by Tomie de Paola (Author, Illustrator)
On Amazon we read: Helga, a troll, must somehow acquire a dowry with which to marry or, by the god Odin’s command, be doomed to wander the earth forever. “Richly colored pictures capture the droll humor of [Helga’s] clever, determined fight to garner impressive riches.”--Booklist
READER REVIEW: This This is a wonderful story of love, determination, prosperity, and goodness. The prose is endearing as are the characters. We love Helga.
MY REVIEW: I was Camp Director over 150 young women for many years. One year our theme was The Rising Generation, celebrating countries around the world. This book about Helga was our story for Norway. It is so adorable that I wanted every girl to have a copy. Of course, I could not afford that, but we did retell the story. It shows that with persistence and ingenuity a young woman can do anything to make her dreams come true. The ending is delightful with a twist of events. i recently purchased a copy for each of my Granddaughters.
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