a young age. In 1989, he registered at the Saint-Luc art school in Brussels. Savoia enjoys a prolific international career illustrating comics.
Summary
Annie and Nico learn about the warriors of the north, the Vikings!
Who
were the Vikings, those fierce warriors of the north? Were they descendants of
Norse gods, complete with formidable horned helmets and long blonde hair? Were
they a sea-faring people who were masters at geography and navigation? Were they
conquerors? Join modern-day kids Annie and Nico as they navigate the choppy
waters surrounding the history of the Vikings in this pocket-sized
book.
