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Treasury of Norse mythology stories of intrigue, trickery, love, and revenge

"Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna...

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Main Author: Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948- (Author)
Other Authors: Balit, Christina (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2015]
Subjects:
Mythology, Norse > Juvenile nonfiction.
Gods, Norse > Juvenile nonfiction.
Mythology, Norse > Pictorial works.
Picture books for children.
Tales > Scandinavia.
Illustrated works.
Summary: "Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description: 191 pages : color illustrations, map ; 31 cm
Audience: Ages 8-12.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.
ISBN: 9781426320989
1426320981
9781426320996
142632099X
Author Notes: DONNA JO NAPOLI is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales.


CHRISTINA BALIT is a graduate of the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. An award-winning dramatist and illustrator, Christina has painted more than 20 children's books, including Blodin and the Beast by Michael Morpurgo, Zoo in the Sky, The Planet Gods, The Lion Bible, National Geographic's Treasury of Greek Mythology, and National Geographic's Treasury Egyptian Mythology. Her author titles include Escape From Pompeii, Atlantis, The Legend of the Lost City, and An Arabian Home. Her plays include Woman With Upturned Skirt, The Sentence, and Needle (winner of the Brave New Role award).

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