Thor Read Alikes
The hammer-wielding son of Odin, Thor is an unstoppable force and can control the weather, particularly storms. Thor has strong ties to his family, even when his brother Loki continues to stir up mischief both on Asgard and on Earth. It is during this
Check out these five titles that remind me of Thor, plus check out some of the other amazing mythology both Roman and from around the world! And don’t forget to check out past weeks’ superhero in the spotlight – Iron Man and Hulk. Plus, you’ll want to come back next Thursday for some read
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton
“Edith Hamilton’s Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman, and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture–the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We meet the Greek gods on Olympus and Norse gods in Valhalla. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the constellations. And we recognize reference points for countless works of art, literature, and cultural inquiry–from Freud’s Oedipus complex to Wagner’s Ring Cycle of operas to Eugene O’Neill’s Mourning Becomes Electra. Praised throughout the world for its authority and lucidity, Mythology is Edith Hamilton’s masterpiece–the standard by which all other books on mythology are measured.” (Taken from Goodreads)
The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
“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 the truant officers.
One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him downâhis uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus’s birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.
The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus’s memory. But he doesn’t have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.” (Taken from Goodreads)
Gods and Heroes: Mythology Around the World by Korwin Briggs
“Journey through ancient lore in this hilarious, illustrated encyclopedia of world mythology. It’s the perfect way to introduce kids to legendary lands, powerful gods, brave heroes, wild creatures, and more! Skillfully told and illustrated by Korwin Briggs, it’s the who’s who and what’s what of ancient culture, organized alphabetically.” (Taken from Goodreads)
The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer
“The year is A.D. 793; Jack and his sister have been kidnapped by Vikings and taken to the court of Ivar the Boneless and his terrifying half-troll wife; but things get even worse when Jack finds himself on a dangerous quest to find the magical Mimir’s Well in a far-off land, with his sister’s life forfeit if he fails.
Other threats include a willful mother Dragon, a giant spider, and a troll-boar with a surprising personality — to say nothing of Ivar the Boneless and his wife, Queen Frith, a shape-shifting half-troll, and several eight foot tall, orange-haired, full-time trolls. But in stories by award-winner Nancy Farmer, appearances do deceive. She has never told a richer, funnier tale, nor offered more timeless encouragement to young seekers than, ‘Just say no to pillaging.'” (Taken from Goodreads)
The Lost Sun by Tessa Gratton
“Fans of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods and Holly Black’s The Curse Workers will embrace this richly drawn, Norse-mythology-infused alternate world: the United States of Asgard. Seventeen-year-old Soren Bearskin is trying to escape the past. His father, a famed warrior, lost himself to the battle-frenzy and killed thirteen innocent people. Soren cannot deny that
When Baldur, son of Odin and one of the most popular gods in the country, goes missing, Astrid sees where he is and convinces Soren to join her on a road trip that will take them to find not only a lost
I’m always looking for ways to reach more reader and you can’t get much more popular than the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) right now! So over the next few weeks I’ll be highlighting superheroes in the MCU with titles that reflect character traits and experiences.
