Odd and the Frost Giants

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Information & Library Science Library — Juvenile

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J Gaiman c. 2
Status
Available

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Summary

The thrilling, wintry Nordic tale by Neil Gaiman, who weaves a magical story of legend and adventure that will enchant readers from beginning to end.

Odd, a young Viking boy, is left fatherless following a raid. In his icy, ancient world there is no mercy for an unlucky soul with a crushed foot and no one to protect him. Fleeing to the woods, Odd stumbles upon and releases a trapped bear...and then Odd's destiny begins to change.

The eagle, bear, and fox Odd encounters are Norse gods, trapped in animal form by the evil frost giant who has conquered Asgard, the city of the gods. Now our hero must reclaim Thor's hammer, outwit the frost giants and release the gods...

Contents

Odd -- The fox, the eagle and the bear -- The night conversation -- Making rainbows -- At Mimir's well -- The gates of Asgard -- Four transformations and a meal -- Afterwards.

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