The New God?, Book 2
Volume 1
From the Series Gunhild
In the world of Norse mythology, humans revere the mighty gods and fear the mystical, nature-wielding Jotuns, and Gunhild is a fire Jotun.
Abandoned by her own kind, it becomes clear that Gunhild must fight for what’s right and follow her own sense of justice, seeing as no one else will fight for her.
Gunhild is on a mission to become a god, and she needs Loki’s help! She departs the only home she’s ever known, stows away on a ship, and makes a new friend. Liv knows a little about Loki and how he became a god, so she helps Gunhild in her quest. They need to find Bifrost, the bridge to Asgard. But how?
Together, they sail to Sky Mountain, Heimdal’s house. He’ll surely know where to look for Loki, but instead he challenges them to a soccer match for information. Can this misfit bunch—a Jotun, a salamander, and a human—beat him? Will Gunhild get the answers she needs?
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-0-7603-9430-4
On pre-order until 01/01/2025
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$20.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 9 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA |
| Brand | Saturday AM Diverse Manga |
| Imprint | Rockport Publishers — Quarto Library |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author, Illustrator: Fred Tornager
Fred Tornager is a comics artist whose work is primarily inspired by shonen manga and western cartoon series. Born in Colombia and raised in Denmark, Fred won the Best Newcomer award, a.k.a. the Claus Deleuran Comic Debut award, in 2021.
Reviews
Booklist
“Tornager brings freshness to his rendition of Norse mythology by redesigning the pantheon, but he still imbues it with enough familiarity for fans of the classic stories. . . . Tornager masterfully uses solid coloring and coordinating palettes to immerse readers fully in every page. Fans of One Piece and other epic adventures will enjoy going along with Gunhild for this ride.”—Booklist
Publishers Weekly
“Tornager’s bombastic, vibrantly saturated art portrays flashy fight sequences with a potent mixture of intense suspense and ludicrous humor. Frenzied activity abounds in this action-packed series starter, with a solidly earned cliffhanger ending to entice readers into the next volume.”—Publishers Weekly