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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Una preciosidad de libro ilustrado, que combina el talento de Chris Riddle con la pluma de Neil Gaiman.
Un cuento juvenil ambientado en la mitología nórdica.
Un cuento juvenil ambientado en la mitología nórdica.
I loved everything about this. It would make a great classroom read aloud.
Odd is only a boy of twelve when he runs away from home to live on his own. His father passed away, his mother remarried, and his step-father doesn’t particularly like him. Trying to fend for himself, one day, Odd is visited by a fox who has a mission for him.
A short read, this book is adventurous and lighthearted. With a simple enough plot and a straightforward writing style, Neil Gaiman’s story is one that both middle-graders and adults would like.
I was delighted to read it and finished the book in one sitting.
If you haven’t read many books on Norse mythology, you could very well start with this. The story features 3 Norse gods – Thor, Odin, and Loki – who rely on Odd to save the day and help the city of Asgard.
I like the chosen-one trope when it’s executed well. So it was interesting to follow along as Odd uses his intellect to confront the Frost Giant.
It also has illustrations, which makes it a perfect gift for a young reader.
Looking for short books to read? This one should be on your TBR list!
A short read, this book is adventurous and lighthearted. With a simple enough plot and a straightforward writing style, Neil Gaiman’s story is one that both middle-graders and adults would like.
I was delighted to read it and finished the book in one sitting.
If you haven’t read many books on Norse mythology, you could very well start with this. The story features 3 Norse gods – Thor, Odin, and Loki – who rely on Odd to save the day and help the city of Asgard.
I like the chosen-one trope when it’s executed well. So it was interesting to follow along as Odd uses his intellect to confront the Frost Giant.
It also has illustrations, which makes it a perfect gift for a young reader.
Looking for short books to read? This one should be on your TBR list!
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lovely story, and beautifully illustrated. A joy from start to finish.
Tons of fun in a very small package. Hopefully more Odd tales will be coming.
I like fantasy, I love Neil Gaiman's books, comics and the film adaptations of them, but this one ran just a little short of his usual offerings. This story has some charm; it reminded me of the very simple stories we used to read as children in the 1960's. But is also reminded me of a story my older sis used to tell us at bedtimes when she was in a mean mood. "Once upon at time, long ago and far away, all of a sudden, nothing happened. The End"
I suppose I should not be too critical; I'm not a novelist and I'm sure Neil wrote this inbetween other projects as a kind response to one of the hundreds of requests he must get to support various causes so well done, Neil. Just don't expect the usual high standard.
I suppose I should not be too critical; I'm not a novelist and I'm sure Neil wrote this inbetween other projects as a kind response to one of the hundreds of requests he must get to support various causes so well done, Neil. Just don't expect the usual high standard.