Ogres

Ogres are bigger than you. Ogres are stronger than you. Ogres rule the world. It’s always idyllic in the village until the landlord comes to call. Because the landlord is an Ogre. And Ogres rule the world, with their size and strength and appetites. It’s always been that way. It’s the natural order of the world. And they only eat people sometimes. But when the headman’s son, Torquell, dares lift his hand against the landlord’s son, he sets himself on a path to learn the terrible truth about the Ogres, and about the dark sciences that ensured their rule.

The best Ogre articles from Space Gamer and Pyramid (and some completely new stuff!) are collected in this edition of The Ogre Book. It includes 128 pages of fiction, variant rules, new units and scenarios, cartoons, and predictions about real future warfare . . . plus introductory material and an b>Ogre vignette by Steve Jackson. This is a must for all Ogre fans.

Ogres are creatures known world wide, whose origins are French. Readers will be enthralled to learn that ogres originally derived from the Etruscan god Orcus, who fed on human flesh.

This book introduces readers to tales of ogres, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a "Story Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2–3 and interest levels of grades 3–5.

Ogres are harrowing creatures with roots in European storytelling. They have evolved through various tales from around the world. Today, they appear in timeless movies and role-playing games. This book discusses the history of ogres, the fables that defined them, and their place in society today.

Ogres have been featured in fairy tales and folklore long before the misanthropic, but lovable, Shrek. Fascinating facts teach readers about ogres of many traditions—from Japanese legends to popular fairy tales. The featured legend of Tom Hickathrift and his exciting battle with the ogre of Tilney Marsh is presented in graphic-novel form, which enlivens it through accessible text and engaging drawings. Readers will even find out how ogres are involved in the story of the popular character Puss in Boots.

Introduces the characteristics of giants, trolls, and ogres; their origins in folklore; and their portrayal in popular culture.

Giants and ogres appear in stories around the world. Engaging text and exciting computer-generated illustrations depict the history of giants, ogres, trolls, and other similar creatures. Readers will learn about the giants who, according to mythology, created Ireland’s unique landscape, the trolls from Scandinavian folklore, and everyone’s favorite movie ogre, Shrek.