| The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths Contributor(s): Colum, Padraic (Author), Pogany, Willy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689868855 ISBN-13: 9780689868856 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This collection of Norse sagas retold by author Padraic Colum gives us a sense of that magical time when the world was filled with powers and wonders we can hardly imagine.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Norse - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: 293.13 |
| LCCN: 2004541375 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.54" W x 8.26" (0.56 lbs) 271 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Scandinavian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 79498 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless tales inspired by Norse mythology. Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This collection of Norse sagas retold by author Padraic Colum gives us a sense of that magical time when the world was filled with powers and wonders we can hardly imagine. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pogany, Willy: - William Andrew ("Willy") Pogany (August 1882-July 30, 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.Colum, Padraic: - Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book). |