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Myths of the Norsemen by Roger Lancelyn Green

Myths of the Norsemen

Roger Lancelyn Green

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · May 2, 2013

Norse myths and legends introduced by bestselling author Michelle Paver, creator of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness collection and Gods and Warriors, her epic new Greek Bronze Age series for Puffin.

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Who it’s for
Norse myths take on the sweep of one continuous adventure, from Odin’s wanderings to Ragnarok.
Themes
Norse mythology, Magic and heroic deeds, Ragnarok
Pacing
Fast

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Norse myths and legends introduced by bestselling author Michelle Paver, creator of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness collection and Gods and Warriors, her epic new Greek Bronze Age series for Puffin. The great Norse sagas are full of magic and heroic deeds.

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Odin's wanderings, Thor's hammer, the death of Bakkur, the vision of Ragnarok - tales which have been told since time immemorial - are given a fresh life in this version, written as one continuous exciting adventure story. Puffin Classics contain additional endnotes for children including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.

Sagas in Motion

Norse myths take on the sweep of one continuous adventure, from Odin’s wanderings to Ragnarok.

Come here for

  • Magic, heroic deeds, and familiar figures including Thor and Odin
  • Ancient sagas retold with the momentum of an adventure story

Expect

  • A version of Norse myths introduced by Michelle Paver
  • Children’s endnotes, including a who’s-who guide and activities

Where it sits

Norse Myths99%
The Classics33%

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Publisher categories

  • The Classics
  • Fairy Tale Collections
  • Norse Myths
Authors
Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
May 2, 2013
Format
Paperback
Theme
Norse mythology · Magic and heroic deeds · Ragnarok
Reading lane
The Classics