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Helga's Dowry - by Tomie dePaola (Paperback)

Helga's Dowry - by  Tomie dePaola (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From best-selling author and illustrator, Tomie dePaola, comes this folktale of a determined and self-reliant troll learning the importance of being true to yourself. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>From best-selling author and illustrator Tomie dePaola comes this folktale of a determined and self-reliant troll learning the importance of being true to yourself.</b> <p/> Helga, a troll, must somehow acquire a dowry with which to marry or, by the god Odin's command, be doomed to wander the earth forever. After Lars, her true love, is tempted away from her side by a rich dowry, Helga decides to go and earn a dowry of her own! Her cleverness, humor, and insight into people help her stand on her own two feet and be loved for who she is.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Tomie dePaola </b>is the author and/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. He received a Caldecott Honor for <i>Strega Nona</i> and a Newbery Honor for <i>26 Fairmont Avenue</i>. He lives in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his website at www.tomie.com.

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