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Tall Tales of Midgard
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Data
Book 1: 48 pages
Book 2: 66 pages
Book 3: 88 pages
23.0 x 31.0 cm
- Contact for Foreign Rights: Árni Beck Gunnarsson
- Reading sample: PDF in English (from book 1)
- Reading sample: PDF in English (from book 2)
- Reading sample: PDF in English (from book 3)
Description
The story follows Root, a mischievous young thrall living in captivity. By chance, he is freed by Vali, son of the trickster god Loki, whom Vali plans to free from the underworld, thus beginning the end of the world; Ragnarok.
Published in the US by Source Point Press.
Bjørk Matias Friis
Born in 1990 and originally a grade school teacher, Bjørk now creates historical comic books for kids and adults alike. Tall Tales mixes accurate historical details with a boost of humour and contemporary attitude.
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