Books with title The Terrible Troll-Bird

One summer’s eve Ola, Lina, Sina, and Trina leave their village to gather firewood in the forest, when they’re surprised by the hideous call of the terrible troll-bird, a giant rooster who pops up out of the treetops and swoops down to devour their beloved horse Blakken. Little does the terrible troll-bird know that in Ola, Lina, Sina, and Trina he has finally met his match: his terrible days of terrorizing are over. Before long the whole village is celebrating the monster’s demise, and even the gnomes and hulder-maidens are coming out of their hiding places in the woods to participate in a great feast. All celebration is cut short, though, with the startling appearance of two monstrous moss-grown trolls even more terrible than the terrible troll-bird himself. Luckily, the children rise to the occasion once more, saving the day before they set out on a splendid new adventure.Filled with vibrant illustrations and telling a story of childhood ingenuity and bravery, The Terrible Troll-Bird is a delightful companion to Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire’s more comprehensive books of Norwegian folklore, D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths and D’Aulaires’ Book of Trolls.

Mike Newman is a qualified teacher and a professional freelance writer.Although he specializes in medical writing, occasionally he strays from the norm and follows his heart by writing for children.Currently he has created over 100 picture books for an educational establishment in Beijing. He is though aware that many children, and for myriad different reasons, struggle through life without ever having confidence in themselves as readers - and it is for this demographic which he enjoys, in his spare time, writing for most - reluctant readers.Book sample:“The Hill-Trows they are evil, unseen or in disguise.”“They hate all other creaturesand plan for their demise.”“But surely, mate,” our Dave spoke out, “all this just can’t be right?” “Times have changed, the Trows are gone, there’s no reason for your fright?”“Oh, no,” he said, “they are still here, they’ve lived here for all time.”“They sit and lurk, invisible,and plot their next dark crime.”“Oh, do shut up,” Pete grumbled, “Are you certain they exist?”The Trow it rounded on him, “They are always in our midst!”