She Speaks

Written by Honor Cargill-Martin · Illustrated by Pauliina Hannuniemi

Norse myths retold by the women who lived them, revealing untold stories and hidden truths.

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80 pages

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In a world of gods and giants, Freyja seeks peace, Skadi hunts for vengeance, and Frigg fights fate to save her son. These Norse myths, retold through the voices of their female characters, unveil hidden depths and untold stories. As Loki weaves his tricks and Brynhildr faces betrayal, each tale challenges the legends you thought you knew. Dive into this illustrated collection where magic, power, and destiny collide, and discover the strength and resilience of the women who shaped the myths of old.

From the publisher

Classicist Honor Cargill-Martin once again puts women at center stage in this beautiful collection of eight illustrated Norse myths and legends.Discover your favorite Norse myths - with a twist. This time you’ll hear from the female characters in their own words. Meet Freyja, the enchanting goddess who forges a peace treaty between the Aesir and Vanir and brings magic and harmony to Asgard; ski through the mountains with Skadi on her quest for vengeance after her father’s death; and watch Loki, the shape-shifting trickster, recount the rescue of Thor’s hammer while disguised as a maid in this illustrated treasure trove of eight tales. Stories include: FREYJA’S STORY The goddess whose role in the peace treaty between the Aesir and Vanir brings magic and harmony to Asgard FRIGG’S STORY The Queen of Asgard’s desperate attempt to protect her beloved son Baldur from death IDDUN’S STORY The goddess who is kidnapped for her eternal youth SKADI’S STORY The bowhunting giantess who avenges her father’s death GEFJON’S STORY The entrepreneurial goddess who creates her own island GRID’S STORY The jötunn who helps Thor survive a deadly encounter with the Giant Geirrod BRYNHILDR’S STORY The vengeful Valkyrie’s betrayal by Sigurd Written by classics expert Honor Cargill-Martin, whose insightful storytelling will mesmerize young readers as she breathes new life into well-loved stories and brings the classics into the modern world. This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features: - Eight classic Norse myths, specially retold for young feminists - Insightful storytelling from ‘the new Mary Beard’, classicist Honor Cargill-Martin - Extensive backmatter, with a full synopsis of each story, bibliography, and further reading - Stunning Viking red foil on the cover Praise for She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words: “Cargill-Martin’s exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts.” –Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller “Lavishly illustrated and dynamic collection of retellings.” –Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian

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