He’s a smart and snarky kid thrust into a crazy situation - the Norse mythology world of which he’s a part since (surprise!)– his dad is Frey, a god that’s been off the radar. Magnus Chase and The Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordanįor his 16th birthday, Magnus, a homeless boy living in Boston, finds out that fire giants are after him. If you haven’t read Magnus Chase and The Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer (my review here), it will make you an enthusiastic Norse mythology fan.Īlso read: The Best Greek Mythology Books for Kids Norse Mythology Books for Kids Middle Grade Books No, thanks! (My sister got the name Freya.) I’m glad I wasn’t a boy because my parents planned to name me Thor. (Some of that also came from the original stories.)Īnd Thor. That’s why some myths contradict each other. Since the Norse myths weren’t often written down, many modern-day authors take liberties with the myths as they see fit. But not to worry, I’ve only picked family-friendly books here.

Oh, and if you thought the original Brothers Grimm stories were bloody, they don’t hold a candle to the violence in the original Norse myths. What are the most fascinating Norse mythology middle grade books for tweens? If you like heroes, villains, gods, and goddesses, and tragic and exciting adventures, you’ll love this book list! These are books about Norse mythology in fictional books including Norse mythology or mythological elements as well as nonfiction books.

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