Your Very Own Norse Mythology

By Aevar Thor Benediktsson

Your Very Own Norse Mythology is different from other books because here you are the protagonist and in charge.
The setting is the world of Norse mythology and adventure awaits at every turn. You can get into battle with terrible monsters, witness the beginning of the world, fly in a chariot with the god of thunder Thor and try to survive the rain – depending on what you choose. Over 50 different endings!

The cover and endpapers are made by Evana Kisa.

Publishing information

Year of publication

2011

Page count

487

Original title

Þín eigin goðsaga

Original language

Icelandic

Original publisher

Forlagið

Book series

Your Very Own (Book 2)

About the author

Aevar Thor Benediktsson is an Icelandic actor and author of more than 30 books, most known for his bestselling Your Very Own Series, where the reader takes an active role in shaping the storyline. Benediktsson has won several awards for his books, including the Icelandic Children’s Book Award and The Bookseller’s Award. He is also an engaged promoter of reading and takes inspiration from the gaming world to attract young people to reading. For this, he has been nominated for the ALMA award twice and awarded by the Icelandic Ministry of Culture and Education. 

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Reviews

"Your Very Own Nordic Mythology is an interesting and fun experiment which will without a doubt be a hit with young readers."

Frettabladid Daily

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