{"title":"Padraic Colum","description":"\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-children-of-odin-classic-norse-mythology-book","title":"The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths by Padraic Colum","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Retelling of Norse Mythology for Middle Grade Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"830\"\u003eStep into Asgard and the worlds beyond in Padraic Colum’s enduring retelling of the Northern myths. \u003cem data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eThe Children of Odin\u003c\/em\u003e gathers the great stories of the Norse imagination into one compelling volume for thoughtful readers and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1069\"\u003eFrom the shaping of the worlds to the twilight of Ragnarok, readers encounter Odin the Wanderer, Thor of the hammer, luminous Baldur, Freya of the golden necklace, and Loki the clever deceiver. Giants, dwarves, dragons, and heroes move through these pages in stories that carry both grandeur and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003eColum’s language preserves the dignity and scale of the original myths while remaining accessible to modern readers. This edition, edited by Reg Down for clarity, includes light footnotes for unfamiliar words and a brief biography of Colum. Willy Pogany’s elegant illustrations echo the atmosphere and artistry of the Northern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003eSubstantial enough for independent middle grade readers and richly satisfying as a family read-aloud, this volume also serves as a natural companion for studies of Norse mythology, Viking history, and Waldorf Grade 4 cultural blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Children of Odin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padraic Colum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reg Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willy Pogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pied Piper Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grades 4 and up; middle grade to adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reg Down","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39401305112640,"sku":"1478140569","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/children-of-odin-norse-mythology.webp?v=1771672422"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/collections\/padraic-colum.oembed","provider":"Alder \u0026 Alouette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}