Helga’s Dowry—A Troll Love Story
A troll named Helga ventures out into the world of people to barter goods and services to earn her dowry, so that she can marry Lars. But things do not go according to her plans.
Economic Concepts
- Goods
- Services
- Barter
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)

Description of Lesson 10, Helga’s Dowry–A Troll Love Story
from Economics and Children’s Literature:
Students learn about barter and write creative stories about make-believe barter experiences.