Beorn, a young Icelandic boy, is plucked from the jaws of death by the fierce baresark Starkad and his Viking comrades. Thrust into their perilous world, Beorn comes to share their dangerous life, embracing adventure, valor, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. Starkad, with his ferocious courage and wisdom, becomes a father figure to the orphaned boy, guiding him on a journey of growth and discovery.<P>This stirring tale of survival and transformation is set against a backdrop of Viking lore and landscapes.