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Complete Norse Myths

Name: Complete Norse Myths
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SKU: 9781836042341
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By Anna Milbourne and Mairi Mackinnon

Series: Complete Books

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A fresh, comprehensive collection of Norse Myths, with stunning illustrations, glossary and maps.
From Loki the trickster god, Thor the thunder god with his famous magic hammer, and Freyja with her falcon-feather cloak to stories about dwarfs, dragons and a cursed gold ring, this collection covers the WHOLE of Norse mythology.

A handsome volume for any family bookshelf, this book contains all the best-known stories and characters as well as lesser-known gods and heroes.

- Contains a comprehensive glossary of names, including links to an online pronunciation guide
- Information about Viking culture and times
- Stunning maps of both the real Viking world and the mythological world of their gods
- A perfect gift and treasure trove for children and adults alike

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Complete Norse Myths

A fresh, comprehensive collection of Norse Myths, with stunning illustrations, glossary and maps. From Loki the trickster god, Thor the thunder god with his famous magic hammer, and Freyja with her falcon-feather cloak to stories about dwarfs, dragons and a cursed gold ring, this collection covers the WHOLE of Norse mythology.A handsome volume for any family bookshelf, this book contains...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836042341

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Nathan Collins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 296

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Anna Milbourne Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Education & Reference Kids & YA Pre-orders Mairi Mackinnon Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Complete Books Young Adult

About the Author

Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon. Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.

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