Myths of the Norsemen (Puffin Classics)

Myths of the Norsemen (Puffin Classics)

by Michelle Paver (Introduction), Michelle Paver (Introduction), Roger Lancelyn Green (Author)

Synopsis

The great Norse sagas are full of magic and heroic deeds. Odin's wanderings, Thor's hammer, the death of Bakkur, the vision of Ragnarok - tales which have been told since time immemorial - are given a fresh life in this version, written as one continuous exciting adventure story. With a brilliant introduction by Guardian Children's Fiction prize-winner, Michelle Paver. Puffin Classics contain additional endnotes for children including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Published: 28 Apr 1994

ISBN 10: 014134525X
ISBN 13: 9780141345253
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Author Bio
Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. He was a professional actor, a librarian and a teacher. His retellings include Egyptian and Greek legends, plus a retelling of King Arthur and of Robin Hood. He also wrote many books for adults, including a biography of his friend C. S. Lewis, creator of the The Chronicles of Narnia. Roger Lancelyn Green died in 1987.