Ned, the son of Webb: What he did.

"Ned, the Son of Webb: What He Did" by William O. Stoddard, is a story set in a time of powerful ships and dreaming of conquering England, it follows a young boy named Ned Webb who is caught between youthful excitement for bravery and his uncle's world-worn understanding of battle. From observing the ironclad battleship Kentucky with Uncle Jack discussing warfare to finding himself at his grandfather's country home enjoying adventures and animals, Ned's life takes a turn when he's magically transported to a Norse village, and thrust into an adventurous role as Vikings prepare to raid England. This is a journey of youthful dreaming, history, and culture all rolled together, with Ned searching for his place within it all.