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The unofficial Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard companion : the Norse heroes, monsters and myths behind the hit series / Peter Aperlo.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Berkeley, CA : Ulysses Press, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Description: 242 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1612434827
  • 9781612434827
Subject(s):
Contents:
Introduction -- Viking Culture -- A Miscellany of Norse Myths -- Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: An Encyclopedia of Norse Mythology -- A Good Start, But Where to Now? -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author.
Summary: The much anticipated first book in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series is about to be released and long-time fans of best-selling author Rick Riordan can't wait to follow the adventure of his newest hero--Magnus Chase. However, unlike Riordan's previous series that placed protagonist Percy Jackson in a magical world based on Greek mythology, these new thrillers follow Magnus' adventure in an entirely different world, one populated by Norse gods and monsters. Conceived and written specifically for young adult readers, this enjoyable and informative educational companion offers an in-depth look into the exciting stories and characters of Norse mythology. The ancient stories are retold like modern thrillers in this fast-paced and informative primer.
List(s) this item appears in: READALIKE: Percy Jackson/The Lightning Thief
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 398.2094 A641 Available 33111008115236
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.2094 A641 Available 33111008073336
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

FASCINATING BACKGROUND FACTS, STORIES AND MYTHOLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR THE MAGNUS CHASE AND THE GODS OF ASGARD SERIESLong ago in the legendary land of Asgard, battles raged throughout the Heavens and Earth between powerful gods, Viking heroes and deadly monsters. These timeless tales of bravery, deceit and love come alive in this all-new illustrated guide. As enthralling today as when first told around arctic campfires, these ancient myths are the inspiration for Rick Riordan's captivating new Magnus Chase books. An ideal source of Norse mythology for anyone reading his novels, this handy companion includes information on: -Odin: King of the gods-Asgard: Realm of the gods-Fenrir: A blood-thirsty giant wolf-Loki: The trickster god-Fafnir: A treasure-hoarding dragon-Valhalla: Heaven's golden hall-Freyja: Goddess of love-Ragnarok: Battle of the doomed godsIMPORTANT NOTE TO READERS: This book is an independent and unauthorized fan publication. No endorsement or sponsorship by or affiliation with Rick Riordan, his publishers, or other copyright and trademark holders is claimed or suggested. All references in this book to copyrighted or trademarked characters and other elements of books by Rick Riordan are for the purpose of commentary, criticism, analysis, and literary discussion only.

Introduction -- Viking Culture -- A Miscellany of Norse Myths -- Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: An Encyclopedia of Norse Mythology -- A Good Start, But Where to Now? -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author.

The much anticipated first book in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series is about to be released and long-time fans of best-selling author Rick Riordan can't wait to follow the adventure of his newest hero--Magnus Chase. However, unlike Riordan's previous series that placed protagonist Percy Jackson in a magical world based on Greek mythology, these new thrillers follow Magnus' adventure in an entirely different world, one populated by Norse gods and monsters. Conceived and written specifically for young adult readers, this enjoyable and informative educational companion offers an in-depth look into the exciting stories and characters of Norse mythology. The ancient stories are retold like modern thrillers in this fast-paced and informative primer.

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