Great story, thrilling and full of adventure. This is a fast read, that will draw you in to the end. Recommend for book lover. This is an all-time favorite author of mine. This author grabs your imagination and paints a beautiful story every time.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great chapter book for an adventurous kiddo! Craig is still on the hunt for Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, when he uncovers some gold coins. But these coins aren’t just regular coins, they are enchanted and allow Craig to discover the entrance to Nessie’s cave. Interwoven within this mystical book are historical facts about Scotland as well as scientific ones, and let’s face it it wouldn’t be a Lois Wickstrom book if there’s wasn’t a little science mixed in there! Overall this book is fantastic and will keep a young chapter book reader entertained!
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am really enjoying the adventures with Craig and Linda and their mission to save Nessie’s Grotto. I didn’t think they would ever see Nessie again from the last time they were there, their parents seemed really upset with them talking about Nessie constantly, but I am glad they were able to come back. The lesson on earthquakes and seismographs is a great addition to the book, it gives children something to actually learn while reading a fun story. I look forward to their next adventure with Nessie.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah
Nessie and the Viking Gold is the second book in the Nessie’s Grotto Series. This is a chapter book aimed for children ages 7-12 but I think children of any age will enjoy reading this book. My five year old son loved it so much we’ve read it three times already and I’m there will be many more. Follow along with Craig and Linda and Loch Ness Monster as they take us on another fun and exciting adventure. The illustrations help to bring the story to life and my son loved them. I highly recommend reading this cute children’s book and we look forward to reading more from this Author.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nessie and the Viking Gold is a children’s chapter book for kids between the ages of 7-12 years of age. It is Book Two in the Nessie’s Grotto Series and continues with the adventures of Craig and Linda who have returned to Loch Ness. On their last visit Craig took some Viking gold coins that could be either blessed or cursed and might possibly be the only way to return to Nessie’s Grotto. Nessie shows Craig and Linda the damage being done to her Grotto and how her children are in danger. Now the children must try to find a way to stop a concert about to be held by a popular singer at Urquhart Castle before it destroys Nessie’s Grotto. The children are in for an adventure full of fun, action, magic, Vikings, Mermaids, and magic. Along the way they will forge friendships and learn about making decisions. A fun read with beautiful illustrations that really bring the story to life.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up because my kids and I love reading all of her books so much! We read the first book in this series together, so we were ecstatic to get our hands on the second installment! I thought my youngest (8-year-old) would be just out of range for this one, but he was definitely intrigued throughout the entire book. We also love the Loch Ness monster, and this just solidified our feelings! I enjoyed that the Scottish culture was represented, and the illustrations sprinkled throughout helped make the story come to life. The author does an amazing job keeping us on our toes to see if Nessie will be safe in the grotto or if a crazy rock concert will cause too much disruption. I highly recommend this book to not only the young ones in your life, but also for you!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“Nessie and the Viking Gold” by Lois June Wickstrom is an entertaining and engaging children’s book that takes readers on a thrilling adventure involving stolen coins, a legendary Loch Ness monster, and a rock concert at a historic castle. The story follows Craig, who unwittingly steals coins from a Viking treasure chest at the bottom of Loch Ness.
What makes this story particularly interesting is the unique twist that the stolen coins are somehow blessed or cursed, leading Craig to Nessie’s lair. The author manages to create an atmosphere of mystery and suspense with this plot point, keeping readers engaged from the very beginning.
The book also incorporates elements of Scottish culture, such as the setting of Urquhart Castle and the rock concert featuring the characters’ favorite singer. This adds depth and authenticity to the story, making it more relatable and enjoyable for young readers. Even as an adult, I learned things, such as the Loch was formed because it is on a fault line.
Overall, “Nessie and the Viking Gold” is a well-written and imaginative children’s book that successfully combines elements of adventure, mystery, and Scottish culture. The characters are likable and relatable, and the plot is engaging and fast-paced. Young readers will surely enjoy the thrilling escapades of Craig and Linda as they navigate their way through this exciting tale.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My son and I have read many Lois Wickstrom books and we love them all. We were excited to see a longer kids book from her! This is another adorable heartfelt story. Despite it being a longer book by this author, it was still a fun and quick read. It kept my son’s attention and he couldn’t wait to hear more.
I haven’t read the first book in this series, but I don’t feel like I was really missing anything. My son and I loved the adventure the kids went on to try to save the Grotto.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah. I love this author so my nephew and I are always excited to read them. This one is another adventure with Craig & Linda at the grotto which their parents are terrified of due to being scared of them drowning. They are going to enjoy all kinds of fun things including a concert, a Viking treasure hunt and Nessie their friends home may be in danger. Nessie is based of the Loch Ness Monster and she is friends with Craig & Linda. This series is geared towards 7-12 year olds but my 5 year old nephew loves them. This would make a great gift for the young one in your life. Such great books for families.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
Nessie and the Viking Gold is the second book in the Nessie’s Grotto series by Lois Wickstrom. This continues the ‘Nessie’s Grotto’ adventures we started in book one and is another intriguing chapter storybook for children aged 7 – 12 years-old.
It is a delightful fantasy with adventure, myths & legends, action, drama, emotion, secrets, discovery, suspense, challenges, choices, tension, and more.
There are over a dozen cute illustrations sprinkled throughout the storybook which help to bring the whole story to life.
The story is woven around Loch Ness, Nessie – the Loch Ness Monster, Craig & Linda’s treasure, and the challenges that brings. What happens makes for a fun read.
The series (so far):
-Nessie and the Living Stone (Book #1)
-Nessie and the Living Gold (Book #2)
-Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Book #3)
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Lois Wickstrom!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve really enjoyed these longer length books from this author. I love the magic that comes through in this story as we go along with Craig, Linda and the Loch Ness Monster. With all the superstitions around the Loch Ness Monster and does it really exist I like that these books are opening up some magical and imaginative world underneath the loch where the monster lives. It’s great for getting children’s creativity and imaginations going.
This was another great read. It was a lovely engaging story with nice illustrations to accompany.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My girls and I absolutely love this series! It’s magical and fun and if we’re reading this book a couple times a night, you know it’s a good one. I love a good childrens book and this one didn’t disappoint. All around a great book with a great cover! Author is easily one of my favorites to read to my kiddos!
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Poor Carrie is bored and she is very sad as her grandma moved out of her house and she misses her dearly.
Going through closets she finds a round box and inside a very special gift she finds happy feelings and lots of fun using her imagination.
Another great story by this author for children with fun illustrations and even some font that was different making words pop off the page which my 5 year old immediately noticed. Great fun for kids ages 3 to 7.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This charming story revolves around a little girl named Carrie, who, feeling bored and missing her grandma, who has recently moved, embarks on a quest to find something that will bring her joy. In her search through her grandma’s belongings, Carrie discovers a round hat box labeled “fascinator” at the bottom of the closet. This marks the beginning of her delightful adventure, where she unlocks the door to imagination.
Lois Wickstrom skillfully captures the enchantment of imagination in this tale. The narrative is infused with a delightful sense of magic and exploration. Wickstrom’s vivid and descriptive language beckons readers to immerse themselves fully in Carrie’s imaginative journey. Accompanied by vibrant and engaging illustrations, the story is elevated, adding an extra layer of magic and playfulness to the narrative.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My grandson was so excited to get to read another Nessie adventure. This was such a fun story. It’s short and ful of adventure. The kids go along with Nessie and find their way to fun. The story is exciting and it’s a hit in my house. The pictures are colorful and well illustrated. These have fast become the faorites at storytime. This author is so creative. I can hardly wait to see what the next adventure brings.
Kingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. The mystery was intense. It totally grabbed me right from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. I liked the many perspective points of view of the team and the timeline jumps. It kept it fresh and exciting. So many villians and the loyal team members were trying to really help the boys. There is lots of action, drama and a touch of romance. The intrigue makes it feel a tad like Indiana Jones. This has been a really neat series to read. My grandson isn’t quite old enough to read it yet but I’ve got it on my bookshelf for him. Thank you for sharing this really entertaining adventure.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Nessie and the Viking Gold is part of the Nessie’s Grotto series and the story was fun, engaging and magical. Craig and Linda are back at the Grotto for more adventure and fun…but of course Craig and Linda’s parents do not want the kids to go near the water as to them it is dangerous. The adventure is only starting as there is a popular concert to be held at Urquhart Castle that Linda wants to go to, a Viking treasure to be discovered and Nessie’s home may be in danger. What happens when the story unfolds….will Nessie be safe and fun and treasures be discovered? Definitely read and find out.
This story is geared toward ages 5-8 but I believe this story could be enjoyed even for the young at heart. This was a fun read with engaging illustrations…looking forward to reading the next Nessie adventure!
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another cute story following Nessie, Craig, and Linda. The siblings are at a concert, but this event is causing problems for Nessie in her grotto. It was an enjoyable adventure story perfect for bedtime with my tiny humans. Having read the first book previously for a bedtime story the kids were excited to continue with these characters.
