Journal Entry 1 by leeny37 from Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Sunday, January 10, 2010

I have several copies of this book as my order of a shrink-wrapped pack that arrived contained 25 brand new copies! Perfect for Bookcrossing! :)

Synopsis:
Odd's luck has been bad so far. He lost his father on a Viking expedition, his foot was crushed beneath a tree, and the winter seems to be going on for ever. But when Odd flees to the woods and releases a trapped bear, his luck begins to change. The eagle, bear and fox he encounters reveal they're actually Norse gods, trapped in animal form by the evil frost giants who have conquered Asgard, the city of the gods Can a twelve-year-old boy reclaim Thor's hammer, outwit the frost giants and release the gods? 

Journal Entry 2 by leeny37 from Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, January 13, 2010

This isn't my favourite Neil Gaiman book but @neilhimself can do no wrong and has produced another whimsical and charming read, despite its brevity. Gaiman delves into Norse mythology yet again and with the power of his imagination and a deft touch of magic, he has created a world where a boy named Odd helps the gods to get back their city from the Frost Giant so that they can reign as gods once more. Odd and the Frost Giants is written like a fairy tale with accompanying illustrations, making it a delightful read for young readers but thanks to Gaiman's masterful storytelling, it can also be enjoyed by adults, who will also be amused by Gaiman's biography at the end of the book, showcasing his trademark wit and humour. (I say there need to be more collaborations between Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman!) All in all, this was an absolute pleasure to read and will be enjoyed by young and old alike.