Norse Folk Tales
Enter the epic world of 28 Norse folk tales — stories from the Viking and Scandinavian storytelling tradition. Norse mythology and folklore are among the most dramatic narrative traditions in world literature, featuring gods, giants, dragons, and mortal heroes locked in cosmic struggles.
Our collection includes tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya, Baldur, and the heroes of Asgard, alongside folk tales of clever farmers, brave shield-maidens, and magical creatures from Scandinavian tradition. Norse stories are characterized by their bold spirit, their acceptance of fate, and their celebration of courage in the face of inevitable doom.
Each tale is retold with vivid illustration and narrative power, making this collection ideal for anyone interested in Norse mythology, Viking legends, Scandinavian folklore, and the literary traditions that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien and modern fantasy.
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Thor and the Giant’s Kettle
Thor and the Giant's Kettle: In the golden halls of Asgard, where the gods feasted and plotted, the need for a new cauldron had become undeniable. The old
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Binding of Fenrir
The Binding of Fenrir: In the halls of Asgard, a darkness grew in the hearts of the gods, a fear that ate at them like rot eats at wood. It began with a
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Three Princesses Of Whiteland
The Three Princesses Of Whiteland: Once on a time there was a fisherman who lived close by a palace, and fished for the _King’s_ table. One day when he was out
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Widow’s Son
The Widow's Son: Once on a time there was a poor, poor _Widow_, who had an only _Son_. She dragged on with the boy till he had been confirmed, and then she
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Three Princesses In The Blue Mountain
The Three Princesses In The Blue Mountain: There were once upon a time a _King_ and _Queen_ who had no children, and they took it so much to heart that they
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Three Billy-Goats Gruff
The Three Billy-Goats Gruff
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Lassie And Her Godmother
The Lassie And Her Godmother: Once on a time a poor couple lived far, far away in a great wood. The wife was brought to bed, and had a pretty girl, but they
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Princess On The Glass Hill
The Princess On The Glass Hill: Once on a time there was a man who had a meadow, which lay high upon the hill-side, and in the meadow was a barn, which he had
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Lad Who Went To The North Wind
The Lad Who Went To The North Wind: Once on a time there was an old widow who had one son; and as she was poorly and weak, her son had to go up into the safe
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Husband Who Was To Mind The House
The Husband Who Was To Mind The House: Once on a time there was a man, so surly and cross, he never thought his _Wife_ did anything right in the house. Empathy
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Cat On The Dovrefell
A traveller's 'white cat' is really a great white bear — and on Christmas Eve he teaches a band of trolls a lesson they never forget.
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Giant Who Had No Heart In His Body
The Giant Who Had No Heart In His Body: Once on a time there was a _King_ who had _seven sons_, and he loved them so much that he could never bear to be