Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lokis wolves the blackwell pages book 1. Very much along the lines of the rick riordan books, though it suffers a bit by comparison. When this apocalypse happens, the gods must battle the monsters wolves the size. You can read them here also, because i find book marketing endlessly mysterious and fascinating, im going to show a change that was made and why. Lokis wolves the blackwell pages book 1 kindle edition by. Loki s wolves the blackwell pages book 1 loki s wolves blackwell pages the new blackwell guide to recorded blues blackwell guide series odins ravens the blackwell. For the intended age group i think it is a great read, but at 20 i fall a bit outside of that range.
What other book might you compare lokis wolves to and why. This book started a little slow but quickly picked up pace and stayed there full steam through the end. Lokis wolves is a truly fantastical, middle grade novel that focuses on norse. Author melissa snark has once again left me speechless with her master storytelling abilities. There is obviously so much more going on that you absolutely know you must read the next book in the series. It lead you to a incredible journey where matt and the other god descendants has to stop ragnarokend of the world by themselves. And i wouldnt change a thing about it there are so many revelations revealed in this book, it really will blow your mind. Theyre thirteen, on the run in south dakota and descendants of the norse gods thor and loki. Lokis wolves is a wonderful, engrossing tale smartly moves norse mythology into the modern world. While matt knew he was a modernday descendent of thor, hes always lived a normal kids life, but now ragnarok is coming, and its up to the champions to fight in the place of the longdead gods. Book 1 in the series but it is a cliffhanger author. I liked this book because its about norse mythology and i like norse mythology. This cannot be read as a standalone because this book is a cliffhanger.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. When ragnarok the apocalypse threatens, the human descendants of the. When this apocalypse happens, the gods must battle the monsters wolves the size of the sun, serpents that span the seabeds all bent on destroying the world. In the end, i think this book left me frustrated and intrigued and vaguely hopeful for the next book. Thor, loki and many of their crafty and mysterious friends. A retelling of norse mythology for preteens, lokis wolves is the first in a trilogy called the blackwell pages. Thirteenyearold matt thorsen knew he was thors descendant he kept a hammer pendant hung around his neck just in case he needed it but he didnt like the fact that he. Kelley and i each write 50% of the books, but by writing separate characters she.
Lokis wolves calling all fans of myths, actionadventure, and the percy jackson series dont miss this first book in the blackwell pages trilogy from bestselling authors k. 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. Baldwin was my favorite character because hes so happy all the time. The fourth book in the lokis wolves series, wolfs cross is the second act in a three act play. Would you consider the audio edition of lokis wolves to be better than the print version. Sigh, this was so worth the time invested to read it. The background and explanation of the legends are clear and a natural fit to the story and dialogue, bringing life to lesserknown norse mythology. Lokis wolves the blackwell pages book 1 kindle edition by armstrong, k. The book revolves around norse mythology, quite similar to the mythfilled adventures of percy jackson, but the characters in this book are represented differently. Home books the blackwell pages with melissa marr lokis wolves. I cannot wait for the next book to be released odins ravens. 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. Kelley armstrong and melissa marr on their middlegrade. 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.
I thought it was interesting and i look forward to reading the next book. Lokis wolves the blackwell pages book 1 lokis wolves blackwell pages the new blackwell guide to recorded blues blackwell guide series odins ravens the blackwell pages. At the beginning, i was a bit disappointed, thinking it didnt live up either in the story or the narration to the riordan audios. Chapters went on before anything real compelling happened. Loki s wolves is a wonderful, engrossing tale smartly moves norse mythology into the modern world. The story depicts events that take place approximately two months before the the next book in the series, battle cry. Book 1 blackwell pages enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. An excellent whattoreadnext for percy jackson fans, this novel will also please young readers of marvels thor and mythlovers already familiar with norse lore. Lokis wolves brings norse mythology to the modern world.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Marr, out from little, brown books for young readers on may 7 in viking times, norse myths. Its quick, funny scene setting that gives you a sense of each character brendan is the jokey man of action. A marr, followed by odins ravens, and the conclusion, thors serpents. The book is full of norse mythology including gods and horrible monsters. Marr, the first in a series about descendants of the norse gods.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read battle cry. It is definitely one that i would suggest and pass along as an all around great story. See the complete lokis wolves series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. While thirteenyearold matt thorsen has always known hes a modernday descendent of thor, hes been living a normal kids life. Very interesting that one is a hunter and one is a wolf, the combination made for some very funny parts between the two. Lokis woof is the facebook page for lokis wolves by kelly armstrong, created as part of the marketing campaign for the ola forest of reading.
Theres only two books left and still a lot of ground to cover. Lokis wolves the blackwell pages book 1 by kl armstrong and ma marr genre. Kelley armstrong and melissa marr on their middlegrade debut lokis wolves exclusive this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Little, brown books for young readers, 20 norse mythology foretold of the epic battle of ragnarok, otherwise known as the end of the world. The lokis wolves book series by melissa snark includes books valkyries vengeance, hunger moon, battle cry, and several more.
More childrens more young adult more by vivienne to. Lokis wolves is the first book of the the blackwell pages, written by k. After that ending i know that i will be highly anticipating the next book in the blackwell pages. Loki s wolves begins a new middle grade fantasy series by veteran authors kelly armstrong and melissa marr. The seemingly quiet town of blackwell, south dakota just happens to be home to modernday descendants of some of the most powerful gods in norse legends.
Lokis wolves blackwell pages, book 1 by k l armstrong and m a marr book cover, description, publication. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lokis wolves. 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. For fans of percy jackson and the olympians, the more. Marr lokis wolves one of the books featured in the red maple awards. Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell gift ideas new releases deals store. Tyeson ikr waiting for next series after blood of olymps, i love the series. Marr is a book about three kids trying to stop the end of the world. Lokis wolves blackwell pages, book 1 by k l armstrong and m a. Is this the next yamiddle schooler fantasy series to sweep the literary world. Destined to fight trolls, monstrous wolves and giant serpents. 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. Lokis wolves is the first book in the trilogy, the blackwell pages, written by k.