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Thora has a problem. She is the only one in the family who can't do magic. None of her spells work and she can't protect herself like her other family members do. Across the valley, Oddo has the opposite problem. He is supposed to be a farmer, yet he can make magic that changes the weather or controls animals. His father won't abide magic, so Oddo has to hide his skills.When Oddo and Thora meet, they learn to help each other. Thora explains the world of magic to Oddo, and learns to plant and grow on Oddo's farm. Thora suggests Oddo use his newfound magic to fix things up but, when things go wrong, the two friends learn that magic isn't always the best way. Together they must work to put things to rights - making use of both magic and hard work - a union which pays dividends. Set in the world of Vikings, Runestone is a rich narrative fantasy - strong both on plot and imagination. Author Anna Ciddor makes use of real Viking lifestyle and beliefs in this first book of her Viking Magic series. Runestone, by Anna Ciddor
Allen & Unwin, 2002 This book is available from  Other Great Fantasy Titles Pincus Corbett's Strange Adventure, by Odo Hirsch
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