The Children of Odin - The Book of Northern Myths (Kindle Edition)

by Padraic Colum (Author)

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Product Description
Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history.

Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, ragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroyed their world.


About the Author
Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a newbery honor book).

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 222 KB
• Publisher: LeClue 22 [Kindle] (June 7, 2008)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001AUT4QK
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,980 in Kindle Store (See Bestsellers in Kindle Store)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lively, entertaining, December 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths (Paperback)

This book is different than many mythology texts, it is a good read. The stories are more like stories, and they carry on from one story or chapter to the next. It holds the attention.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Odin's BEST, May 5, 2004

By	GixxxerKim (Heathentown, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Children of Odin (Hardcover)

You will find not only Norse myths in this book, but Teutonic tales as well. The drawings are incredible, as in all children's books. Adults will not be disappointed with this one, and children will be pleased to hear the exciting stories within. A MUST have for Norse mythology book collectors. An oldie but GOODIE! Classic and captivating. What else can I say? . . . I'm buying another one incase I lose my present copy-THAT IS HOW GOOD IT IS! I also reccomend My Viking Book by Ruth Harshaw. Hard to find and quite old, but it is THE best children's book EVER! Don't miss either of them.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Storytelling, June 26, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths (Paperback)

This book was (and still is) one of my childhood favorties. As I was growing up I found most texts boring and lost interest in mythology books that concentrated on being specific and complex. I stumbled upon this book in my Junior High library and was instantly hooked. It is full of wonderfully told stories that constantly entertain while providing an imaginative way of getting the stories' points across. It is a great book for children and I would suggest it for parents too