Myths of the Vikings

Odin's family and other tales of the Norse Gods

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Neil Philip

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Hardback

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The Vikings were warlike adventurers with a strong sense of justice, and the high drama of their myths and legends, retold through the centuries, are still as vivid and enduring today. The stories are full of excitement and encompass both broad comedy and heart-rending tragedy. At the center of the stories are the thunder god Thor, and the frost giant, Loki, Odin's foster brother, who becomes one of the gods but is never fully accepted by them. Through the tales the themes of love, betrayal, courage and compassion are played out from the dawn of time to the end of the world. Artist Maryclare Foa's bold, eloquent paintings capture the excitement, humor and drama of these powerful stories in strong, simple images that linger in the mind.

Author Biography:

About the Author: Neil Philip is a writer, folklorist and poet and loves the art of storytelling in all its forms. He has an M.A. in English Language and Literature from Oxford University and a Ph.D. from London University in Children’s Literature and Folklore. Among his many books are Poets of the Inuit, The Adventures of Odysseus, and The Tale of Sir Gawain. His work has won numerous awards, including the Aesop Award of the American Folklore Award and the Literary Criticism Book Award of the Children’s Literature Association. About the illustrator: Maryclare Foa trained at the Royal College of Art in London, and has exhibited her work on both sides of the Atlantic. Her other books include Songs are Thoughts, and she is widely acclaimed for the expressive strength of her illustrations.

Release date NZ

May 18th, 2018

Author

Neil Philip

Audience

Children's (6-12)

Contributor

Illustrated by Maryclare Foa

Illustrations

colour illustrations by Maryclare Foa

Interest Age

From 8 to 12 years

Pages

128

ISBN-13

9781861478603

Product ID

27200121

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