When his village is attacked by longboats and the adults are all killed, Hauk Johanson has no choice but to step up and lead the young Vikings on a quest for revenge. Hauk can skipper the Sea Wolf, his father's longboat, and they are all practised at hunting game. But there is one problem - the young Vikings have never fought in battle. Can Hauk and his friends master the skills of the sword and axe in time? Will the Gods be on their side? And does Hauk have what it takes to lead when the fate of an entire village lies in his hands?