Andre answers “can I just ask why this isn't marked as a...”

Charlie Stuart asked this question about Norse Mythology:

can I just ask why this isn't marked as a childrens book anywhere because it was sold everywhere with no clear marketing and yet to read beyond five pages is a tad disappointing if you were looking even for a casual book of myths to dip into? I was given it as a present after mentioning I wanted something of the sort and it's clearly a childrens book from the phrasing alone, a shame really.

Andre I do not think children under 10 should be reading this the first two story would bond to give little kids freaky nightmares just think you are 7 year…moreI do not think children under 10 should be reading this the first two story would bond to give little kids freaky nightmares just think you are 7 years old and read the story about Odin and his two other brothers killing Ymir the giant of giants and then using his bones and body parts to create the world. Then Odin cutting out his eye placing back looking at him through the water then years later getting mimers head and rubbing herbs on the head to prevent rotting. Or hanging himself nine days straight of the tree for rune power. Without food or water.(less)

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