I really wanted to like these short stories about Inga, and I tried several times to read them, but they were just not compelling enough to hold my interest. I may pass them along to my teenager, but as of yet, he has had no interest. ( )

I received a copy of Inga the Viking Girl from the LibraryThing Early Reviewers & I have to say that it is a shame I have it as an e-book as I am positive that my nieces, Hannah & Morgan would love it!

Inga (who as the title suggests), is a Viking girl from Einersfjord, Greenland & this book comprises 2 short stories about her. The first is called Inga Goes A-Viking & is about the village & villagers of Einersfjord, who are facing a very big dilemma. They are running out of supplies to repair their home & the merchant ships which used to stop in Einersfjord have stopped coming. The elders must decide what to do to save their town & make the decision to go A-viking - to return to their old way of life, raiding, to save their homes.

The second story is called Inga Plans a Wedding. Inga's sister, Anna is bethrothed to Gorvid, the meanest, smelliest boy in the village. Anna is distraught - she has her heart set someone else & she and Inga set about making a plan to get either Gorvid, or their father to change their minds & call off the pairing. Will they succeed?

Inga is a mischeivious girl - determined to be a tom-boy & get to do the things that boys do. I don't often read children's books, not having any children myself, but I really enjoyed this one! My only complaint is that it simply isn't long enough. I would like to see Grant write a whole series of them - kind of like the Nancy Drew books I read when I was a kid. ( )

An interesting set of stories about Inga and her life in a Viking village. They left me wanting to know more although I am not sure how historically accurate her portrayal really is. ( )

I got this book as I thought it would be good to read to my kids (aged 8 and 5) - and it was. The book consists of two short stories about Inga, a young girl growing up in a Norse community. She is a real tomboy and both stories revolve around her desire to break out of the stereotype of growing up to become a wife and mother. Inga wants to have adventure in her life.

The stories manage to evoke a level of realism about life in Norse society, without needing to resort to gory battle scenes, so they are suitable for younger readers or listeners. The first story in particular was interesting as it presents a different perspective on why these communities would go a viking. Rather than portray these people as bloodthirsty warriors hell bent on pillage and plunder, they are portrayed as unwilling participants who only agree to take to their long boat to save the community from starvation.

For the real pedants there are probably a few too many spelling errors, but overall this was an enjoyable book and both the kids and I were left wanting more stories about Inga and her community. ( )

Inga the Viking Girl is a set of two cute short stories about a young viking girl who want to share in the adventures of her male tribesmen instead of becoming the lady her mother would like her to be. The stories are short, easy to read, and exciting adventures.

I wish the second part Inga plans a wedding hadn't cut off so abruptly though. I was eager to read more and I thought the ending could have taken it a bit further. I would definately love to read more though if it gets written. ( )