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Issue Details: First known date: 2005... 2005 The Runes Saga
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y separately published work icon The Runes of Odin Ben Julien , Milton : Jacaranda Wiley , 2005 Z1863211 2005 single work novel young adult historical fiction 'All Calum remembers is growing up in a peaceful settlement in the Isles on the edge of the North Sea. Across that icy sea, Lena has grown up the daughter of an Isles man taken as a slave in a Northern raid. As their two worlds collide, a spiralling cycle of violence, fear and bloodshed begins to engulf Calum and Lena. It seems that only by combining their fledgling knowledge of the Rune of Odin might they escape a terrible fate.' (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon The Legacy of Odin Ben Julien , Milton : Jacaranda Wiley , 2006 Z1863218 2006 single work novel young adult fantasy 'The battle between the Norselands and the Isles is over, but new battles await in the farthest reaches of the northern fjords: an icy wasteland inhabited by trolls, dwarves and goblins.

With enemies behind and ahead, Calum and Lena must answer the call of destiny. Their apprenticeship as duelva and vala will ready them to serve Odin's legacy, but only an assured command of the runes can bring triumph in the looming final battle against the ancient forces of chaos.' (Publisher's blurb)
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y separately published work icon The Iron Throne Ben Julien , Milton : Jacaranda Wiley , 2007 Z1863223 2007 single work novel young adult fantasy 'Ragnarok, the long prophesied end of the world, is looming as Calum, Lena and the Norse army withdraw ahead of the invading chaos horde. Under siege by their ancient enemy, the Jarls set aside their competition to band together to face this common foe. Calum and Lena's quest for mastery of the runes of Odin is drawing to an end as they summon every power they can to defend the Iron Throne - the seat of the Great Jarl of Harlheim. Whoever holds the throne holds the Norselands.The harsh northern winter signals a race of survival for the Norse - and for Calum and Lena. All that stands in the way of the destruction of their worlds is the runes of Odin and their courage...' (Publisher's blurb)

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