Eight Days of Luke

Teen & Young Adult Norse Myths & Legends eBooks

Author: Diana Wynne Jones

“Just kindle a flame and I’ll be with you.” It’s summer vacation, but David’s miserably stuck with his unpleasant relatives. Then a strange boy named Luke turns up, charming and fun, joking that David has released him from a prison. Or is he joking? He certainly seems to have strange powers, and control over fire… Luke has family problems of his own, and some very dar….Read More

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