Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.0
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
14445
Points per Word
0.000138
Page Count
117
Points per Page
0.017094
Description
When Odd meets three animals in the woods, he goes on an adventure to save the God's land of Asgard and defeat the Frost Giants.
Quick Summary
Neil Gaiman puts a clever spin on Norse mythology when a limping Viking boy named Odd discovers magical animal friends who need his help to save Asgard from the Frost Giants. Kids will love the humor, the underdog hero who proves everyone wrong, and the surprises Gaiman hides in every chapter, all wrapped in a perfectly paced quest. If your kid loves the action and heart of Rick Riordan's "The Lightning Thief" but wants something shorter and more mythologically rich, they'll gobble this up. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 3-7 who want a quick but satisfying adventure.