Tuesday 9 April 2013

The book reviews

The Viking's Apprentice has been on sale for 10 days and is already attracting a lot of reviews. I can't tell you how happy I am to say that they are all 5 star reviews. One is from an independent reviewer from Worldpress and two are from teachers. The teaching reviews are important to me as my book is aimed at that age group from perhaps Primary 6 upwards. The others are from happy readers, which of course I greatly appreciate.

I am thankful for every reader who takes the time to write a review and I am glad that The Viking's Apprentice connected with them in a way that made them want to write a review.

You can purchase your copy of the book here for £2.99 UK and $2.99 USA Buy The Viking's Apprentice

Here are the reviews so far. Thank you to everyone who has written a review and to everyone who has purchased the book.


5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic31 Mar 2013
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I'll be honest. I wasn't expecting much from this book. It's really not my thing and not a genre I tend to read, the artwork on the cover is nice. I found this author when I opened up my Rebbie Reviews twitter account and thought I'd give it a whirl.

So, what did I think? Well it seemed a little strange, the book opens with vikings and then the next thing you know you're in a school at the end of term. I figured it'd be some little boy's wild imagination or a school project. Peter, our main character is going to spend the summer at his grandad's house in Campbell's Cove. Then the book really gets going! This is a story like none I've ever read, it's got everything from kids to vikings to witches, trolls and talking bears!

Aimed at older children and young adults, it's fun for a wide range of people including those who are fans of the genre, it's well written with good description but still allowing that bit of artistic license for the reader. It's easy to read and I could not put this book down, by mid way through I was completely hooked and excited to see what would happen next.

I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone but any of you guys with young teens? Get this book to them!

9/10

Kevin's next book is in the works now and I for one, cannot wait to read it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read with plenty to get a kids imagination going,,8 April 2013
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Not my normal kind of read,however it turned out to be a real page turner.
It's without a doubt aimed at older children with active imaginations (8 onwards) with memorable characters you are taken to places with each chapter that just feeds to your excitement. Has left me guessing about the next book which is what a good book is all about.
It's a must buy when it's out on paper back for my house hold for my son and I can't wait for the next book to be released.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!8 April 2013
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Everyone should download this book! The story is amazing and extremely well written. The characters are excellent and very believable. If you want to spend an enjoyable few hours of reading.This is the book for you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous7 April 2013
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I loved this book. I'm a primary teacher and am sure the pupils in my class would enjoy it too! It would really help ignite their imaginations, it is a true adventure story with the setting, characters and plot needed to keep you thoroughly engaged. It reminds me of the fun adventures I used to read and reenact when I was younger. The Viking's Apprentice is certainly more fast paced and thrilling than some of the more traditional adventure series. It does however give you the warm feeling of comradery which children relate to and often refer to when using their own imaginations. I feel this successful combination makes it suitable for both boys and girls to enjoy- oh and adults of course too!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth reading!4 April 2013
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This story is aimed at older children/young adults. It moved along at a good pace. The characters were engaging with the "goodies" appearing real and likeable and the "baddies" bad enough that you definitely wanted them sorted out. I felt a real sense of involvement in the plot and read it in 2 sittings - would have been one if I hadn't had a previous engagement! This will appeal to readers who enjoy books along the lines of Harry Potter or Artemis Fowl and could be enjoyed equally by boys or girls. Definitely one worth having on the bookshelf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars.1 April 2013
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Absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to read the next instalment. This book will appeal to all age groups and I am looking forward to reading it to my youngest so I can immerse myself in the story once more. Well done Kevin.
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