Normandy. The year 1161. King Henry ll sends the 14 year old Clement, Count of la Haye on a secret mission. The young count and his friends travel in the wake of the mysterious mariner known only as Sir Humphrey Rochford. Their destination? The legendary land of Vinland, known only from the Norse sagas. The journey is full of adventure and intrigue. Clement battles with a tyrannical Irish king and then finds his vessel attacked by a massive monster from the deep. The Green Ship sails to the sparse and barren land of Greenland where more trouble awaits.
Craig R. Hipkins grew up in Hubbardston Massachusetts. He is the author of medieval and gothic fiction. His novel Adalbert is the sequel to Astrolabe written by his late twin brother Jay S. Hipkins (1968-2018)
He is an avid long distance runner and enjoys astronomy in his spare time.
Review
Fourteen-year-old
Clement, Count of la Haye is sent off on a top-secret assignment in the
wake of the enigmatic seafarer Sir Humphrey Rochford. Clement and his
pals’ destination will be the land of Vinland.
Clement fights the
evil Irish king and later discovers his vessel struck by a gigantic
brute of the sea. Then more misfortune and mishaps occur when the Green
Ship navigates to the scant and desolate Greenland.
Clement: The
Green Ship is book 2 in the Clement series. Book 1 was excellent and
book 2 was just as or even better. There are time-period maps, an index
of word meanings, and character descriptions. Also wonderful writings of
sea monsters and maritime and nautical tellings.
Author Craig
Hipkins’ love of and knowledge of mythology, fairy tales, and fantasy
shines in his writing which is intriguing, witty, humorous, and
suspenseful.
Teens and adults alike who enjoy fantasy will love
this tale jam-packed with escapades, battles, mystery, and phenomenal
sea creatures.
Content rating
Drug Con
Drug Content: G - Casual drinking occurs in a few places.
Violence: PG - unfortunate accidents, people may be left somewhat injured. There is no deliberate harm intended, and graphic descriptions are also absent.
Language: PG - Mild expletives scattered here and there.
Adult Content: G - Some kissing and romance are depicted.
Christian content: In this book, the characters wrestle with the question of God's role in their suffering while holding steadfast to their faith. They attend church regularly and engage in nightly prayers as a family on occasion. Prayers for healing and safety are common, as are discussions about the afterlife. The protagonist's intense inner conflict, acts of self-sacrifice, and subsequent development of character are exceptionally compelling.
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tent: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places.
Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives.
Drug Content: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places.
Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives.
Adult Content: G - There is romance and some kissing.
Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.Drug Content: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places.
Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives.
Adult Content: G - There is romance and some kissing.
Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.AduDrug Content: G - There is a little casual drinking in a few places.
Violence: PG - Tragic accidents leave people somewhat mangled. There is no intentional harm done here. No graphic descriptions either. Language: PG - There are a few scattered mild expletives.
Adult Content: G - There is romance and some kissing.
Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.lt Content: G - There is romance and some kissing.
Christian content: The characters in this book struggle with where God is in their suffering but remain steadfast in their faith. Church attendance is encouraged, and nightly prayers with the family are present occasionally. Prayer for healing and safety are not uncommon. Discussion is made about people being in heaven when they die. The raw conflict, self-sacrifice, and ensuing depth of character in the protagonist is stunning.
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