Critically acclaimed, this novelization of the Norse Myths by Cynthia King is again available! The gods, giants, dragons and messengers are here, their joys and anguish, their battles with evil from the dawn of life in Valhalla out of fire and ice, to the predicted death of Balder the Good, and the ensuing cataclysmic battle-Ragnarok-between Gods and Giants. "The author is to be praised for the skill and dignity with which she has handled this...grand and powerful tragedy of the gods."-Library Journal "Resonant"-Kirkus "Suggested for the small library"-ALA Booklist Novelist, editor, creative writing teacher, Cynthia King has published three novels, one children's chapter book, many short stories, and numerous book reviews, for The New York Times Book Review, The Detroit News, Los Angeles Daily News, Houston Chronicle and the L.A. Daily News. A native of New York City, she now lives in New Hampshire. Charles Mikolaycak, (1937-1993) best known as illustrator of many children's books, won the American Institute of Graphics Arts Award for book illustration, and other prestigious awards. Born in Scranton, PA, he died in New York City in 1993.