Mishaps in Miklagard (Medieval Muddles)

“I am Brom Belcher, and I travel to far-off lands for the honor of Christ, and the adventure of serving my fellow man…”Dive into the wild capers of Brom Belcher, a 12-year-old scholar and explorer, as he starts his epic journey to the far East! Perils meet him from the start, as he faces hungry wolves and greedy slavers. But what could be the end of Brom’s adventures instead flings him into many a mishap in Miklagard. There, in 13th century Constantinople, he vows to help solve the intriguing mystery of a long-dead Viking king’s stolen sword. Along the way, he’ll unearth deadly plots, find the oddest friends, dodge supervillains, outfox criminal syndicates, and unscramble secret codes! Oh, and there’s camels… There be many camels, anon!Here humor and imagination meet real history, transporting you to 13th century Constantinople (Miklagard) and Kievan Rus! You’ll learn about actual lands and events on the oft-overlooked edges of medieval Christendom. Enhanced with colorful graphics, maps, study questions, and a historical glossary, this book might be the most fun history lesson you’ll read. Read more