The Terrible Troll-Bird
The Terrible Troll-Bird by Ingri d’Aulaire, published by New York Review of Books on September 18, 2007, is a captivating tale for young readers, featuring 52 pages of vibrant illustrations. This story follows Ola, Lina, Sina, and Trina as they venture into the forest to gather firewood, only to encounter the fearsome troll-bird, a giant rooster that threatens their beloved horse, Blakken. The children soon discover their own bravery and resourcefulness as they confront this monstrous creature, leading to a celebration in their village.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of childhood ingenuity and adventure, as the children not only defeat the troll-bird but also face even greater challenges with the appearance of two formidable trolls. The book draws on elements of juvenile fiction, legends, and Norse mythology, making it an engaging read for those interested in fantasy and survival stories. The Terrible Troll-Bird serves as a delightful addition to the d’Aulaires’ collection, complementing their works on Norwegian folklore.
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One summer’s eve Ola, Lina, Sina, and Trina leave their village to gather firewood in the forest, when they’re surprised by the hideous call of the terrible troll-bird, a giant rooster who pops up out of the treetops and swoops down to devour their beloved horse Blakken. Little does the terrible troll-bird know that in Ola, Lina, Sina, and Trina he has finally met his match: his terrible days of terrorizing are over. Before long the whole village is celebrating the monster’s demise, and even the gnomes and hulder-maidens are coming out of their hiding places in the woods to participate in a great feast. All celebration is cut short, though, with the startling appearance of two monstrous moss-grown trolls even more terrible than the terrible troll-bird himself. Luckily, the children rise to the occasion once more, saving the day before they set out on a splendid new adventure.
Filled with vibrant illustrations and telling a story of childhood ingenuity and bravery, The Terrible Troll-Bird is a delightful companion to Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire’s more comprehensive books of Norwegian folklore, D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths and D’Aulaires’ Book of Trolls.
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