How to Be a Hero

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Pub Date 21 Jan 2021 | Archive Date 1 Jan 2021

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A hilarious high-stakes fantasy adventure about friendship and bravery set in the world of the Norse Gods. Fully illustrated throughout, Cat Weldon's How to Be a Hero is perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Who Let the Gods Out.

'Genuinely funny and thrilling' - Amanda Craig


A no-good viking thief. The worst-ever trainee valkyrie. An ungodly case of mistaken identity.

When failing trainee valkyrie Lotta mistakes an unconscious viking thief, Whetstone, for a fallen hero and takes him triumphantly to Valhalla, things are definitely not turning out to be epic or glorious. Having lost a precious talking cup, Whetstone is also desperate to cover up his mistake and the two embark on a quarrelsome journey to find it and regain their heroic status. But Loki the trickster God is desperate to get his hands on the cup with a plan to unleash chaos across the nine worlds. Can Whetstone prove himself a hero after all when it matters most?

The first in a hilarious and fast-paced trilogy about how to be brave, what it means to be a hero and just how confusing the Norse Gods really are. Continue the adventure with Land of Lost Things.

A hilarious high-stakes fantasy adventure about friendship and bravery set in the world of the Norse Gods. Fully illustrated throughout, Cat Weldon's How to Be a Hero is perfect for fans of How to...


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ISBN 9781529045031
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PAGES 240

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This is the first book I’ve read by Cat Weldon. I found the cover and description appealing, so I thought I’d give it a go.

This story turned out to be a lot of fun. Two people who don’t really fit in (Whetstone and Lotta) accidentally get entangled (metaphorically) and adventures ensue. There are quite a lot of funny moments, and the fantasy plot is fun. I’m not really familiar with the Nine Worlds mythology, but it makes an excellent background for this story.

In the earlier parts of the book, I noticed quite a few extraneous apostrophes - Class One’s and Class Threes have different uses for example. There is also some confusion on a name - is it Seven, or Sevenson, or Svenson, the Selfish? Other than this, I didn’t notice any errors. As this is an advance copy, hopefully these will be sorted before publication.

If you’re looking for a fun (and funny) middle grade fantasy adventure, pick this one. It’s great for light hearted relief from real life, as well as excitement. I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.

I was given a free copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

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This story has it all - Vikings, trainee Valkyries, comical horses, bad poetry, a cup with attitude and a dragon called Nidhogg. There's plenty of action and adventure, loveable characters and the start of a beautiful friendship. Cat Weldon respects the Norse myths, but keeps her tongue in her cheek, and the resulting mix is most engaging. I can't wait to read the sequel, and follow Whetstone and Lotta as they travel into more of the nine worlds.

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A heroically good read from Cat Weldon!

Meet Whetstone, a most unheroic thief. When his efforts to steal a talking cup take an unexpected turn, he finds himself in the company of Lotta, a trainee Valkyrie. Together they embark on a rip-roaring adventure that spans several worlds. Will Whetstone be remembered for all the wrong reasons or will he finally learn that being different is sometimes the very best thing you can be?

I thoroughly enjoyed this unpredictable and humorous quest story. The characters were likeable, the story fast paced and I loved how the two worlds collided in this unlikely friendship. Not only did it help to educate me on different aspects of Viking lore, it also carries an important message about staying true to oneself.

I would absolutely love to read this book with a group studying the Vikings, and would highly recommend it to pupils aged 7+. It is the perfect book for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and would be a great addition to any classroom bookshelf.

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