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Synopsis
As the bombs of the Blitz rain down on Britain, one young girl is evacuated to the countryside. She is struggling to make sense of her new wartime life. Then she is given a copy of Asgard and the Gods -- a book of ancient Norse myths -- and her inner and outer worlds are transformed.
Is Ragnarok: The End of the Gods appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A literary fantasy blending WWII evacuation with Norse mythology. Contains mythological violence (gods battling, apocalyptic imagery) and wartime context (bombing references), but handled thoughtfully for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, grief, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A girl escaping the Blitz discovers Norse myths that help her understand her changing world and find courage during wartime.