07/17/08

This number recycled from another book, which was donated.

Intriguing, quick read of a children's book with references to Scandinavian myths and folktales.

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From the back cover:

A secret kingdom of trolls, guarding their legendary gold, lies in the mysterious shadows of Troll Fell. It is to this eerie and dangerous place that Peer Ulfsson must go after his father's sudden death, to live with his greedy, bad-tempered uncles, Baldur and Grim.

When Peer discovers his uncles' terrible plan to capture the gold by selling human children to the trolls, he has to bury his fears and find a way to stop them. He has only his bravery, his wit, and two new allies - a daring girl looking for adventure and a mischievous house spirit looking for a good meal. Their story will become part of the lore of this extraordinary land by the sea.

Adding to pkboo's Fantasy Bookbox.

plucked from pkboo's Fantasy bookbox.

looks intriguing....

Many are the fantasies based in Celtic lore, but this is the first I've read that stems from Scandinavian. Put PeerGynt/The Hall of the Mountain Kings on to play, and enjoy.

I found this a delightful read.

Wow, thank you! This looks right up my alley, I do enjoy books that refence myths of just about any kind. I update you when I have read it! :)

Nice, and quick read, but a bit average as far as fantasy goes. Wonderful mythological refeernces however. I plan to wild release this one within a few days, and hope it finds a new home. :)

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

Left on one of the tables next to the window! Hope it finds a new home! :D