A giant sea serpent rises from the deep, so vast and so fierce that it threatens to swallow the whole land. Who could possibly be brave enough to face such a monster? In this magical retelling of an old Scandinavian and Orkney legend, a young and unlikely hero must use his wits to defeat the beast, and in doing so shapes the very islands and mountains of the north. Margaret Mayo tells the tale in the rhythm of a true storyteller, richly brought to life by Peter Bailey's illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud and for children discovering folk tales from around the world.
