Troll Fell

by Katherine Langrish

Book Overview

A secret kingdom of trolls, guarding their legendary gold, lies in the mysterious shadows of Troll Fell. It is to this eerie and dangerous place that Peer Ulfsson must go after his father's sudden death, to live with his greedy, bad-tempered uncles, Baldur and Grim.

When Peer discovers his uncles' terrible plan to capture the gold by selling human children to the trolls, he has to bury his fears and find a way to stop them. He has only his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060583061
• ISBN13: 9780060583064
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Harperteen
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

The Troll sensation

The Troll Sensation A boy gets taken by his mean, cruel uncles. Will he survive? In the book Troll Fell a boy gets taken and his name is Peer. His uncles take him to a farm that has that has tons of leaks. One of his uncles own a mill that has a Nis. If you have seen Harry potter it is like a house elf his uncles make him do all the work. Then he gets mixed up with some Trolls. Will he make it? My favorite part is when Peer goes with his friend Hidle and her two younger siblings to the beach and leaves his work. When Peer goes back from the beach, his uncle almost breaks his arm. I like this part because Peer left his work and had some fun. He meets some Vikings that told Hidle that her dad went to an island and hasn't come back. I think the author's purpose is to inspire people to explore. I think people should read this book because it has tons of surprises. I would rate this book 5 stars. By Rian

An Entirely Entertaining Book

I would really recommend this book because it is about a boy who is in a desperate situation and still manages to find hope. He is forced to live with his two uncles who have stolen everything he owns, including his only remembrances of his father. There he must clean their boots and do other work including work in their mill. They are widely hated, for when they grind people's flour, they often intentionally throw in dirt and other yucky substances. What upsets me most is the fact that they nearly get their dog to kill the boy's dog.

Loads of Fun

A book with vikings and trolls, sort of. The story is rooted in Norse mythology, which is both a little different and fun. The This book is very original with compelling young characters that will please younger readers, as well as, older ones. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good story that is written strongly and clearly.

Adventure, Gold & Troublesome Trolls!

This book was recommended to me by two different people. At first I wondered whether a book about trolls would be something I'd like. However, I was pleasantly surprised - and found I enjoyed it thoroughly. The fantastical creatures of Norse mythology are a refreshing change from the characters found in most contemporary fantasy. Troll Fell is set in a world where trolls are as common as mice - though considerably more dangerous! The story begins with young Peer Ulfsson at his beloved father's funeral. Finding himself now the obligatory orphan required for most children's fiction, he goes to live with his two unpleasant uncles: Baldur and Grim. They live in an old watermill at the foot of Troll Fell - and soon put Peer to work, treating him like an unpaid slave. Fortunately, Peer has his faithful dog, Loki, with him - and soon makes friends with Hilde from a neighboring farm, whose father has just sailed off on a Viking ship. He also befriends a Nis - a mysterious little creature who cleans the mill, (badly), in return for a daily bowl of groute, (a sort of Norse porridge). Peer also makes the acquaintance of Granny Greenteeth who lives in the millpond, waiting to drag the unwary down to the bottom. As if slaving for Grim and Baldur isn't bad enough, Peer soon discovers his uncles have more sinister plans for him; plans that involve making a nefarious deal with the trolls of Troll fell. I'll say no more - leaving you to enjoy this beautifully crafted tale for yourself. Suffice to say it all ends well, with a twist or two along the way. An excellent first novel - hopefully the first of many.

Great fantasy

Peer Ulfsson stands at the funeral of his father, wondering what will happen to him when a big brutish man arrives claiming to be his Uncle Baldur Grimsson, the miller of Trollsvik. The twelve year old had no idea he had a relative, but Baldur with only a nasty word about his dead sibling grabs the lad to yank him back with him. The odious Baldur also takes any money Ulf left behind claiming a debt and even absconds with Peer's ring. Peer leaves with his uncle even while the funeral pyre still burns. When they reach Baldur's home, Peer meets his other uncle Grim, who lives up to his name.Peer makes friends with the housekeeper Nis the gremlin and with Hilde, whose father is going on a sea voyage. Peer learns that his guardians intend to sell him and Hilde to the troll king who will use them as a wedding present as the trio knows that the finest gift in the land is young human slaves.The Harry Potter crowd will enjoy this feature length fairy tale mindful of the relationship between the stepmother and Cinderella. The well-written story line hooks the audience who will wonder if the two children can find a way to trump the sneaky trolls and the nasty human adults. The trolls slyly use shadows to cause trouble while the uncles are an unpleasant pragmatic pair rivaling the cruelty of de Cruella. Still the tale belongs to two courageous children and a frightened goblin as they seek a happily ever ending.Harriet Klausner