Thor: The Dark World Junior Novel

by Tomas Palacios, Michael Siglain

The Asgardian warrior continues his big-screen adventures in The Dark World as he battles to save Earth and all Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s Thor and Marvel’s The Avengers , Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, the God of Thunder must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Marvel’s The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of The Mighty Avenger , as he battles to save Earth and all Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.

Genres: Marvel, Fantasy, Mythology, Childrens, Superheroes, Middle Grade, Fiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2013

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this novelization on CD - 'Thou didst not reckon with the might of Thor, knave!' If I had to guess I would say that we will see 'The Dark World' in the MCU in the future; just too many potential incursions into the multiverse to rule this out. Just a quick look at Thor in the 60's and you will be amazed by the number of 'worlds/realms' our golden haired boy has visited over the centuries!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jacob picked this for us to read. Yeah....that's how it happened :)

[. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not like the movie.... it left out lots of important parts!

[Amelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Thor. You'd think I'd rate it five stars. But it's more of a four point five.
I loved the detail that was crafted to tell a movie in a book form suitable to children.
I loved how the lines were verbatim from the movie.
I loved the extra bits that were, no doubt, cut from the movie (i.e. that scene with Thor and Frigga after she had talked to Loki in his cell).
I loved how they didn't make Frigga die

What I didn't like? It ended WAY too soon :(

[Annice22 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thor: The Dark World (Junior Novelization) was pretty good, it actually provided more insight and information that would have added more to the movie and it also added more depth to the characters.

One downside to this book, the story wasn't completed. And I don't believe there is a second part to this.

[marvel dc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought thought this book had an awesome storyline. I am a very big fan of marvel and dc, so this was a book I accually sat down and read. I enjoyed the way the author described the settings and problems. I loved it.

[Jam · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good I dont even have a description

[Skylar]

Dark elves have a awoken with a leader known be Malekith from the ancient forest.So after they awoken things started happening on earth like floating trucks.while everything on vanaheim was fine and quiet space pirates attacked a nearby vanir campground.So here comes mighty thor and unleashes a shock wave with his hammer Mjolnir and attacks the marauders.Then the ground starts to shake then it shakes again but closer then closer and then they see a 15 feet tall stone giant with a club with spikes then the giant yells at him meaning he is ready to fight and with Thor sitting there swinging his hammer over and over again until the force of the hammer pushes him toward the giant an breaks the giant into little pebbles. Thor then returns back to Asgard to tell his dad that he has brought peace to the nine realms.Back on earth Jane foster has came in contact with dark magic so he travels to earth to to find her and try to help her.But they did not know after all of those years that the dark elves have came back to take the universe over.Meanwhile takes Jane to Asgard to seek help for her to get the dark magic out of her.Comes to find out that the dark elves are in the building and Frigga comes in contact with the leader and has her sword ready to strike to protect Jane. But he destroyed most of Asgard. He goes to get revenge on his next target earth!

I really liked this book because the action and suspense.I would recommend this book to people that like Thor, battle and also fantasy.You would also like this book if you have seen the Thor movies.And divergent because of the action.And suspense just like Thor and also guardians of the galaxy and also spider man.

[Nicola Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the marvel books of the film, as they’re a perfect recap and sum up of the movie when you don’t have time to watch it! It’s simple, to the point and a great little bit of marvel action magic.

The writing is a little simple and it’s a whistle stop tour over the movie I found, but it includes most of the main points and you get the general jist over what happened in the movie. It was great to read it in book form and didn’t take too long to read either.

A super fun read and perfect for littler fans or those who just want to have a little adventure in Asgard.

[Bai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very disappointing, I don't understand why it stops short like the Shazam! novelization. So far, it seems to only happen with Marvel or DC novelizations. I truly don't understand it and it also disappoints me.

[GeekyLiteracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Guilty pleasure which was really nice to read.

[Hennie · Rating 3 out of 5]

They left out sooo many things. But okay, it's a Junior Novel, I get it..

[LelandraTheLazyReader · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's missed half the story and also omits the MCD.

[Andrew Lang · Rating 2 out of 5]

purchased for the bookmarks, it was a fun read to kill some time at lunch and quite nostalgic as well.

[Phyllis Dicks · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not complete

I paid $5.00 for this? For not even half the story, and poorly written and edited at that? What a disappointment. I won't make that mistake again.

[Nicolas · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's beyond lame that these end before the conclusion. What's the point?

[ElsaMakotoRenge · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wish this included the whole movie, but as per usual, this novelization does not. Oh well.

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

As this book only covers the first half of the story, it was only okay. The writing was better than I expected, and the photographs from the film did bring it up a star.

