Wulf and the Power of Thorn (The Wulf Chronicles)

Did you think the Normans won the Battle of Hastings in 1066? Think again! When thirteen-year-old Wulf went into battle against the Normans, his mother gave him a rune-stone, a good luck charm to wear round his neck. Not only did it keep him alive but the English won a great victory! Now there is a premonition of evil. Dangerous magicians want the rune-stone and they will stop at nothing to get it. Wulf suddenly finds himself drawn into a world of kidnap, intrigue and sorcery, along with his friends Oz, Bronwen and Abdul. As he struggles against monsters and evil powers, the ancient gods are helpless. Wulf learns to his horror that the fate of the world rests in his own hands... A story of magic, mystery and the power of runes. A thrilling read by a talented author - you won't be able to put it down! (Penny Joelson)