From the series Mythical Creatures
Trolls
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2021
Reviewed
From the series Mythical Creatures
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2021
ReviewedHave a troll problem? Ring church bells near their ears or lure them into a lightning storm. They will run away in terror! This title covers the legends of trolls and how these mythical creatures have transformed through history. Engaging text combines with interesting images to explore the creature’s history and characteristics. A narrative opening, historical timeline, range map, and more will captivate readers and have them wondering where their neighborhood trolls are hiding!
These well-written titles cover a lot of ground; the text describes the legendary beings’ historical, cultural, literary, and artistic backgrounds. Their origins and appearances in various legends as well as abilities are also discussed. Readers gain broad knowledge of the creatures and learn about cultural comparisons and contrasts. The titles successfully present ideas about how the creatures’ legends arose, such as the animals that likely inspired stories about them. The pages feature colorful, captioned artwork from different eras and cultures. Some captions are arranged to resemble wall plaques. World maps identify the origins and cultural influence of the creatures’ legends throughout history. A pictorial time line tracks historical, literary, artistic, or cultural origins and significance. The “Media Mention” section discusses where a particular being appears in a book, film, TV show, or game. VERDICT Well done; highly recommended for schools and public collections.
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