by KevinCrossley-Holland (Author)
The Norse myths are second only to the Greek myths in their greatness and power, and these stories of giants striding across the Nordic landscape, of stallions pulling the sun's chariot, of the trickster Loki's shapeshifting, of the slaying of monsters and the passions, squabbles and betrayals of gods and goddesses, are magnificent to read. They are selected and slightly adapted from 'The Penguin Book of Norse Myths', Kevin Crossley-Holland's definitive collection of retellings.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 03 Nov 2003
ISBN 10: 184255283X
ISBN 13: 9781842552834
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: By the author of 'The Seeing Stone', winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. Selected for children from his definitive 'Penguin Book of Norse Myths'. No comparable collection of Norse myths available. Taps into children's fascination with the Vikings. 'told with great spirit and panache.' Spectator. 'The author is a great teller of stories, the language is inspiring ... ' Book Trusted News. 'comprehensive and very striking retellings' Books for Keeps.