Lokis wolves is a truly fantastical, middle grade novel that focuses on norse. I did have some issues with this book, but overall it was a fun novel for middle grade. That being said, i thought this book was a decent story and the ending definitely made me want to read the next book in the trilogy. Book 1 in the series but it is a cliffhanger author. The book revolves around norse mythology, quite similar to the mythfilled adventures of percy jackson, but the characters in this book are represented differently. Lokis wolves begins a new middle grade fantasy series by veteran authors kelly armstrong and melissa marr.
Baldwin was my favorite character because hes so happy all the time. Matt thorsen is, you loki s wolves is a truly fantastical, middle grade novel that focuses on norse mythology. Matt thorsen is a direct descendent of the orderkeeping god thor, and his classmates fen and laurie brekke are descendents of the trickster god loki. Matt thorsen, a thirteenyearold eighth grader, has always known he was a descendant of thor. Destined to fight trolls, monstrous wolves and giant serpentsor the world ends. Sibert honor book a 2016 john steptoe new talent illustrator.
Tyeson ikr waiting for next series after blood of olymps, i love the series. Very much along the lines of the rick riordan books, though it suffers a bit by comparison. Loki s wolves is a wonderful, engrossing tale smartly moves norse mythology into the modern world. I have no idea what genre this is, so im sorry if the ones i chose are incorrect. Lokis wolves is the first storyline in kelly armstrongmelissa marrs new middle grade series the blackwell pages based on norse mythology and the end of the world. Marr, out from little, brown books for young readers on may 7 in viking times, norse myths. Curriculum connections for lokis wolves and odins ravens of the. Lokis wolves is the first book in the trilogy, the blackwell pages, written by k. After that ending i know that i will be highly anticipating the next book in the blackwell pages.
A retelling of norse mythology for preteens, lokis wolves is the first in a trilogy called the blackwell pages. These kids have a prophecy to fulfill they are going to take on the serpent ragnarok and save the world. When ragnarok the apocalypse threatens, the human descendants of the gods must fight monsters to stop the end of the world. At the beginning, i was a bit disappointed, thinking it didnt live up either in the story or the narration to the riordan audios. Marr loki s wolves one of the books featured in the red maple awards. I did go on to start to listen to the sequel which i like a little bit better. Lokis wolves book edmonton public library bibliocommons. Reviewed in the united states on february 12, 2016. If you have a little who loves percy jackson, he or she is going to love love love loki s wolves by k. Marri couldnt wait to read the next installment in the series. Matt thorsen is a direct descendant of the orderkeeping god thor, and his classmates fen and laurie brekke are descended from the trickster god loki. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Book 1 blackwell pages enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Start reading lokis wolves the blackwell pages book 1 on your kindle in under a minute. Lokis wolves is the first installment of the blackwell pages. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The town he lives in with his large extended family is in blackwell, south dakota. I thought it was interesting and i look forward to reading the next book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I would recommend lokis wolves to readers who are looking for a read that is nonstop when it comes to pacing that keeps you reading until the very last page and to readers who are looking for a new series to fall in love with. This series will mine norse mythology for its world building. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read loki s wolves. It helped to tide him over to the next riordan book.
Similar to the percy jackson series by rick riordan, we are introduced to a main character, matt thorsen, who is related to a god or so his family history states. When this apocalypse happens, the gods must battle the monsters wolves the size. Marr is a book about three kids trying to stop the end of the world. Marr little, brown and company, 20 thirteen year old matt thorsen knows he is a distant relative of the norse god, thor. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
It would be easy to write this off as a percy jackson wannabe and there are a lot of similarities to the lightning thief but i. An excellent whattoreadnext for percy jackson fans, this novel will also please young. Doom of the gods book 2 kindle edition by melissa snark. What other book might you compare loki s wolves to and why. Marr and is about kids who happen to be descended from norse gods. If you are a fan of percy jackson and the lightning thief et al, you will like this particular series. I liked this book because its about norse mythology and i like norse mythology. Apr 19, 2014 curriculum connections for lokis wolves and odins ravens. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fragile gods. A marr, followed by odins ravens, and the conclusion, thors serpents. After reading the first novel in the book series the blackwell pages, lokis wolves by authors k.
Review lokis wolves book 1 of the blackwell pages youtube. I for one can not wait for the next book in this series i would recommend this book to every one 18 years and older. Loki s wolves has percy jackson vibes, but for a little younger base. I love kelley armstrong and ive been dying to get my hands on a novel by marissa marr for years. When ragnarokthe apocalypsethreatens, the human descendents of the gods must fight monsters to stop the end of the world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Spoilers for loki s wolves, odins ravens, and thors serpents basically journal logs from mayor thorsen documenting the events throughout the books. Free odins ravens the blackwell pages book 2 ebooks online.
It would be easy to write this off as a percy jackson wannabe and there are a lot of similarities to the lightning thief but i actually. A next is the hip, new and younger version of the avengers from earth982. The fourth book in the lokis wolves series, wolfs cross is the second act in a three act play. Marr, the first in a series about descendants of the norse gods. And i wouldnt change a thing about it there are so many revelations revealed in this book, it really will blow your mind.
In viking times, norse myths predicted the end of the world, an event called ragnarok, that only the gods can stop. Lokis wolves book calgary public library bibliocommons. Theres only two books left and still a lot of ground to cover. The book is about the young matt thorsen, a descendant of the norse god thor and. Lokis wolves by kl armstrong and ma marr is about a group of middle graders who are descended from the norse gods. Rick riordan talks about his percy jackson series duration. And yes, i am still also looking forward to rick riordans take on the myths, yay. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hunger moon. Odins ravens was intense, awesome and tons of norse mythology as main characters fen, laurie and matt try to stop the ensuing end of the world, ragnarok. Lokis wolves, the first middle grade novel of ya heavyhitters. The blackwell pages is a great way to learn about norse mythology, if youre not into reading adult books like runemarks and the gospel of loki.
This first volume was very much an introduction to the series and the characters. The previous incarnation of avengers were very much like their earth616 counterparts until they learned of a monumental. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Author melissa snark has once again left me speechless with her master storytelling abilities. Lokis wolves the blackwell pages book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. It lead you to a incredible journey where matt and the other god descendants has to stop ragnarokend of the world by themselves. The fourth book in the loki s wolves series, wolfs cross is the second act in a three act play. This cannot be read as a standalone because this book is a cliffhanger.
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