ong-recognized master of Norse mythology Kevin Crossley-Holland pairs with award-winning artist Jeffrey Alan Love for an exceptional look at the Viking gods.
A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to the final battle of Ragnarok, Carnegie Medal winner Kevin Crossley-Holland details the Viking gods as never before, while Jeffrey Alan Love's lavish illustrations bring the mythic figures to life on the page. Readers will be caught up in the seesawing struggle for power between gods, dwarfs, and giants, punctuated by surprising love matches, thrilling journeys, and dazzling magic. With its well-researched, lyrical prose and its dramatic and powerful artwork, this wonderful gift edition makes the perfect book for both the staunchest fans of mythology and newcomers with no knowledge of Viking folklore.
- Books
- Young Adult Fiction
- Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki
Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki
Author(s)
Publisher
Genre(s)
Age Range
12+
Release Date
September 28, 2017
ISBN
978-0763695002
Buy This Book
Editor reviews
1 reviews
A beautiful book from cover to cover
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
Characters
5.0
Writing Style
5.0
From the stories to the wonderfully creepy illustrations, Norse Myths offers a comprehensive look at all the tales of the gods and goddesses of the often confusing Norse pantheon.
I particularly enjoyed the sections on the gods and goddesses, and the dwarves and giants as well as the gorgeous illustration of Yggdrasill, the tree of life representing the nine realms of Norse Mythology.
This lovely book covers each of the most well known legends of the gods, from the origins of the Allfather to the final battle of Ragnarok.
Beautifully written prose that is easy to understand, the author brings the old Norse tales to life and the illustrations elevate this book to the cream of the crop in terms of similar books on Norse myth.
I would highly recommend this book for school libraries and for all fans of mythology.
I particularly enjoyed the sections on the gods and goddesses, and the dwarves and giants as well as the gorgeous illustration of Yggdrasill, the tree of life representing the nine realms of Norse Mythology.
This lovely book covers each of the most well known legends of the gods, from the origins of the Allfather to the final battle of Ragnarok.
Beautifully written prose that is easy to understand, the author brings the old Norse tales to life and the illustrations elevate this book to the cream of the crop in terms of similar books on Norse myth.
I would highly recommend this book for school libraries and for all fans of mythology.
User reviews
There are no user reviews for this listing.
Already have an account? Log in now or Create an account
Powered by JReviews
FEATURED GIVEAWAYS
Latest Book Listings Added
From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love...
Brea Robinson is a murderer. That’s what everyone tells...
Clark thought he knew what grief was. Addie thought...
This beautifully illustrated novel is a compendium of Artemis Fowl's...
Les Misérables meets Six of Crows in this page-turning...
Latest Member Reviews
"13 is a hard age. Josh experiences so much change in his early teens, he's barely making it. I like..."
"The story keeps you guessing what'll happen next. The main character is an average 16 year-old. Her world is thrown..."
"MY LOVE IS ALL AROUND is a sweet book about love between parent and child and the many ways in..."
"I'M NOT A MOUSE! is a cute picture book about nicknames. Olivia's mother always calls her mouse, and she doesn't..."
"MY PANDA SWEATER is a lovely book about the way that clothes can affect us. A young girl loves her..."
"ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET... IN THE OUTBACK is a picture book that follows a red kangaroo joey through..."
"MRS BIBI'S ELEPHANT is a sweet story about the special place we have in our hearts for our pets. Mrs...."
"The story: When her father forces her to travel back in time to correct the mistake he made, Maryanne..."
""Written" by dwarf Nord Diggums with contributions from experts in the field of magical creatures such as Professor Ivana Therey..."
"What worked: Haunting, tragic tale of the life of Marilyn Monroe, told in verse which gives a powerful punch to..."
"ADORABLE PETS is full of quotes and pictures about animals. As the title suggests, the pictures are so cute and..."
"THE FALLING IN LOVE MONTAGE is a beautiful YA contemporary romance that follows Saoirse (Seer-sha). Saoirse speaks to the reader..."
"Short story collections are hard to review, especially when one includes so many fantastic authors! My students will be glad..."
"HOPE IN THE MAIL is an autobiographical account of the author’s life as it relates to her writing. Wendelin Van..."
"After the death of her parents, Grace comes to an Alaskan boarding school. Once there, she senses something is 'off'..."
"DANIELA AND THE PIRATE GIRLS is a fun high-seas adventure about helping others and making new friends. Daniela is the..."
"CHILD OF GALAXIES is a lovely poem about life and the broad meaning of it all. The poem begins by..."
"SHY ONES is a sweet look at friendship and the people (or sea creatures) who are shy. The story is..."
"This collection has a wide variety of stories about different aspects of Eid, and is particularly poignant during this time..."
"YOU BROUGHT ME THE OCEAN is a graphic novel of the origin story for Aqualad. Jake is 17 and living..."
