Cnute the Talking Skull

10-year-old Raoul of Valois battles make-believe foes, Duke Dumard and Count Jacques of Boorish Imps, by the shore of the Somme River. Upon being knocked down by his dogs, Raoul sits up and notices an odd shimmer in the shallow marsh water. It is a treasure beyond his imagination - a rusted Viking sword. Raoul raises the sword to the sky in a sign of great destiny ahead.

The next day, Raoul and his cousin return to the river to look for more Viking treasure. Their initial search yields no re...