Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres

“It all began with a walk in the park.” A simple opening line that hints at the grand adventure to come for Ethan and his dog Fred. Their walk led them to the old wooden bridge that crosses the creek. A simple bridge he and Fred had crossed many times, but on this day there was a Troll! There was a Troll under the bridge!

Ethan learned that Trolls have suffered from bad PR. They’re actually benevolent guardians of bridges and mountains. But this day, they need his help. The evil Ogres have stolen the Trolls’ source of magic and are preparing to destroy it. If it’s destroyed, every bridge in the world will fall and every mountain will crumble.

Ethan agrees to help and accepts a magic stone from the Troll. “Use it at your time of greatest need,” he said. So with the Troll’s direction, Ethan and Fred pass under the old wooden bridge to emerge into a magic land of twisted trees and angry bushes.

What follows is a magnificent adventure as Ethan and Fred discover the Ogre lair, use the Troll’s magic stone, and rescue their source of magic, all with faithful Fred by his side, and in time to be home for dinner.

Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres Gallery

Here are a few spreads from this fun story.

Picture Book Art from William Irvine