Odd and the Frost Giants – by
Neil Gaiman
Fantasy (MG+)
128 pages
Footnotes/Endnotes: No
Illustrations: Yes
Suitable for eReaders: Yes
5 Stars
This delightful tale of Odd, a young lad who helps Thor,
Odin, and Loki regain their godly shape from the Bear, Eagle, and Fox they were
changed into, and further helps to get Thor's hammer back, and save Asgard, and
the human world below, from eternal winter is a fun read! (Phew! that was a
long sentence. You may now stop and breathe;-) At first, the Gods try to hide
the fact they can talk, but Odd catches them at it, and they admit it. He helps
them, and they help him, helping to maintain balance as it should be.
It is listed for Grade 3-6 -- and perhaps I am finally in my
second childhood? -- but this was a fun retelling of the old Norse myths, a
grand introduction to one who isn't familiar with them.
When you need a couple hours of escape, this is a great book
in which to crawl and enjoy that time, that escape, that delightful story. Neil
Gaiman does a remarkable job of putting you in the story right from the
beginning. Well crafted tale.
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