Norse Folktales, Myths and Legends
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Norse Folktales, Myths and Legends
By (Author) Anika Hussain
Illustrated by Kate Forrester
Scholastic
Scholastic
14th September 2023
14th September 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Short stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens gift books
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
398.20948
Physical Properties
Paperback
288
Width 124mm, Height 194mm, Spine 22mm
200g
Description
A beautiful new edition of retellings - including legends from Norse mythology and a selection of fairy tales from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from Scandinavia, retold for young readers with charm, warmth and gentle humour by Anika Hussain, an author born and raised in Stockholm. This book contains traditional favourites, including the legends of Norse gods Loki and Thor and the fairy tales Little Thumbelina and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, with a host of other Scandinavian stories to discover. Includes 20 Norse and Scandinavian folktales, myths and legends in a perfect, child-friendly package. Part of the Scholastic Classics collection: introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for young readers Classic stories told from a modern perspective
