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 A beautiful new edition of retellings -including legends from Norse mythology and a selection of fairytales from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Enjoy a richcollection of folktales, myths and legends from Scandinavia,retold for young readers with charm, warmth and gentle humour byAnika Hussain, an author born and raised in Stockholm.This book contains traditional favourites, including the legendsof Norse gods Loki and Thor and the fairy tales Little Thumbelinaand The Three Billy Goats Gruff, with a host of other Scandinavianstories to discover.Includes 20 Norse and Scandinavian folktales, mythsand legends in a perfect, child-friendly package.Part ofthe Scholastic Classics collection: introducing generations ofbook lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for youngreadersClassic stories told from a modern perspective

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