Havelok the Dane: A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln

"Havelok the Dane: A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln" by Charles W. Whistler is a historical fiction novel that uses old legends to tell its story, focusing on a young prince named Havelok during a dangerous time in England when the Danes had a strong presence. The book looks at what shapes a person, being true to others, and fighting for what is rightfully yours when there's fighting all around. We meet Grim the Fisher and his family in Denmark while King Gunnar is in charge, but things change when Hodulf, a Viking leader, attacks. Havelok escapes being killed, and Grim takes him in, starting the prince's journey of survival and excitement. The beginning of the story makes you feel like something bad is about to happen, as Grim gets ready for trouble, and it shows how strong people can be when they stick together.