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Livvy and the Lost Boat book cover — a girl in a blue dress stands beside a rowboat on a rocky fjord shore at sunset
Truth

Livvy and the Lost Boat

A story about being honest.

Livvy's family has just one little boat, and every night it must be pulled up and tied tight. But one sleepy evening Livvy doesn't tie it tight enough, and by morning it's slipped away across the sea. Too afraid to admit what she did, Livvy hides what happened — until she learns that a secret is far heavier to carry than the truth that sets you free.

It's Truth: being honest and owning what you've done, even when telling the truth is the hardest thing of all.

A Peek Inside

A few pages from Livvy's story on the fjord.

Illustration of Livvy standing beside the sea, with waves and a boat on the shore
"Livvy lived beside the sea. The waves were wide, the wind blew free."
Illustration of a small rowboat carrying fish and wool across a calm fjord
"It carried fish and it carried wool. They loved that boat, it kept their hearts full."
Illustration of a stormy night with tall waves crashing near the shore
"The tide came up. The waves grew tall."
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Rooted in Old Norse Myth

Livvy and the Lost Boat is an original tale drawn from the Old Norse honor code of the Hávamál ("Sayings of the High One"), a poem of Viking-age wisdom in the 13th-century Poetic Edda that reminds us "a good name never dies."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Livvy and the Lost Boat teach?

Honesty. Livvy learns that telling the truth — even when it's hard and even when you made the mistake — is how trust is kept and a good name is earned.

What age is this book for?

Ages 3 to 8, ideal for reading aloud.

What Norse source is it based on?

The Hávamál, an Old Norse poem of Viking-age wisdom that reminds us "a good name never dies."

Is it a gentle, worry-free story?

Yes. It's a heartfelt story about a small mistake, an honest confession, and a loving, forgiving father.

Is it written in rhyme?

Yes — soothing, read-aloud rhyme throughout.