Overview

Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying beasts in this lavishly illustrated, adaptation of the classic Finnish epic. This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is brought to life with exquisitely detailed artwork of magical creatures, snowy mountains, adventurous heroes and dark forests by renowned illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin. Thrilling and inspiring, An Illustrated Kalevala is the perfect collection to share and give a lifetime of enjoyment to children and adults alike.

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Author:   Kirsti Mäkinen ,  Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin ,  Kaarina Brooks
Publisher:   Floris Books
Imprint:   Floris Books
Weight:   0.795kg
ISBN:  

9781782506430

ISBN 10:   1782506438
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   14 May 2020
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 16 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Contents About the Kalevala Prologue 1. The Creation of the World 2. Väinämöinen and Joukahainen 3. The Sad Fate of Aino 4. Joukahainen’s Revenge 5. Väinämöinen in Pohjola 6. Väinämöinen and the Maid of Pohjola 7. Ilmarinen Forges the Sampo 8. Lemminkäinen and Kyllikki 9. Lemminkäinen Wages War on Pohjola 10. The Restoration of Lemminkäinen 11. Väinämöinen’s Journey to the Land of the Dead 12. The Maid of Pohjola’s Rival Suitors 13. The Wedding Feast 14. Lemminkäinen’s Adventures 15. The Tragic Life of Kullervo 16. The Golden Maiden 17. The Theft of the Sampo 18. The Birchwood Kantele 19. Louhi’s Revenge 20. Marjatta and the King of Kalevala Epilogue Glossary About the Contributors

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Praise for Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin: 'The illustrations are beyond marvelous.' -- Youth Services Book Review on Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas

Author Information

Kirsti Mäkinen (1939-2016) worked at the National Board of Education of Finland and was a lecturer in Finnish language and literature at the Helsinki Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu High School. Her adaptation of The Kalevala for children was awarded a 2009 Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society. Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin is a well-known Finnish illustrator, renowned for her delicate, detailed portrayals of Finland's wildlife and folklore. She graduated in 1977 from Helsinki University of Art and Design and has since illustrated many books loved by children and adults. She is the illustrator of Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas, also published by Floris Books. Kaarina Brooks was born in Finland and emigrated to Canada as a child. She is a translator and illustrator of three books of Finnish folktales for children.

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