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The Raven God

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by Alane Adams
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After defeating the Volgrim witches, life in Orkney is quiet. Too quiet. Before Sam Baron can catch his breath, an army of fire giants led by Surt gather in the Eighth Realm of Musspell, determined to destroy Orkney, and it's all Sam's fault. After all, he took Odin's life with an ancient cursed dagger, and now, mankind has lost its protector. To make matters worse, the God of Mischief, Loki, is on the loose and determined to reunite with his evil wife, Angerboda, and their three children: Fenrir the wolf, Jormungand the sea serpent, and Helva, Goddess of Death. Orkney's only hope lies with Sam and his stalwart friends. As Surt prepares to launch his forces against Orkney, Sam and two of his fellow witches, Perrin and Mavery, set out on a journey to rescue Odin, aided by Skidbladnir, a magical ship of the gods that can fly over land and sea, and Geela, a Valkyrie who can transform into a battle-ready goose. Meanwhile, Leo and Keely travel north to stop Loki from starting a war between the Eifalians and the Vanir, while Howie is left to watch over Skara Brae. With time running out, our heroes try frantically to prove once again that they can find the courage to do what's needed when the odds are stacked against them?even when the sacrifice asked is greater than any of them could imagine.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Legends of Orkney Series

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 12, 2017

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781943006373
      • File size: 2891 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781943006373
      • File size: 2891 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5
    • Lexile® Measure: 710
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      October 15, 2017
      Sam and his brave friends must rally to defend Orkney in the final installment of Adams' (The Red Sun, 2015, etc.) YAfantasy series. Thirteen-year-old Samhas settled into his "witch-boy" life in Orkney, still wracked with guilt that he killed his father, the powerful god Odin, while under the sway of another. When Odin's wife, Queen Frigga, appears, she carries the message that Odin is in the dangerous underworld and that he must be found--fast. His death has torn the veil protecting Orkney, and the mischief-maker Loki is stirring up civil war in a plot to seek revenge on Odin for cursing his wife and children. But the quest will not be easy: Sam will need his imp friend, Mavery; the spunky witch, Perrin; and his friends Leo, Howie, and Keelyif he's going to accept the challenge. As Orkney prepares for an attack from Surt, lord of the fire world, Sam is given a toy ship that holds more magic than it appears; meanwhile, Keely must convince a king that his people need not go to war, while Howie finds ways to be clever as he stays behind to defend Orkney. The shape-shifting Loki impedes them at every turn, and Sam will be asked to make sacrifices, test his memory, and, above all, forgive himself ("I'm just a kid who found himself making all kinds of mistakes before he figured out who he was"). The overarching feud between Odin and Loki makes a nice framework for a novel that sprawls across multiple worlds, characters, and adventures. Witty dialogue keeps the story buoyant, and there's also thoughtful worldbuilding, with every colorful setting making the fictional universe more fully realized. There's also no shortage of captivating magic, from spells to powerful pendants, as well as a variety of mythical creatures. More than 20 characters appear in the first 50 pages, though, so readers should tackle the first two novels in the trilogy first--especially if they want to savor the emotionally tender ending. A fast-paced, satisfying capper to a trilogy that's sure to enchant fans of adventure-driven fantasy.

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5
  • Lexile® Measure:710
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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