Odd and the frost giants book7/4/2023 ![]() That simple question, one that is never asked enough, proves to be a mighty blow. It’s no surprise that the underdog will find a way to best the mighty Frost Giant, but the moment when Odd begins to strip away the bellowing bravado, the intimidating brute strength to lay bare a lovely truth is breathtaking. And Odd has run away from home, even though he can barely walk and has to use a crutch. But they readily empathize with him as he seeks the comforting presence of his late father, strikes out on his own, and matter-of-factly sets out to clean up the mess when the gods have thrown up their hands. Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman 3.95 avg. No one quite knows what goes on in Odd’s head, and readers don’t get too close to him either. Might rules and the less strong are bullied and cast aside. This is a good one to read together, curled up on the sofa, on a wintry day. The storytelling is focused and tight, and the climactic scene between Odd and the giant offers plenty for kids - and adults - to think about. ![]() This satisfying, compact adventure invites kids to wrestle with some morally ambiguous material, and is a good introduction to the many shades of gray in mythology. ![]()
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