Chaos in Constantinople

In this fourth adventure, Siri and Zack are back in Constantinople! But everything isn’t as it should be…

The emperor has got a new counsellor, who is scheming to get on the throne himself and become incredibly rich. He steals the ring that is supposed to bring the emperor and the people good luck, and goes on to accuse Siri of being the thief! The kids escape with the counsellor’s guards hot on their heels. At the same time, a rumour about the emperor’s bad luck is spreading quickly among the people.
When the emperor is eventually thrown out, the counsellor takes his place on the throne. Soon, the palace is filled with valuable treasures he has stolen. Luckily, Siri receives help from the smallest inhabitants of the city to stop the counsellor’s devious plans and to clear her name.

Chaos in Constantinople is the fourth part in the series of Siri the Viking. This brilliant comic series aimed at middle-grade readers mixes imaginative adventure with historical settings and facts about the Viking age.

The comic format encourages reluctant readers to grab the pages, and fans of Asterix will get to experience the Viking stories through the eyes of a young resourceful girl. Many aspects of Viking life are portrayed in a historically accurate way, and a lot of information is highlighted in special fact boxes.

Publishing information

Year of publication

2023

Page count

Original title

Kalabalik i Konstantinopel

Original language

Swedish

Original publisher

Stevali

Book series

Siri the Viking (book 4)

About the author

Patric Nyström (b. 1968) has written text for comic scripts for many years, for example for comic magazines like Mumin or Bamse. In his own books he combines his interest for inventions, history and adventure and has the ability to tell exciting and captivating stories.Per Demervall (b. 1955) is one of Sweden’s most experienced comics and picture books creators and illustrators. He has created illustrated versions of for example August Strinberg’s The Red Room. He is now among others adapting H. G. Well’s classics into easy read versions.Together Patric Nyström and Per Demervall have created the series Siri the Viking (Siris äventyr). Siri the Viking is a comic series aimed at middle-grade readers. The series mixes imaginative adventure with historical settings and facts about the Viking age.

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Reviews

"With a swift plot, well researched illustrations and a tough little girl in the lead, Siri the Viking is a reading experience for all ages. Not the least does it convey a story about cultural encounters in the Middle Ages, which should be written about more often in our time."

The Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul (SRII)

"This series about the courageous and charming Viking girl Siri is no less than a masterpiece. A children’s comic series in the same category as the best international works."

The Swedish Academy of Comic Art