The Troll With No Heart in His Body and Other Tales of Trolls from Norway

The Troll With No Heart in His Body and Other Tales of Trolls from Norway
Lise Lunge-Larsen (Adapter), Betsy Bowen (Illustrator)

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Born and raised in Norway, Lise Lunge-Larsen, known to many as “the Troll Lady,” met her first troll at the age of three, and the experience shaped her understanding of the natural world as a place alive and full of mysterious creatures and stories. She has been a storyteller for more than thirty years, and children still beg for “just one more troll story.”

What are trolls and why do children love them so much? As tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of folklore’s most fascinating and varied creatures. In this collection of nine troll tales, Lunge-Larsen brings a combination of childhood memories and careful research to the retelling of each story, while Betsy Bowen’s striking woodcuts are as timeless and rare as the trolls themselves.

• Rank: #2224382 in Books
• Published on: 2013-04-us.html
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

Description #1 by Barnes & Noble:

Contributors: Lise Lunge-Larsen - Retold by. Format: Hardcover

Description #2 by TextbookX.com:

As tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of lore's most fascinating and varied creatures. Some live under bridges, others deep inside caves. They can carry their heads under their arms or hide their hearts inside wells. They can walk across oceans and fly over mountains. Trees and shrubs may grow from their heads, and their noses can be long enough to stir soup. There are troll hags, troll daughters, and elderly, shrunken trolls. Old or young, they are quarrelsome, ugly, and boastful, and they love to trick princesses and children. To defeat them, children must rely on the strengths of their humanity -- persistence, kindness, pluck, and willingness to heed good advice. Author: Lunge-Larsen, Lise ISBN-10: 0395913713

Description #3 by Biblio.com:

Boston 1999. A magnificent selection of classic Norwegian troll tales retold by Lunge-Larsen. Trolls are giants shaped by the ancient Norse mythology and by the towering Scandinavian landscape. Trolls have captured the imagination of generations of Scandinavian children mostly because of their ability to make landscape come to life. Indulge in these delightful stories and woodcut illustrations and pass on this imaginative tradition to your own children. English Year1999 Illust. B/W Illust. Color74 ISBN 0395913713 Code 4160. Softbound In Pristine Condition Bibl. Pages 92 Size 12Ox 8 1/2O