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Odd and the Frost Giants

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Odd’s luck has been bad so far. He lost his father on a Viking expedition, his foot was crushed beneath a tree, and the winter seems to be going on for ever. But when Odd flees to the woods and releases a trapped bear, his luck begins to change. The eagle, bear and fox he encounters reveal they’re actually Norse gods, trapped in animal form by the evil frost giants who have conquered Asgard, the city of the gods…Can a twelve-year-old boy reclaim Thor’s hammer, outwit the frost giants and release the gods? With Neil Gaiman’s wit and style, this story transcends the everyday and becomes a humorous, rich and layered tale of a life lived courageously.

Our Review Panel says...

This is a great adventure for upper KS2 or more advanced readers. It follows the story of Odd as he takes up a Viking quest to Asgaard, the home of the Norse gods. The world of the gods is full of mystical and magical surprises. You’ll enjoy this story best if you are able to suspend your disbelief and enter the weird and wonderful world of Viking mythology. Complete with black and white illustrations, this is a good choice for fantasy lovers or those interested in delving deeper into the world of Norse mythology.

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