About this item
For centuries, the myths of trolls have fascinated and frightened people young and old. Originating in the time of the Vikings, trolls have been constant figures of mythology since the very first troll story. Their lore has evolved and developed over time, but their representations, especially across Scandinavian culture, have lasted to the present day. This book explains the history of troll lore throughout the ages, examines other troll folktales from around the world, and even explores how the troll persists in todays society.
About the Author
From circus science to jellybeans, Alicia Klepeis loves to research fun and out-of-the-ordinary topics that make nonfiction exciting for readers. Alicia began her career at the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. Alicia is the author of over 140 children's books, both nonfiction and fiction. Her nonfiction titles include Artificial Intelligence And Humanoid Robots; Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts; Penguins & Polar Bears: A Pretty Cool Introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic; Vaccines; and The World's Strangest Foods. Her fiction titles include the picture book Francisco's Kites, a series of World Adventure chapter books such as From Pizza to Pisa, and the middle grade historical fiction novel A Time For Change. She is currently working on several projects involving unusual animals, far-out foods, superfast modes of transportation, and world cultures. She lives with her family in upstate New York. Alicia taught middle school in Massachusetts for several years before becoming a writer. She loves doing school visits. Her website is https://www.aliciaklepeis.com
