Scandinavian Folk & Fairy Tales

Scandinavian Folk & Fairy Tales
Author: Claire Booss
Publisher: Gramercy
Total Pages: 696
Release: 1984
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

A collection of folk literature from five countries, with illustrations by native artists.

Swedish Fairy Tales

Swedish Fairy Tales
Author:
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Fairy tales
ISBN: 9781616080037

Tales of knights in search of princesses, forest creatures frequenting caverns, and wish-granting fairies are told in the spirit of tradition and imagination in this anthology. With spellbinding art by Sweden's greatest fairytale illustrator, John Bauer. Age 6+.

Nordic Tales

Nordic Tales
Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781452174471

Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.

Norse Fairy & Folk Tales

Norse Fairy & Folk Tales
Author: George Webbe Dasent
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2020-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1398807478

Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales. Collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as "surpassing nearly all others." They include such well-loved tales as 'The Three Billy Goat's Gruff' and 'Taming the Shrew' and open a window into the beautiful landscapes of Norway. These funny and fantastical stories will delight the young and old.

The Changelings

The Changelings
Author: Christina Soontornvat
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492632619

From Newberry Honor winning author Christina Soontornvat comes a magical adventure in which Izzy must rescue her sister from a fairy land as dangerous as it is magical. All Izzy wants is for something interesting to happen in her sleepy little town. But her wish becomes all too real when a mysterious song floats through the woods and lures her little sister Hen into the forest...where she vanishes. A frantic search leads to a strange hole in the ground that Izzy enters. But on the other side, she discovers that the hole was not a hole, this place is not Earth, and Hen is not lost. She's been stolen away to the land of Faerie, and it's up to Izzy to bring her home. But inside Faerie, trouble is brewing—and Izzy is in way over her head. A ragtag group of outlaw Changelings offer to help, but she must decide whether a boulder that comes to life, a girl who looks like a ghost, and a boy who is also a stag can help her save Hen before it's too late. Praise for The Changelings: "Fresh and imaginative—new inventions on every page. I loved every ingenious twist and turn right up to the wonderfully satisfying ending."—Katherine Catmull, author of The Radiant Road and Summer and Bird. "The Changelings is charming! Perfect for readers who love stories full of magic, adventure, mystery and fairies, topped off with a satisfying and very happy ending. Soontornvat's debut sparkles and delights!"—Nikki Loftin, author of The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy Perfect for anyone looking for books: for a special 10 or 11 year old girl or boy. that can be fun homeschool materials. for readers who love a magical adventure!

The Norwegian Fairy Book

The Norwegian Fairy Book
Author: Klara Stroebe
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2022-09-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Norwegian Fairy Book" by Klara Stroebe. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

D'Aulaires' Book of Norwegian Folktales

D'Aulaires' Book of Norwegian Folktales
Author: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9780816699322

"These tales have been adapted from the Dasent translation of the collection of Asbjernsen and Moe"--Copyright page.

Swedish Folktales and Legends

Swedish Folktales and Legends
Author: Lone Thygesen Blecher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2004
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780816645756

"Swedish Folktales and Legends is a diverse and representative collection of stories from Sweden's centuries-old folklore tradition. Ranging from the ribald to the romantic, from the rustic to the mythical, these are lively translations of 150 tales drawn from unique sources including the Swedish National Folklore Archives and numerous private collections, while the humorous and dramatic illustrations are gathered from classic volumes of Swedish folktales. Lone Thygesen Blecher's engaging introduction details the purpose and background of folktales and legends as well as the history of their collection. This distinctive selection presents the storytelling artistry of Sweden's lush folkloric tradition.

Norse Fairy Tales

Norse Fairy Tales
Author: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 504
Release: 1910
Genre: Children's stories, Norwegian
ISBN: