Nancy Farmer

4 summariesFantasy, Children's, Science Fiction

Nancy Farmer is an American author known for her works of fiction, particularly in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Her notable books include "The House of the Scorpion," which explores themes of identity and ethics, as well as "The Sea of Trolls," "The Land of the Silver Apples," and "The Islands of the Blessed," which are part of a series inspired by Norse mythology.

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Books by Nancy Farmer

4 books available

The House of the Scorpion
Nancy Farmer
4.1 (79k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a dystopian future, a clone named Matt, raised as livestock for his ruthless progenitor, must grapple with his identity and fight for survival and personhood in a world that denies his humanity.
The Sea of Trolls
Nancy Farmer
4.0 (15k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Kidnapped by Vikings and forced on a dangerous quest by a shape-shifting half-troll queen, young Jack must navigate a world of dragons, giant spiders, and surprisingly friendly troll-boars to find Mimir's Well and save his sister, all while learning to "just say no to pillaging" in 8th-century Scandinavia.
The Land of the Silver Apples
Nancy Farmer
4.0 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Thirteen-year-old bard-in-training Jack plunges into a treacherous 790 AD Britain, battling unruly monks, ancient gods, and a menagerie of mythical creatures to rescue his sister from the Lady of the Lake, all while grappling with his own burgeoning, earthquake-inducing magic.
The Islands of the Blessed
Nancy Farmer
4.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
After a devastating tornado and a draugr's appearance, a young berserker, a bard, and a boy travel to the fin folk's realm to atone for a death, battling mythical creatures and their own beliefs in a world where Norse, Pagan, and Christian lore intertwine.