Karik's First Battle (The Legends of Karik, #1)

The Isle of Vrania is cut off, isolated by the vicious waters of the Black Isles which sink any ship which comes near them.
To make matters worse, famine and starvation are sinking their teeth deeper with each passing year. As Karik's brother succumbs to starvation, he fears they will all meet a similar fate if he does not seek help.
So when their jarl declares they need to reduce the number of mouths to feed, Karik and several of his friends set out to see if they can find new hunting and a ...