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Synopsis
In this inventive, short, yet perfectly formed novel inspired by traditional Norse mythology, Neil Gaiman takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the land of giants and gods and back.In a village in ancient Norway lives a boy named Odd, and he's had some very bad luck: His father perished in a Viking expedition; a tree fell on and shattered his leg; the endless freezing winter is making villagers dangerously grumpy.Out in the forest Odd encounters a bear, a fox, and an eagle-three creatures with a strange story to tell.Now Odd is forced on a stranger journey than he had imagined-a journey to save Asgard, city of the gods, from the Frost Giants who have invaded it.It's going to take a very special kind of twelve-year-old boy to outwit the Frost Giants, restore peace to the city of gods, and end the long winter.Someone cheerful and infuriating and clever . . .Someone just like Odd.
Is Odd and the Frost Giants appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Parents should know this is a gentle Norse mythology-inspired adventure featuring a disabled protagonist who uses wit rather than violence. Contains mild peril and the backstory death of the protagonist's father.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and chronic illness.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following clever Odd as he outsmarts giants and helps gods in this funny, fast-paced Norse adventure.