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A beautifully illustrated, matter-of-fact journey through the weird, wondrous, and doomed world of the old northern gods. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with D'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants.
- ancient
- eerie
- fatalistic
- epic
- 01
Odd and the Frost Giants
Neil Gaiman
A cozy, wintry folktale where quiet cleverness outwits ancient magic.
- 02
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman
A master storyteller gathers you around the campfire to spin ancient tales of trickster gods, doomed heroes, and the inevitable end of the world.
- 03
9 From the Nine Worlds
Rick Riordan
A chaotic, laugh-out-loud romp through mythological realms with a fiercely loyal found family.
- 04
The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
Rick Riordan
A snarky, high-stakes romp through Norse mythology where found family and healing magic are the ultimate weapons against the end of the world.
- 05
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
SuperSummary
A snarky, high-octane romp through Norse mythology where found family and sarcastic banter are the best weapons against the apocalypse.
- 06
Leif the Lucky
Ingri Daulaire
A sweeping, seafaring journey that introduces young readers to the epic life of a legendary Viking explorer.
- 07
The Sea of Trolls
Nancy Farmer · 2004
A mythic, perilous journey where ancient magic and fierce sibling loyalty collide in the frozen lands of trolls and Vikings.
- 08
Helga's Dowry
Tomie de Paola · 1977
A whimsical, folklore-inspired journey where a determined troll's quest for love takes an unexpected turn.
- 09
Edda
Snorri Sturluson
A firelit journey into the linguistic and mythological roots of the North, where poetry and cosmic doom are inextricably linked.
- 10
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Paul Galdone
A rhythmic, satisfyingly suspenseful read-aloud where cleverness and courage conquer the neighborhood bully.
- 11
The Greek gods
Bernard Evslin, Dorothy Evslin and others
A fast-paced, theatrical journey through the triumphs, tantrums, and tragedies of Olympus.
- 12
The heroes
Charles Kingsley
A cozy, fireside journey into ancient myths, told with the gentle cadence of a Victorian storyteller.
