| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
v, 225 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
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Age group Late Adolescents ericd |
| Summary |
The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love. Fast-moving and ice-bright, these dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle - one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world. The stories of dazzling magic and thrilling journeys tell of the creation of the nine worlds and follow Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki the shape-shifting trickster on their adventures until the final great battle of Ragnarok. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, gods, giants and dwarfs is unforgettably imagined. |
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Long-recognized master of Norse mythology Kevin Crossley-Holland pairs with award-winning artist Jeffrey Alan Love for an exceptional look at the Viking gods. |
| Contents |
In the beginning -- The wall of Asgard -- Who we are -- Mouthfuls of poetry -- Three grisly children -- Apples of youth -- Choosing a husband -- The treasures of the gods -- Thor regains his hammer -- Skirnir -- Thor's great journey to Utgard -- Thor goes fishing -- Thor's duel with Hrungnir -- Otter's ransom and the gold ring -- Geirrod -- Alvis outwitted -- Balder's dreams -- The death of Balder -- Vengeance -- The last battle. |
| Subject |
Mythology, Norse.
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Mythology, Norse. (OCoLC)fst01031869
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| Genre/Form |
Myths.
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Adaptations.
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Adaptations. (OCoLC)fst01423910
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Myths. (OCoLC)fst01922484
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| Added Author |
Love, Jeffrey Alan, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9780763695002 (hardcover) |
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0763695009 (hardcover) |
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