I highly recommend this as a bedtime story for younger children. My family looks forward to reading more books by this author.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a fun little book. It’s the second one in the series about Grandma’s Closet. This book lets little kids revel in their imagination. While reading this book to my littles, they popped off their own ideas about what could or would happen next.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely adore Lois Wickstrom’s stories. They’ve quickly become a favorite for me to recommend to my educator friends. Her quirky stories, full of whimsy and magic, and brightly illustrated pages. Such a great thing to have in every classroom library. The Round Box is just another one of the many stories I’ve added to my collection I’m building for my nephew. He loves when I read him the stories (he’s almost 4) and I’m hoping that one day, he will enjoy reading them on his own.
Review By
Manda Kelly
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nessie and the Viking Gold is the delightful second magical book in the Nessie’s Grotto series. The beautiful cover and illustrations by Sara Silvestris Strand bring the story to life making it an even more imaginative and captivating tale.
The story is 47 pages and is aimed at children aged between 7 -12 years old, but it is a fun read for children of any age. My grandchildren aged 3 and 5 really enjoyed this engaging story even though they could not read it their little eyes lit up as they went on this adventure.
Craig and Linda find themselves caught up in another fantastical adventure with the Loch Ness Monster and the hidden mystical world beneath Loch Ness where there is action, magic and a little suspense.
What do the Loch Ness Monster, Viking treasure and a rock concert have in common? To find out you will have to read it.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Our entire household loves every book I bring home by this author, and this one is no different! Both of my kiddos are always excited when we open a story to see where it takes us, and we went on a really cool journey this time around. I enjoy how some of the words are in different fonts, so they feel different. The illustrations are also cute and fitting. Carrie misses her grandma and can’t seem to find anything interesting to do. Nothing seems fun throughout the entire house. Once she finds a box that’s a little bit different, everything changes! This sparked our imaginations so much that we made our own ‘Fascinators’ to play along. I highly recommend picking this up and sharing with the young ones in your family or at school!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute tale about a little girl who is bored and misses her grandma who moved. So, in search of something to do to make herself feel happy, Carrie looks through the stuff grandma left behind. At the bottom of the closet she finds a round hat box labeled fascinator, and this is where her fun adventure begins, using her imagination as the key.
I love the cover art and wish the inside art was more like that. Although the illustrations do flow with the story, I just found the cover art more aesthetically pleasing. This is a fun book about the power of imagination and all the places your imagination can take you.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This has been my least favorite book by this author so far, but it’s still an enjoyable story.
Everyone’s favorite rock star is in town for a big concert. However, when Craig and his sister go back to visit with Nessie, they learn that all the drumming is causing issues in Nessie’s grotto. Can they stop the concert and save the grotto before it’s too late?
It was a good story but it did seem to lack some plot development. This is the second book in this series and I have read the first one prior to this one. This is a book that is a bit longer than most of this author’s style of books as well, so maybe that’s a bit why. I would still recommend this book to be read by young readers or reading it to younger listeners.
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having only read the previous book in the series recently, we were excited to get our hands on this story. This is a great follow up to the first book and it was nice to see my children remember the characters and re-engage with them. This story was just as fun and exciting to read and it was lovely to join Craig and Linda on another adventure.
With every book I read by this author I always think that the next one can’t be as good. Yet time and time again she proves otherwise. I am already looking forward to the next book we can read as a family and always enjoy reading each and every book again. I would highly recommend this author and this book.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
We love Lois Wickstrom books. My 7yo son and I read this book together. This is another story about a little girl who misses her grandma. Her grandma moved away, but left some stuff behind. What will she find when she feels sad about grandma not being available? This story has beautiful imaginations!
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Carrie is a young woman who is in her room and is a bit bored, however, when she goes to see if either her mum, dad, or grandma are free, they are all busy.
This is when she finds a round box in her closet among some other boxes belonging to her Grandma labelled FASCINATOR,, but when she opens the box, she pulls out a small boat.
Soon Carrie realises that the boat is a hat and when she puts it on, everything changes, it feels like she is at sea and things don’t look the same as they did before, but what has happened and what will Carrie do with this newfound information?
This is a lovely story with plenty of imagination and a fascinating fascinator.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I always love books by Lois Wickstrom. She does such a wonderful job capturing the magic of imagination.This one is probably my least
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have three grandchildren and am always searching for books that they will like. I also sometimes babysit the younger children in our neighborhood.
I read this book and think that the little ones would love to read this or have it read to them anytime. This was a quick read and would be nice before bed or maybe as a storytime book to read at the library.
Check it out. I think your children will enjoy it.
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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.
Jean Lorrah is a New York Times Best Selling author. She is also a retired English teacher, and an award winning artist. She has written Star Trek books with Jacqueline Lichtenberg, and books in worlds of her own creation. Together with Lois, she is co-author of Coal for Christmas which won the Gold Remi at Worldfest.
