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Discover your favourite Norse myths - with a twist. This time you'll hear from the female characters in their own words. <BR><BR>Meet Freyja, the enchanting goddess who brought magic and harmony to Asgard. Join the eternally youthful Idunn as she reclaims her stolen life-giving apples from the trickster Loki. Witness the fearless Gridr equipping Thor with the power to survive a deadly clash against the ruthless giant Geirrod. <BR><BR>Written by classics expert Honor Cargill-Martin, this illustrated treasure trove of eight thrilling tales brings the legends of Norse mythology to life like never before! <BR><BR>FREYJA'S STORY<BR>The goddess who brought magic and harmony to Asgard<BR>IDDUN'S STORY<BR>The goddess of eternal youth who was kidnapped by Loki for her life-giving apples<BR>SKADI'S STORY<BR>The bowhunting giantess who avenged her father's death<BR>GEFION'S STORY<BR>The entrepreneurial goddess who creates her own island<BR>FRIGG'S STORY<BR>The Queen of Asgard's attempt to protect her beloved son Baldr<BR>GRIDR'S STORY<BR>The jötunn who helps Thor survive a deadly encounter with the Giant Geirrod<BR>HERVOR'S STORY<BR>The shieldmaiden who challenged her father's ghost for his sword<BR>BRYNHILDR'S STORY<BR>The vengeful Valkyrie who was betrayed by the man she loved<BR><BR>This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:<BR>- Eight classic Norse myths, specially retold for young feminists <BR>- Insightful storytelling from 'the new Mary Beard', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin<BR>- Extensive backmatter, with a full synopsis of each story, bibliography and further reading<BR>- Stunning Viking red foil on the cover<BR><BR> Praise for She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words<BR> "Cargill-Martin's exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts" -Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller<BR>"Lavishly illustrated and dynamic collection of retellings" -Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
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