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The Troll With No Heart in His Body and Other Tales of Trolls from Norway
Hardback
Main Details
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The Troll With No Heart in His Body and Other Tales of Trolls from Norway
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| Authors and Contributors |
Retold by Lise Lunge-Larsen
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Illustrated by Betsy Bowen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 298,Width 210 |
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| Category/Genre | British and Irish History |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780816684571
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| Classifications | Dewey:398.20948101 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Imprint |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Publication Date |
24 May 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
An entertaining and wonderfully illustrated compendium of troll lore. What are trolls and why do children love them so much? As tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of folklore's most fascinating and varied creatures. In this collection of nine troll tales, Lunge-Larsen brings a combination of childhood memories and careful research to the retelling of each story, while Betsy Bowen's striking woodcuts are as timeless and rare as the trolls themselves.
Author Biography
Lise Lunge-Larsen is the author of seven books for children, including Race of the Birkebeiners.
Reviews"An appealing collection . . . spiced with danger, heroism, humorous moments, and violence that's toned-not watered-down." -Kirkus Reviews "A noteworthy addition to the folktale shelf." -Publishers Weekly "Lunge-Larsen's retellings honor the oral spirit of their origins." -Horn Book Review
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