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Classics Retold: Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

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This month I’m participating in the Classics Retold project. Find more info here! Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman  Published:  September 22nd 2009 by HarperFestival Source: local library (audiobook) Synopsis (Goodreads): After the death of his father, Odd’s life has been stuck in a downward spiral. However, his luck begins to change after he frees a… Continue reading Classics Retold: Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

Classics Retold: Intro to Norse Mythology

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This month I’m participating in the Classics Retold project. Find more info here! Before I started reading retellings or novels inspired by Norse mythology, I wanted to better acquaint myself with the source material, so I checked out several books from my local library. My favorite text was D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths. Beautifully illustrated,… Continue reading Classics Retold: Intro to Norse Mythology

Classics Retold: Norse Mythology

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I love remixes on classics as much as I love the classics themselves. Though our world continues to change and evolve, certain stories remain with us. The morals and conflicts in so many of them are universal and can be adapted to modern times. When I heard about the Classics Retold project, I knew I… Continue reading Classics Retold: Norse Mythology