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The mystical realm of Norse mythology is beautifully retold for a new generation in this captivating hardback anthology, spectacularly illustrated in full-color by award-winning artist Khoa Le. Set off on a voyage from the ethereal world of Asgard to the treacherous depths of Jotunheim. Each of the 15 stories in this collection is rich with drama and packed with pulse-pounding action. Get ready to gasp at the audacity of Loki's fiendish pranks; marvel at the might of the all-female Valkyrie warriors; and tremble in fear of the ferocious Fenrir. Multi-award winning illustrator Khoa Le's artworks bring to life Samantha Newman's elegant retelling. Contains: - How the World Was Made - The War of the Aesir and the Vanir - The Fortification of Asgard - Odin and the Mead of Poetry - Hreidmar the Sorcerer - Sif's Golden Hair - Sigurd and the Dragon - Thor's Wedding - Odin the Peasant - Idun and the Golden Apples - Fenrir the Wolf - Hildr and Hogni - Thor in the Land of the Giants - The Death of Baldur - Loki the Fish Beautifully presented with foil cover accents and illustrated endpapers, this collection will be treasured by young readers who are sure to return to this collection's myriad myths time and time again. Perfect for children aged 7+.