Odd and the Frost Giants

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Odd and the Frost Giants

Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell

(Bloomsbury)

Odd and the Frost Giants is a bold tale of loyalty and strength formed from traditional Norse mythology. While Odd is not the first person anyone would think could save his village he may have hidden talents. Furthermore,  his ‘odd’ smile and plucky determination leave him as the only contender to face off, against the Frost Giants.Odd is truly ‘against the odds’. We journey with him, from the bitter derision of his community through confusing encounters and unexpected support. For example, could the bear that Odd meets at the start of his adventure really encourage him to ‘clamber onto his back, holding his crutch with his left hand and his fur with his right’? What of the other animals along the way?

Like The Sleeper and the Spindle, Odd and the Frost Giants is a masterclass of collaborative storytelling. Bookwagon is proud to presnet this magnificent book.