Look inside ...    In the Days of Giants by Abbie Farwell Brown Strength and joy of life ever marked the doings of the old Norse gods and heroes. These qualities abound in these stories of Norse mythology retold in a simple direct fashion appealing to younger children. Tells among other things how Father Odin lost his eye, how Thor went fishing, of the death of Baldur, and of the other doings of the gods and goddesses of Asgard. Vigorous black and white illustrations complement the narrative.  Ages 9-11 190 pages $11.95

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Back Matter

The Beginning of Things
How Odin Lost His Eye
Kvasir's Blood
The Giant Builder
The Magic Apples
Skadi's Choice
The Dwarf's Gifts
Loki's Children
The Quest of the Hammer
The Giantess Who Would Not
Thor's Visit to the Giants
Thor's Fishing
Thor's Duel
In the Giant's House
Balder and the Mistletoe
The Punishment of Loki