A Time for Trolls: (Tanum of Norway Tokens Series) [Paperback]

Peter Christen Asbjornsen (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 82 pages
• Publisher: Arthur Vanous Co (June 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8203171281
• ISBN-13: 978-8203171284
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,415,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, Unique Twist on the Fairy Tale Format, July 1, 2008

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Emma Larkins "Emerging Author" (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Time for Trolls: (Tanum of Norway Tokens Series) (Paperback)

A Time For Trolls is a wonderful collection of Norwegian fairy tales. The tales are a little more graphic than similar American counterparts; not necessarily for very young children, but not as dark as The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales. The stories often start by following a trio of brothers. The youngest is usually a good-for-nothing called Askelad (literally, "Ash Boy") who does nothing but sit around and poke at the ashes in the hearth. However, he is wise and kind and determined, and he always ends up with the fortune and the girl. The translation from Norwegian is beautiful and lyrical, with a rhythmic quality reminiscent of oral tradition. A must-read for any fairytale or fantasy enthusiast, and a great look into the history of Norwegian culture!