She Speaks: The Women of Norse Myths in their Own Words

ISBN: 1917366086

Author: Cargill-Martin, Honor

Condition: New

Classicist Honor Cargill-Martin once again puts women at center stage in this beautiful collection of eight illustrated Norse myths and legends. A Children's Book Council's Kids Favorites Award winner!Discover your favorite Norse myths - with a twist. This time you'll hear from the female characters in their own words.Meet Freyja, the enchanting goddess who forges a peace treaty between the Aesir and Vanir and brings magic and harmony to Asgard; ski through the mountains with Skadi on her quest for vengeance after her fathers death; and watch Loki, the shape-shifting trickster, recount the rescue of Thors hammer while disguised as a maid in this illustrated treasure trove of eight tales.Stories include:FREYJAS STORYThe goddess whose role in the peace treaty between the Aesir and Vanir brings magic and harmony to AsgardFRIGGS STORYThe Queen of Asgards desperate attempt to protect her beloved son Baldur from deathIDDUNS STORYThe goddess who is kidnapped for her eternal youthSKADIS STORYThe bowhunting giantess who avenges her fathers deathGEFJONS STORYThe entrepreneurial goddess who creates her own islandGRIDS STORYThe jtunn who helps Thor survive a deadly encounter with the Giant GeirrodBRYNHILDRS STORYThe vengeful Valkyries betrayal by SigurdWritten by classics expert Honor Cargill-Martin, whose insightful storytelling will mesmerize young readers as she breathes new life into well-loved stories and brings the classics into the modern world.This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:- Eight classic Norse myths, specially retold for young feminists- Insightful storytelling from 'the new Mary Beard', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin- Extensive backmatter, with a full synopsis of each story, bibliography, and further reading- Stunning Viking red foil on the coverPraise for She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words:"Cargill-Martins exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts." -Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller"Lavishly illustrated and dynamic collection of retellings." -Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian