For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book)
Your Introduction to Deities, Mythical Beings, & Fantastic Creatures
by Rick Riordan
Disney-Hyperion 2016
Easy read — content targets 6th grade and up
Reading level 5.5 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 11+
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Genre
Themes
- Norse mythology
- heroism and honor
- fate and destiny
- identity
- friendship and loyalty
- humor in the face of danger
About this book
Newly arrived to Valhalla? This fast, funny in-world guide introduces the Norse gods, giants, elves, and creatures you’ll meet, complete with quirky profiles, interviews, and survival tips. Written with Rick Riordan’s trademark humor, it makes complex mythology easy to grasp in short, snappy sections. Perfect for Magnus Chase fans or anyone curious about Norse myths, it’s a great pick for middle school readers who enjoy laugh-out-loud facts and worldbuilding.
Setting: Hotel Valhalla and the Nine Worlds of Norse myth in a contemporary fantasy frame
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book). The reading level is AR 5.5, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include Norse mythology, heroism and honor, fate and destiny.
How long does it take to read For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) takes around 2.7h to finish. The book has 27,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) have an AR quiz?
Yes — For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) has an AR quiz available, worth 3 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book)?
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds (An Official Rick Riordan Companion Book) has an AR reading level of 5.5, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.