Nordic Influences in Children's Literature and Stories from the British Isles

           Sagas, heroes, poetry, folklore—each are touched on this re-presentation of In Review’s first two journals on Nordic and British contributions to children's literature. The small but rich slice of these two great topics yields articles that reflect on the stimulus provided by Norse mythology—surprisingly great in the twentieth century—and emphasizes authors who made it possible for children to share the stirring stories of both the early Anglo-Saxons and Northern peoples. The more primal tales join with later children's books in The Stacks sections, which together list over 170 titles grouped by genre and provided with age recommendations. In addition, the chronological book list for the British Isles names the rulers of England and presents titles that march through history from the dark, pre-Celtic times through to the drama of World War II.

Two of the In Review: Living Books Past and Present journals republished in one booklet in 1997.

Includes:

• Articles on Nordic influences:
  • "A 'Borrowed' House, A 'Stolen' Myth" by Lydia Reynolds
  • "A Behind the Scenes Look at The Borrowed House" by Hilda van Stockum
  • "A Review of The Children of Odin" by Peter Sharpe
  • "In the Spirit of the Old Heroes" by Lydia Reynolds
  • "Definitions: Edda, Saga, Epic, Myth"
  • "Allen French: A Fortunate Accident"
• Norse book list organized by topics of:
  • Norse mythology
  • Folklore
  • Fantasy
  • Modern Scandinavian setting for younger readers and listeners, intermediate readers (and listeners), and for older youth
  • Historical fiction in regards to the vikings and Scandinavian immigrants to America
• Articles on the British Isles:
  • "The Ballad of the White Horse: a Review" by Peter Sharpe
  • "Author Profile: Ian Serraillier" by Lydia Reynolds
  • "Beowulf: a Rare Message from a Living Past" by Lydia Reynolds
• Chronological book list through time periods including:
  • Pre-celtic
  • Celtic
  • Roman
  • Anglo-Saxons
  • Rulers of England: the Saxons, the Danes, the Normans, the Plantagenet family, House of Lancaster, House of York, House of Tudor, House of Stuart, Commonwealth
  • Rulers of Great Britain: House of Hanover, House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, House of Windsor
• British Isles book list organized by topics of:
  • Legend, hero tales and folklore
  • Fantasy
  • Modern setting in Ireland, Wales, Scotland or England for younger readers and listeners, intermediate readers (and listeners), and for older youth
  • Historical fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • General

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Book Details:

• Page count: 52
• Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.13
  • Weight: 0.25 lbs.
  • SKU: 1011
  • ISBN 978-1-883932-9