Norse Myths Tales of Odin Thor and Loki
The 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. Fast-moving and ice-bright, 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. The stories of dazzling magic and thrilling journeys tell of the creation of the nine worlds and follow Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki the shape-shifting trickster on their adventures until the final great battle of Ragnarok. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, gods, giants and dwarfs is unforgettably imagined.
- A cross-over book perfect for young and old fans of fantasies such Game of Thrones or writers like Neil Gaiman. With lavish production values and astonishing illustrations it is also an ideal gift book for any book lover.
- Kevin Crossley-Holland is a world recognized authority on the Norse Myths. He is the author of the definitive collection of the myths for adults, The Penguin Book of Norse Myths.
- Kevin Crossley-Holland is also one of the most prolific and respected children’s authors. He has won the Carnegie Medal and is best known for his trilogy about King Arthur, which sold over 1 million copies worldwide and was translated into 25 languages.
