The Viking Quest Series

Written by Lois Walfrid Johnson, this series of five books are all about a girl named Briana O'Toole, and her brother, Devin. Dev, Bree, and many other people who lived near them were both taken from their home by a fourteen-year-old viking named Mikkel, and his men. Bree hates Mikkel with all her might, especially because she saved his life, thinking that he was one her and Devin's good friends. That was when he was in Ireland the first time, scouting out the land for his raid. Mikkel was the leader of a viking merchant ship, but, against his father's wishes, he had led a band of vikings on a raid throughout the Irish countryside, instead of trading peacefully in Dublin like he was supposed to. Now, all that Bree and Devin can think of is escape. However, Mikkel is certain that he will never let Bree go. She is a valuable slave, and, although he knows that she hates him, Mikkel truly respects her. But can Bree and Dev ever trust Mikkel?

The Bronze Bow

This is a wonderful book, written by Elizabeth George Speare. The main character is Daniel, a young adult/teenager who who is living his life to avenge his father, who was killed by the Romans. He lives in a cave, high on a mountain with many outlaws. Waiting to drive out the Romans who have captured and own their small town of Galilee, this rough band of men raid caravans and steal sheep to survive. But Daniel's life is changed one day when an old friend of his, named Joel, and Joel's sister, Malthace, take a trip to the mountains, where Daniel is forced to think of things he would rather forget. But the unfortunate death of his grandmother bring Daniel back down the the village, where he hears of a man named Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus speaks about driving out the Romans, but Daniel is upset that this teacher does not seem eager to take action and fight the people who tore his life apart. Eventually, Daniel begins to take matters into his own hands, but as things begin to get out of control, Daniel realizes that he has gone to far. He needs to give up his hate, and forgive the Romans who he so mightily detests.