The thrilling, wintry Nordic tale by Neil Gaiman, who weaves a magical story of legend and adventure that will enchant readers from beginning to end.
Odd, a young Viking boy, is left fatherless following a raid. In his icy, ancient world there is no mercy for an unlucky soul with a crushed foot and no one to protect him. Fleeing to the woods, Odd stumbles upon and releases a trapped bear...and then Odd's destiny begins to change.
The eagle, bear, and fox Odd encounters are Norse gods, trapped in animal form by the evil frost giant who has conquered Asgard, the city of the gods. Now our hero must reclaim Thor's hammer, outwit the frost giants and release the gods...
By:
Neil Gaiman Illustrated by:
Brett Helquist Imprint: Harper Collins Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 193mm,
Width: 135mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 259g ISBN:9780061671739 ISBN 10: 0061671738 Pages: 117 Publication Date:01 October 2009 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Commended for Cybils (Fantasy/Sci-Fi/ELM/Midgr) 2009
Commended for Indies Choice Book Awards (Middle Readers) 2010
Commended for Midwest Booksellers' Choice Award (Children's Literature) 2010
