The Little Troll is a children’s picture-book fairy tale about a young troll who has grown up hearing that sunlight makes trolls burst and turn to stone. In the forest where Little Troll lives, old moss-covered stones seem to confirm the warning, but when one of his friends is suddenly in danger, he faces a frightening choice between staying safe in the shadows and stepping into the daylight to help. The story combines Scandinavian troll folklore with a gentle adventure about fear, courage, friendship, and the moment when a childlike character begins to test what he has always been told. Its detailed illustrations create a world that is slightly mysterious but warm, inviting young readers into a tale where bravery begins with caring about someone else.
Author: Tor Åge Bringsværd
Publisher: N.W. Damm & Søn
Year published: 2003
Number of pages: 40
Original language: Norwegian
Original title: Lilletrollet
Age range: 3–9