Raven Speak

Raven Speak by Diane Lee Wilson

Reading Level:  6.6
AR Points: 10

The men of the Viking clan have sailed off to find food for their starving people, with Asa Coppermane, the chieftain's strongwilled daughter, helplessly watching them go.  In the meantime, Jorgen, the clans' wise man, is eager for his power over the people to be complete.  A battle between Asa and Jorgen forces Asa to flee on her horse.  She meets Wenda, an old, on-eyed woman who speaks to her crows and seems to know everything about Asa and her clan.  Will she help Asa save her people?

I like this book more than I thought I would... I liked Asa, probably since she loved horses so much. The characters were also believeable; the strength that Asa shows is pretty amazing, but she only does what she feels she has to do... she's tough but not super-human. Rating: **** 4 Stars