Odd and the Frost Giants
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.
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.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780747598114 (0747598118)
Publish date: October 1st 2010
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages no: 127
Edition language: English
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This is one of those reviews I've been putting off because I don't have much intelligent to say about this book. It's a fun, warm, and charming read -- a rather sweet take on the Norse gods and one young boy's interactions with them.
After reading The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel, I was in the mood for another Neil Gaiman masterpiece. I was surprised at the short length of this book, I wanted more - just when I was enjoying myself, the story came to an end. And part of my knocking off a star was there are still some things I did...
What an incredible cute read! I adore a lot of Neil Gaiman's children's books. They are always so engaging and whimsical and lovely. His writing style is among the best I have ever seen (in my opinion, at least) and he never fails to weave a tale that sucks you right into the narrative. This book is...
Un beau conte nordique, décidément je ne me lasse pas de Neil Gaiman. Beau, doux, très poétique, espiègle à de nombreux moments, vraiment touchant. Une jolie découverte :)
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