Thor

by Benjamin Hulme-Cross

Join Thor as he battles with frost giants, goes fishing for sea serpents, and tries to figure out who has stolen his hammer. With the trickster god Loki tagging along on his quests, Thor will not only have to squeeze into a wedding dress but also test his strength against a giant's cat that's so big he can't reach its tummy even on his tip toes. Thor may be the god of thunder but that won't stop him from seeking trouble and adventure! Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate and illustrated stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia friendly font, Thor is aimed at readers aged 9+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (7+). Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up , a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

Paperback

Published September 3, 2020

Reviews

[Munch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was sent an arc of this book via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This is a great book to introduce young readers to Norse mythology. It had all the details and comedy of the myths (including some gore which I'm a fan of and I'm sure the kids will be too) while being short and really easy to read. I just wish it had been a tiny bit longer. The pictures added so much to the book, all the characters were just as I picture them in my head when I read the myths. The small quiz at the end is fun and a great way to test how much the reader has taken in. I really hope that the next one is about Loki :)

[TJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Norse mythology