Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan - Children's Fiction - Hardback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780141376530. Publisher: Puffin (Penguin Random House Children's UK). Age Range: 8-12 years. Overview:. Step inside the halls of Hotel Valhalla with this hilarious, richly illustrated companion to Rick Riordan's bestselling Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. Written as a guest handbook by hotel manager Helgi, this guide introduces the gods, giants, elves, dwarves and fantastical creatures of the nine Norse worlds. Packed with witty interviews, mock newspaper articles and short stories, it turns dense mythology into an accessible, laugh-out-loud read that will delight Riordan fans and newcomers to Norse legend alike, aged 8 and up.. About the Book:. Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds is a 176-page hardback that reimagines Norse mythology through the cheerfully exasperated voice of Helgi, the long-suffering hotel manager who has grown tired of answering the same questions from newly arrived heroes. Rather than a dry encyclopaedia, the book unfolds as a "who's who" of Asgard and beyond, offering short, punchy entries on major deities like Odin, Thor, Freya and Loki, alongside lesser-known beings such as elves, dwarves, giants and the mischievous squirrel Ratatosk. Black-and-white illustrations run throughout, adding character to every profile, while bonus material — interviews, in-world newspaper clippings and short stories — gives readers extra context and Easter eggs for Magnus Chase fans. The tone stays light and irreverent, mirroring Riordan's signature humour, so even complex genealogies and ancient feuds become genuinely entertaining. Young readers pick up real cultural history almost by accident, absorbing the structure of the nine worlds while laughing at Helgi's exasperated asides. It works equally well as a stand-alone introduction to Norse mythology and as companion reading for Magnus Chase's adventures, bridging the gap between books with hints for what comes next. The sturdy hardback f