EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

She Speaks: The Women of Norse Myths in Their Own Words - by Honor Cargill-Martin (Hardcover)

She Speaks: The Women of Norse Myths in Their Own Words - by  Honor Cargill-Martin (Hardcover) - 1 of 1
$19.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Classicist Honor Cargill-Martin once again puts women at center stage in this beautiful collection of eight illustrated Norse myths and legends.Discover your favorite Norse myths - with a twist.
  • 7-9 Years
  • 11.0" x 9.4" Hardcover
  • 80 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables

Description



Book Synopsis



Classicist Honor Cargill-Martin once again puts women at center stage in this beautiful collection of eight illustrated Norse myths and legends.

Discover your favorite Norse myths - with a twist. This time you'll hear from the female characters in their own words.

Meet Freyja, the enchanting goddess who forges a peace treaty between the Aesir and Vanir and brings magic and harmony to Asgard; ski through the mountains with Skadi on her quest for vengeance after her father's death; and watch Loki, the shape-shifting trickster, recount the rescue of Thor's hammer while disguised as a maid in this illustrated treasure trove of eight tales.

Stories include:
FREYJA'S STORY

The goddess whose role in the peace treaty between the Aesir and Vanir brings magic and harmony to Asgard
FRIGG'S STORY
The Queen of Asgard's desperate attempt to protect her beloved son Baldur from death
IDDUN'S STORY
The goddess who is kidnapped for her eternal youth
SKADI'S STORY
The bowhunting giantess who avenges her father's death
GEFJON'S STORY
The entrepreneurial goddess who creates her own island
GRID'S STORY
The jötunn who helps Thor survive a deadly encounter with the Giant Geirrod
BRYNHILDR'S STORY
The vengeful Valkyrie's betrayal by Sigurd

Written by classics expert Honor Cargill-Martin, whose insightful storytelling will mesmerize young readers as she breathes new life into well-loved stories and brings the classics into the modern world.

This enchanting anthology for children ages 7+ features:

- Eight classic Norse myths, specially retold for young feminists
- Insightful storytelling from 'the new Mary Beard', classicist Honor Cargill-Martin
- Extensive backmatter, with a full synopsis of each story, bibliography, and further reading
- Stunning Viking red foil on the cover

Praise for She Speaks: The Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words:
"Cargill-Martin's exciting and insightful retelling breathes new life into characters who are often not given as much airtime as their male counterparts." --Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller
"Lavishly illustrated and dynamic collection of retellings." --Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian



About the Author



Honor Cargill-Martin is an author, classicist, and art historian from London. Cargill-Martin studied ancient history and classical archaeology at the University of Oxford. She won a scholarship and graduated with a first, staying on to complete a master's in ancient history. After a second master's in Italian Renaissance art, she returned to Oxford to begin a doctorate focusing on ancient Roman history at Christ Church College. Pauliina Hannuniemi is a Finnish illustrator with her bachelor of arts from Metropolia UoAS. In addition to The Song of the Swan, she is also the illustrator of Karah Sutton's A Wolf for a Spell.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 9.4 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 7-9 Years
Sub-Genre: Legends, Myths, Fables
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 80
Publisher: Magic Cat
Theme: Norse
Format: Hardcover
Author: Honor Cargill-Martin
Language: English
Street Date: September 2, 2025
TCIN: 1003047197
UPC: 9781917366083
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-6002
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 9.4 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Related Categories

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member Services

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyTarget OpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy