'Time to get up, Billy, ' called his mum. Little Billy Goat Gruff sighed. The holidays were over and it was time to go back to school. But Billy didn't want to go It's not that Billy doesn't like school - he LOVES it - but it's the getting there that he doesn't like. For en route to school is the terrible, troublesome TROLL Tired of feeling bullied and scared, Billy and his best friend Tiny Mole pit their wits against the bully - and in so doing discover that all he actually needs to be is loved, not loathed

Trolls and Hidden Folk are a part of daily life in Iceland. This collection of Icelandic folklore and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. The twenty-five short stories are centuries old and have been updated for today's readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will love to delve into this fantastic collection of traditional Icelandic fairy tales and legends. These short stories of trolls, elves with magical powers, and Hidden People have been passed down from generation to generation. First written down hundreds of years ago, the stories are now brought together and updated for a modern audience, so now you too can read about the trolls who freely roamed Iceland, the race of Hidden People with strong magical powers and of the four powerful beings who still protect Iceland from invaders to this day. Packed full of fascinating myths, this collection of folklore is a must for anyone wanting to discover a world of mermaids and mermen, giants, shape-shifting seals and dragons in disguise. 2017 Book Excellence Award Winner for Multicultural Fiction 2018 International Book Awards - Award Winning Finalist in the Category "Fiction: Short Story"

What do medieval Icelanders mean when they say "troll"? What did they see when they saw a troll? What did the troll signify to them? And why did they see them? The principal subject of this book is the Norse idea of the troll, which the author uses to engage with the larger topic of paranormal experiences in the medieval North. The texts under study are from 13th-, 14th-, and 15th-century Iceland. The focus of the book is on the ways in which paranormal experiences are related and defined in these texts and how those definitions have framed and continue to frame scholarly interpretations of the paranormal. The book is partitioned into numerous brief chapters, each with its own theme. In each case the author is not least concerned with how the paranormal functions within medieval society and in the minds of the individuals who encounter and experience it and go on to narrate these experiences through intermediaries. The author connects the paranormal encounter closely with fears and these fears are intertwined with various aspects of the human experience including gender, family ties, and death. The Troll Inside You hovers over the boundaries of scholarship and literature. Its aim is to prick and provoke but above all to challenge its audience to reconsider some of their preconceived ideas about the medieval past.

Mortimer is so excited to have a picnic with his friend, Oggy. But when Oggy sends a letter saying he’s sick, Mortimer decides to bring the picnic to Oggy and take care of him instead. On the way, Mortimer has to get past a few big obstacles, including a crocodile, a wolf, and a troll! But Mortimer is willing to do everything it takes to get to Oggy, even if it means giving up all his picnic treats. Kids will love this uplifting book about true friendship, looking after others, and facing one’s fears.