Favorite Norse Myths by Abbie Farwell Brown (English) Paperback Book

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Features exciting tales from the land of the midnight sun bristle with mighty deeds of warriors, gods, giants, and other fantastic beings. This book is suitable for young fans of such hit movies as "The Lord of the Rings" and "Narnia".

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

The oldest stories from around the world tell about the ""beginnings of things."" This collection of thrilling tales of the Far North is no different. Narratives from the Land of the Midnight Sun describe winters as terrible times of cold and gloom, in a region where jagged mountain peaks tower over deep valleys that are home to giants and other spirits. Specially written for young readers, these rousing Norse myths bring to life a land populated by brave warriors, cruel giants, mischievous dwarfs, and other fantastic beings. Sixteen tales include accounts of ""How Odin Lost His Eye,"" ""The Dwarf's Gifts,"" ""The Giantess Who Would Not,"" ""Loki's Children,"" ""The Magic Apples,"" and eleven other enchanting sagas.

Table of Contents

I. The Beginning of Things II. How Odin Lost His Eye III. Kvasir's Blood IV. The Giant Builder V. The Magic Apples VI. Skadi's Choice VII. The Dwarf's Gifts VIII. Loki's Children IX. The Quest of the Hammer X. The Giantess Who Would Not XI. Thor's Visit to the Giants XII. Thor's Fishing XIII. Thor's Duel XIV. In the Giant's House XV. Balder and the Mistletoe XVI. The Punishment of Loki

Long Description

Specially written for young readers, this collection of thrilling tales from the land of the midnight sun bristles with the mighty deeds of warriors, gods, giants, and other fantastic beings of Norse and Viking legends. For fans of such hit movies as The Lord of the Rings and Narnia. 6 illustrations.

Details ISBN0486451194 Author Abbie Farwell Brown Short Title FAVORITE NORSE MYTHS Language English ISBN-10 0486451194 ISBN-13 9780486451190 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 11-18 DOI 10.1604/9780486451190 UK Release Date 2006-12-29 AU Release Date 2006-12-29 NZ Release Date 2006-12-29 US Release Date 2006-12-29 Pages 160 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Series Dover Children's Classics Publication Date 2006-12-29 DEWEY 398.209363 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint Dover Children's We've got this

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