Story of the three goats who outwit the troll to get across his bridge, and of the wise pig whose hard work lets him get the best of the wolf.
There is a rare wealth of folk wit and humor in these stories. For example, a pretty farm maid sends a horse in her place to serve as bride to a rich but old man.
Contains such well-known tales as "Three billy goats Gruff", "Ladwho went to the north wind", "Princess on the glass hill", etc. Grades 5-7.
Tells the story of how the third billy goat got rid of the mean troll under the bridge, making it safe for crossing again.