[Kathy Leonard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Siglain, Michael. Thor: The Dark World. The Junior Novel (2013).
Characters: Thor, Prince of Asgard, son of Odin Allfather, wielder of Mjolnir, Member of Avengers; Warriors Three - Hogun the Grim, fought against Marauders (of the famous member of Warriors Three); Fandral the Dashing, fought against Marauders (second member of Warriors Three); Volstagg the Voluminous, Master of Ceremonies (third member of Warriors Three); Lady Sif. Fought against the Marauders, just as brave as the Warriors Three - Heimdall, all-seeing keeper of the Rainbow Bridge and Eir, Goddess of Healing. King Odin Allfather (Thor’s Father) and Queen Frigga (Thor’s Mother). Loki (Thor’s Evil Brother), Malekith, Algrim (Second in Command under Malekith), Dark Elves, Dark Elf Scouts, Marauders (space pirates), Kronan Stone Monster and Kurse (huge monster – an elf). Asgardians (inhabitants of Asgard). Dr. Jane Foster (Scientist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Thor’s love interest), Erik Selvig (Scientist, saved by Thor and Avengers), Darcy (Jane’s friend), Ian (Darcy’s intern), and Maddie and Navid (the human children).
Setting: Nine Realms, Asgard (a realm), Earth
Themes: Hero Tale, Good versus Evil, Epic Battle
Genre: Myth, Hero, and Aspects of Science Fiction
Plot/Summary: There are Nine Realms that coexist. They have a delicate balance and their existence is fragile. There is a peaceful world and a dark, evil world. The Dark Elves reigned prior to those in power. They have returned to challenge and take back what was once theirs. Their leader Malekith also wants revenge. The story is broken into four parts: Prologue, Part One, Part Two and Part Three. The Prologue highlights a strange, natural phenomenon that occurs on Earth and is witnessed by two children. Part One highlights an epic battle on the Realm Vanir. The aliens have returned and they are vengeful. Part Two focuses on Jane, a scientist and Thor’s love interest, and her human counterparts. It also introduces the reader to Thor’s family. While Part Three gives us insight into the trouble that is brewing. There is foreshadowing on page 97, “But once Malekith’s plan unfolded, all of that would change….” In the next chapter a monster frees all of the prisoners and the wicked scheme is unleashed. The battle on Asgard has begun. The Realm is attacked from within and the plan is well thought out.
Target Audience: Third through Sixth Grade (although it is a very complex story line).
Personal/Critique: The storyline is interesting and multifaceted. The elements of science fiction were woven throughout the story. It added an element of mystery. As a reader, I am not well read in the Norse Myth of Thor. Therefore, the story was difficult to follow at times. I found myself taking notes and trying to organize the events as they occurred.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book only covers a portion of the movie (up through the Dark Elves' attack on Asgard), and in parts is quite different from the movie, but it's still an enjoyable read.

My favorite part was the addition of a scene between Thor and Frigga which takes place immediately after the scene where Frigga visits Loki in his cell. It gave not only deeper characterization to Frigga, but added to Loki's as well.

Oh...and one of the biggest changes in this book and the movie is that Frigga survives the attack on Asgard. Malekith and Kurse are interrupted by Odin and Thor and thus Frigga is spared.

[Nayelli Villamil · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thor was okay, it was way to easy though, for someone my age. Thor is actually my favorite Avenger, but making a movie into a novel is not my favorite kind of novel. Of course, some peeps may like this book, but I don't judge. I do not choose this book as one of my favorites, but some people may and that's fine.
Peace :3
Nayelli

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book, like the other Marvel Junior novels, does not tell the whole story. It is written for younger readers, and as such is a shorter, more simplified version. With that in mind, it is a good read. I do wish that Marvel would release full movie novelizations as they had done with Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. It ended about halfway through the story, but there were some interesting additions in the book (like the fact that Jane's father was British and her mother was American). Odin also subtley apologizes to Thor for yelling at him for bringing Jane to Asgard when there is clearly something wrong with her that is beyond the usual human diseases.

[Ari · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hits some nice moments and gives a little more background in places but a rather simple retelling, even a little shallow, of the first half of the film. Good thing however: Frigga lives. Definitely a given that it's more for children and it that case I'd give 3 stars, but even then not really. Give kids more credit.

[Kento · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is about the prince of Asgard, which is a planet in the universe. Then dark elf, who is the bad guy, is attacking Asgard. And Thor and his ally have to fight against dark elf. Finally, they are going to win the war.

[Dwayne Keller · Rating 3 out of 5]

As stated by other reviewers, this is a junior novel. It is a good telling of the beginning of the new Thor The Dark World movie. Too bad Marvel no longer does the full novels of the movie like they used to. I think they are missing a good opportunity.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second junior novelization of Marvel movie that I've read. I actually liked this. I had been meaning to start watching the films. After reading this book, I think I may start doing just that.

[Dave Fontaine]

helps explain movie

[Cheryl · Rating 1 out of 5]

This only covers about the first half of the movie, and there's deviations from the events in the movies.

[Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointed to find that it was only part of the film and didn't follow it exactly. While it was well written, the cover was misleading in that respect.