A Gathering of Giants

In the book "A Gathering of Giants," the unlikely hero Whetstone and the banished Valkyrie Lotta are on a quest to find the magic harp strings before Loki can use them to bring chaos to the Nine Worlds. However, with the evil Valkyrie Glinting-Fire wreaking havoc on earth, they must act like proper heroes and leave their thief past behind. With an army of giants, traitorous trolls, brainwashed Valkyries, and dangerous long-lost secrets, can they hope to win?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In the grand and hilarious conclusion of the How to be a Hero series, A Gathering of Giants, author Cat Weldon brings us an unforgettable tale illustrated by Katie Kear. Unassuming hero Whetstone and the exiled Valkyrie Lotta find themselves on the run, hiding from the watchful eyes of Loki, the mischievous God. Their quest to retrieve the magic harp strings before Loki can unleash chaos upon the Nine Worlds has reached an impasse. With the evil Valkyrie Glinting-Fire causing devastation on Earth, nowhere is safe. Especially when Lotta struggles to control her newfound powers.

Determined to defeat Loki, Whetstone resolves to shed his former thief persona and become a true hero. However, their quest is fraught with peril as they face an army of giants, treacherous trolls, brainwashed Valkyries, and long-lost secrets. With the odds stacked against them, can Whetstone and Lotta hope to emerge victorious when they struggle to reconcile their identities as heroes and themselves?

The explosive finale in this delightful and fast-paced series delves into the complexities of friendship, heroism, and the enigmatic nature of the Norse Gods. It will leave readers laughing, cheering, and pondering the true meaning of bravery and self-discovery. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable adventure as Whetstone and Lotta face their greatest challenge yet in this hilarious and heartwarming conclusion to the How to be a Hero series.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 197 x 131 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529046984