Happy Middle-Grade Monday all! Loved this one.
Secrets of Valhalla by Jasmine Richards
From Goodreads: Two friends awaken a world of myth and magic in this clever middle-grade fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Anne Ursu.
It’s not every day that you find a famous weatherwoman bound by magic to a tree deep in the woods. Or discover that the weatherwoman is, in fact, Sunna, the Norse Goddess of the Sun, and one of the seven-day guardians who keep time in order. But that’s just what happens to new friends Buzz and Mary—and it’s only the start of their adventure.
Now, as the people of Earth are forced to repeat the same Saturday over and over again, Buzz and Mary must journey to collect the Runes of Valhalla and awaken the other day guardians, before vengeful god Loki can get to them first.
Last week I was bought this book on its book birthday (oh the joy of e-books!), read it, will be getting it as I continue to work on developing my library's middle-grade collection. The author pulls you immediately into the story and keeps you turning those pages. Not only that, there was an ease of reading that was not bogged now by the all important details needed to ensure enough is known about Norse Mythology. Speaking of that mythology, I just love how the author had it manifest itself in the real world with sleeping gods and a town and characters with secrets galore and a boy who doesn't think he's smart enough. The unexpected twist (well, those usually are unexpected) was well played and totally believable. Must say, I love it when an author has you thinking you've guessed something (a big something) and you are a little bit right but the real truth is a whoa moment. This is one I know is going to be a favorite.
As always, if you are looking for more MMGM, head back to Shannon Messenger's blog!
Ooh! Should we do a middle grade March? It's good to see you again!
ReplyDeleteI always love when something unexpected happens in a book, even if I partially guess it, but that whoa moment is fun!
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