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Title: Loki's Wolves
Will this be part of a series?: Yes, 3 book trilogy. Series title: The Blackwell Pages
Authors: K.L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr
Genre: Adventure/Fantasy/Greek Myths
Age Range: 8-12
Trim: Front cover only, 5 1/4 X 7 5/8
Comp Titles:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordin
The Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordin
Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In the Sky
Harry Potter by Kwame Mbalia
Artemis Fowl by Eion Colfer
Sales handle:
Calling all fans of myths, action-adventure, and the Percy Jackson series - don't miss this first book in the Blackwell Pages trilogy from bestselling authors K.L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr.
Synopsis:
While thirteen-year-old Matt Thorsen has always known he's a modern-day descendent of Thor, he's been living a normal kid's life. In fact, most people in the small town of Blackwell, South Dakota, are direct descendants of either Thor or Loki, including Matt's classmates Fen and Laurie Brekke. No big deal.
But now Ragnarok is coming, and it's up to the champions to fight in the place of the long-dead gods. Matt, Laurie, and Fen's lives will never be the same as they race to put together an unstoppable team, find Thor's hammer and shield, and prevent the end of the world.
In their middle grade debut, bestselling authors K.L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr begin the epic Blackwell Pages series with this action-packed adventure, filled with larger-than-life legends, gripping battles, and an engaging cast of characters who bring the myths to life.
Main Characters:
Matt Thorsen - a thirteen-year-old eighth grader, has always known he was a descendant of Thor. His family and his town are immersed in Norse traditions and mythology and are town leaders. His grandfather is the mayor and his father the Chief of Police. But Matt didn't know that he was to be the Champion when Ragnarok, the end of the world, came again. He certainly doesn't feel ready of qualified. He feels even less ready when he overhears his grandfather and the other elders say that they expect him to win but to die in the trying. Blonde, large in stature.
Fen Brekke - also knows that he is a descendant of Loki. He can turn into a wolf. But his home situation is bad. His parents are gone and he is passed from relative to relative for fostering. His only friend, and the only person he really cares about, is his cousin Laurie. Laurie doesn't know about being a descendant of Loki. Her mother is ordinary and her father drifts in and out of her life. Laurie is constantly trying to keep Fen out of trouble and Fen is determined to protect her from all dangers.
Laurie - Fen’s Cousin. Golden blonde hair. Tough.