Viking!: Myths of Gods and Monsters

Viking!: Myths of Gods and Monsters

by KevinCrossley-Holland (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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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.

Media Reviews
This master storyteller adapts the legends of Norse mythology into a collection of stories that rival the best fiction books * Good Book Guide, 1 Feb 04 *
Author Bio
Kevin Crossley-Holland won the Carnegie Medal in l985 for Storm and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award for The Seeing Stone. His many notable books for adults and children include poetry, classic retellings and anthologies. He has written and presented many BBC radio programmes and is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries. For some years he held a university post in Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.