The Norse Myths -- Kevin Crossley-Holland, Paperback

Here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the pre-Christian Scandinavian world vividly to life. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. Included are tales of Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of all the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite mafic-wielding Freyja. Their stories bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world.

With black-and-white drawings throughout
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Author: Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 07/12/1981
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.27h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780394748467
Age Range: 10-UP

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195434 / Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2006 pg. 61

About the Author
KEVIN CROSSLEY-HOLLAND is a poet, translator, playwright, and award-winning author of children's books. Honors he has received include the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and the Tir Na n-Og Award. His King Arthur trilogy has sold more than a million copies and has been translated into twenty-five languages. An Honorary Fellow of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, he lives in East Anglia.