The Road to Miklagard

The Road to Miklagard is the second installment in Henry Treece's Viking era series, set in 785 AD. It follows young Harald Sigurdson on a perilous journey that begins with a quest for a treasure hoard in Ireland. His adventure takes a dramatic turn when he is captured by pirates and forced into slavery, eventually landing him in the distant city of Miklagard, known today as Istanbul. This chapter book, suitable for ages 4-11, offers a gripping historical narrative that explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the struggle for freedom against a backdrop of ancient Viking life and distant lands. Parents should be prepared to discuss the themes of capture and slavery, which are central to the plot.

2nd of 3 books on the Viking era, in which in 785 Harald Sigurdson sails to Ireland to wrest a treasure hoard from the giant Grummoch, is captured by pirates and taken in slavery to Miklagard (Istanbul).