Showing results for "the troll" in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

What's that steady booming echoing through the mountains? It's the heavy footsteps of a troll. Humans should beware of these creatures' terrible, destructive powers. Have you ever wondered how trolls are born and grow up? What foods they prefer to feast on? What mischief fills their time? Wonder no more! Embark on daring journey to learn all about trolls.

You think you know the story of "Three Billy Goats Gruff"? You're in for a surprise. The troll SAID he wanted to gobble up the billy goats, but what's the real story behind his stomps and roars? A classic fairy tale gets a trip-trapping twist as the troll tells all.

Trolls have trampled through popular fairy tales for many years. Have you ever wondered what trolls look like, where they hide out, or why they like darkness? Listen to this book to find out the truth about trolls.

Everyone thinks they know the real story behind the villains in fairy tales - but the villains themselves beg to differ. In Troll's-Eye View, you'll hear from the Giant's wife ("Jack and the Beanstalk"), Rumpelstiltskin, the oldest of the Twelve Dancing Princesses, and many more. A stellar lineup of authors, including Garth Nix, Jane Yolen, and Nancy Farmer, makes sure that these old stories do new tricks!

Lilac is a girl of eight, or ten, or twelve years old—she's not sure. She lives happily in the woods until she meets an ill-intentioned Troll who introduces her to new ideas in Lilac and the Troll. Bobby and his stuttering friend, Sam Burberry, find out what true friendship is all about as they come dangerously close to their demise at the hands of a hungry lion in The Supreme Friendship of Sam Burberry & Bobby the Bunny.

Jenny har troll i huvudet. Det är så hennes mamma förklarar varför Jenny har så svårt att somna på kvällarna. Jenny har helt enkelt alldeles för livlig fantasi, som gärna föreställer sig hemskheter. Saker som aldrig har hänt. En mördare har aldrig legat under hennes säng. Huset har aldrig brunnit ner. Det har aldrig varit krig i hennes hemland. Men så en dag inträffar det hemska. Men inte det otänkbara. Jenny har ju redan har föreställt sig allt.

The three girls have come to the mountains to find healing plants for a small, sick boy. Here, they see a strange creature. They think it is a bear cub. But they are wrong! Can they save the sick boy? The Enchanted Castle is a series about three girls, who find an enchanted castle, where the most incredible things can happen. Every time the girls Stick, Pop and Mane visit it, they end up in a new exciting world. Peter Gotthardt was born in Denmark close to Copenhagen in 1946.

Meet Chatterton Squirrel, the smallest in his family and the most frightened. While Chatterton's parents were teaching their young how to leap from tree to tree, Chatterton kept looking down at the ground, worried that he would fall. Hamilton noticed how scared Chatterton looked and decided he should help. In the end Chatterton was able to take the big leap and make his family proud! This story helps those who are afraid of trying new things and shows there is always a way, so long as you believe.

Meet Hamilton Troll, a fun-loving friend to the forest creatures and quite a unique little troll. But Hamilton has a problem, a fear he simply can not control, and it is up to Pink Light Sprite to help him resolve his problem. Follow Hamilton as he takes this exciting journey down the forest path. He will meet new friends that he will always remember and he will in-turn help others when they need him the most.

Meet Barney Bee, a very sweet, yet plump round bumblebee who spends his day flying from flower to flower eating pollen. In fact, Barney Bee loves pollen so much he "comes down" with a hefty problem. Join Hamilton Troll as he spends the day following Barney Bee around and learning some pretty interesting facts about bumblebees as well as the names of a few Texas wildflowers.

Meet Skeeter, an excitable skunk who just wants to join Hamilton Troll and the other critters in their big stick-nut game. However, Skeeter has a little problem. Whenever he gets scared or startled, out comes a pe-yew! So it is up to Hamilton and his friends to help Skeeter control his smelly problem so he too can play in the game. Join Skeeter in this stinky, funny day of adventure and share in his excitement as he experiences the thrill of making true friends and getting to play in the big stick-nut game!

This troll is ready to clear his name! Ever since Deklyn became famous for one tiny, no-good day, he's been on a mission to set the record straight. Many people have heard the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, but now it's time to join Deklyn as he opens the cold case to this classic tale to tell his side of things.

Waldo's Wrestling Trolls are back, and they're ready to rumble! But the villainous Lord Veto has other plans. Challenged to a Giant Rumble but suffering from a shortfall of wrestlers, Jack and his friends set out to find more participants for their great battle. But what starts as a fun-filled road trip in their trusty caravan soon becomes an action-packed adventure filled with dangers such as farting billy goats, poisonous spiders and evil servants of the wicked King Nugget.

Jack is doing fantastically well as the Wrestling Trolls' training coach, Big Rock is winning matches, and the group are on their way to more gold than they can count. Nothing ever goes smoothly for Jack, though, especially after Milo is kidnapped by evil goblins determined to get their greedy hands on Big Rock's winnings! The wrestling crew know that they will have to be very quick and clever if they want to rescue Milo.

The Troll Bridge tells the story of a young boy, Joel, and his encounter with the Troll who lives under a bridge. The greedy Troll charges everyone and everything that crossed the bridge and grew very wealthy. When disaster strikes however he needs the kindness of strangers to save him from a damp and miserable end.