I read "Odd and the Frost Giants" by Neil Gaiman over the weekend, and wanted to comment on it. This is a very short book, more of a novelette than a full-length work, so if you like quick reads, it will be just right for you; it is also based on Norse mythology. If you liked the Percy Jackson stories and want to learn about some other culture's myths than just the Greeks, this one is a good place to start. Odd is a fairly ordinary boy living in a small, isolated village. His father dies, and his home situation isn't great. When things get too much to bear, he takes off into the woods. Soon, he stumbles into an adventure. I won't reveal any more than that, but if you want a story about talking animals, the gods, giants, and a very clever ending, this one is for you. And it is told in Gaiman's trademark language - beautifully elegant, concise, and almost poetic. Well worth dipping into!
Oh, and a little tidbit I found on another blog - if you liked Hunger Games, you may appreciate this tidbit of fan art.
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