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The Guardians of Iceland and Other Icelandic Folk Tales

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The Guardians of Iceland and Other Icelandic Folk Tales

2017 Book Excellence Award Winner for Multicultural Fiction.

Trolls and Hidden Folk are a part of daily life in Iceland. This collection of IcelandicÂ folklore and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. The twenty-five short stories areÂ centuries old and have beenÂ updated for today's readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will love to delve intoÂ this fantastic collection of traditional Icelandic fairy tales and legends. These short stories of trolls, elves with magical powers, and Hidden PeopleÂ have beenÂ passed down from generation to generation.

Written down a hundred years ago, the stories are now brought together and updated for a modern audience, so now you too can read about the trolls who freely roamedÂ Iceland,Â the race of Hidden People with strong magical powers and of the four powerful beings who still protect Iceland from invaders to this day. Packed full of fascinating myths, this collection of folklore is a must for anyone wanting to discoverÂ a world ofÂ mermaids and mermen, giants, shape-shifting seals and dragons in disguise.
Country USA
Brand Hekla Publishing LLC
Manufacturer Hekla Publishing LLC
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber RKC2011016363
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780998281605
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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