About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is searching for a sense of power and agency or struggling to understand the balance between chaos and order. It is an ideal pick for a reader who has outgrown simple fairytales and is ready to grapple with the complexities of heroism, consequence, and the inevitability of change. Through these classic retellings, children explore a world where even the gods are flawed and mortal, offering a sophisticated lens through which to view their own growing pains. Roger Lancelyn Green captures the grandeur of Asgard, detailing the exploits of Thor, the wisdom of Odin, and the cunning mischief of Loki. Unlike modern adaptations, this version maintains the atmospheric weight of the original sagas. It introduces themes of bravery in the face of certain defeat, the value of keeping one's word, and the tricky nature of justice. While the content is epic in scale, the prose is accessible for middle grade readers, making it a perfect bridge to more demanding classical literature.
