Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki - The Epic Illustrated Story of Norse Gods Goddesses, Viking Warriors,

"Norse Myths [...] will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado." - The Guardian"A book to be treasured for generations" - Daily MailThe 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. 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 - and tell of Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki, the red-haired, shape-shifting trickster. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, giants, dwarfs and monsters is unforgettably imagined.

About the author

Kevin Crossley-Holland is a well-known poet and prize-winning author for children. His books include Heartsong, with Jane Ray, a collection of Poems, The Breaking Hour, both published in 2015, The Riddlemaster, published in June 2016. His retelling of traditional tales for Walker are Norse Myths, Norse Tales, Between Worlds and King Alfred and the Ice Coffin.

The Seeing Stone won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Smarties Prize Bronze medal, and the Tir na n-Og Award. His Arthur trilogy has won worldwide critical acclaim, sold well over one million copies, and been translated into twenty-five languages.

Product details

• Authors: Kevin Crossley-Holland, Crossley-Holland Kevin
• Assisted by: Jeffrey Alan Love (Illustration), Love Jeffrey Alan (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781406390506
• ISBN: 978-1-4063-9050-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Series: Walker Studio
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas; JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Norse, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Anthologies (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies