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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
"Introducing an instant classic--master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths. Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high,...
Author
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion, an imprint of Disney Book Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
"Beloved characters from the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series star in these hilarious and inventive new short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology"--
The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable...
Author
Series
Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 18
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true....
Author
Series
Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 15
Lexile measure
HL 710L
Language
English
Description
Magnus and his friends set sail for the farthest borders of Jotunheim and Niflheim in pursuit of Asgard's greatest threat, Loki's demonic ship full of zombies.
7) Norse myths
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Make ancient Norse mythology come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Norse gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Thor, the god of thunder who struck fear into his enemies, and Odin, the chief god and master of wisdom and magic, plus many more."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 16
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Description
After Jack becomes apprenticed to a Druid bard, he and his little sister Lucy are captured by Viking Berserkers and taken to the home of King Ivar the Boneless and his half-troll queen, leading Jack to undertake a vital quest to Jotunheim, home of the trolls.
Gathering the lambs -- Apprentice -- Shadow across the water -- Valley of lunatics -- Hrothgar's golden hall -- Wolf-headed men -- End of days -- Rune of protection -- Rider on the nightmare...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 20
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness...
16) Runemarks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 21
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
Maddy Smith, who bears the mysterious mark of a rune on her hand, learns that she is destined to join the gods of Norse mythology and play a role in the fate of the world.
Author
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Description
"A can't-live-without guide for guests of the Hotel Valhalla, this volume contains facts about the Norse gods as well as other characters and creatures you might encounter if you are fortunate enough to be chosen as one of Odin's brave warriors"--
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Norse, also frequently called the Vikings, were the hardy, often warlike inhabitants of Scandinavia, Denmark, and some nearby European regions during the mid-to-late medieval era. The first of those two crucial aspects of Norse people's beliefs was the way they envisioned their world. On the one hand, it was thought that the events of people's lives were directed or influenced by either an invisible force-fate-or the will of various gods"--