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346 pp.
| HarperTeen
| October, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-202572-2$17.99
(4)
YA
Ellie lives in her older brother's shadow until, visiting their grandmother in Norway, she learns that she is a Valkyrie of Norse legend. Should she join the other Valkyries in building ancient god Odin's army, or stand against him? Tension slackens since all of Ellie's potential challenges are swept away with mystical powers, but this is nonetheless an enjoyable mythology-imbued adventure.