The lost gods
Francesca Simon
- Reading
- If your child has not read The Sleeping Army, briefly explain that Freya’s earlier adventure involved the Norse gods. Then let their interest in mythology or fame guide whether to explore the premise together.
- Themes
- Fame and worship: The gods’ popularity on Earth is waning, and their powers are fading without regular worship. They plan to pursue celebrity. The premise links public attention with divine power, but does not establish whether the celebrity plan succeeds or how the book judges it.
- Worth knowing
- The plot includes fire and dragons in the earlier adventure, and the Frost Giants are stirring here. How prominently danger or peril features in this book is unclear.