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The noise of the blade hitting the thick icicle cracked off the hills around them, making echoes that sounded as if an entire army of men was hammering on the ice… I recommend it to fans of Thor as portrayed in the marvel cinematic universe. And watching Odd resolve the problems of the Gods is amusing. Some of it may sound unimportant (the fact that Thor is supposed to have a big red beard for example) though things like this are quite important when dealing with Gods. The marvel cinematic universe and the comic book writers do a good job with their personalities, though their actual physical attributes are completely wrong. Gaiman has captured the essence of Odin, Thor and Loki terrifically. The three Gods have been banished from Asgard and their kingdom is now in the hands of the Frost Giants. Odd walks in unawares and offers his help. Loki (who has been transformed into a fox) skulks in the corner bemused. Odin (who has been transformed into an eagle) flies overhead watching the scene. Imagine this: Thor (who has been transformed into a bear) has his paw stuck in a tree after trying to reach a bee’s nest. Positivity can go a long way and it certainly helps when you stumble across the Gods. He refuses to stop smiling and it is because of this that he succeeds. He is physically disabled and shunned by his step-father who pushes him out of his family home, though he refuses to give up. This is a children’s tale, though as with all good children’s books it’s perfect for adults too. If you enjoyed Norse Mythology then you will likely adore this. Critical PraiseĪ rare tale that values brains over brawn-light, bright, and handsomely tricked out.This book is a little treat. Now our hero must reclaim Thor's hammer, outwit the frost giants and release the gods…įirst published in 2009, Odd and the Frost Giants has been reimagined by acclaimed artist Chris Riddell in the style of his epic black-and-white artwork from New York Times bestselling The Sleeper and the Spindle, enhanced here with metallic silver ink. The eagle, bear, and fox Odd encounters are Norse gods, trapped in animal form by the evil frost giant who has conquered Asgard, the city of the gods.

Fleeing to the woods, Odd stumbles upon and releases a trapped bear…and then Odd's destiny begins to change. In his icy, ancient world there is no mercy for an unlucky soul with a crushed foot and no one to protect him. Odd, a young Viking boy, is left fatherless following a raid. A beautifully illustrated edition of the thrilling, wintry Nordic tale by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell, who together weave a truly magical story of legend and adventure that will grip and enchant readers from beginning to end.

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