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Series of children's books by Runer Jonsson

Vicke Viking is a series of children's books by Swedish author Runer Jonsson, first published in 1963.

The series, set in the Viking Age, was inspired by the Icelandic sagas and the Swedish novel The Long Ships. They were originally illustrated by Ewert Karlsson.

Runer jonsson biography of williams

The books have been widely translated, with the German version being particularly successful.

Two animated television series, and a series of films, have been based on the books.

Plot overview

The books' main character is Vicke (Vicky in English, Wickie in Dutch and German), son of Halvar, chief of the Viking village of Flake.

Unlike his village fellows – including most of the other boys of his age – Vicke is blessed with a sharp and imaginative mind which helps him and his fellow Vikings out of many tight situations.

Characters

• Vicke, the series' titular character, a boy of about 10 years of age.

  He is very timid and has a special fear of