The Hammer of Thor
Rick Riordan's The Hammer of Thor (2016) is a queer fantasy and LGBTQ+ young adult fiction novel. It takes readers to Boston in Present day. Characters include Alex Fierro, Blitzen and Halfborn Gunderson. It deals with viking legends, stonewall Book Awards, gods and Norse Mythology.
It has been published in 28 editions across 7 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Childrens Middle Grade Hardcover bestseller list in 2016.
It runs to roughly 480 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Childrens Middle Grade Hardcover, 2016
Quick answers
Who wrote The Hammer of Thor?
The Hammer of Thor was written by Rick Riordan and first published in 2016.
What genre is The Hammer of Thor?
It is usually shelved as Queer Fantasy, LGBTQ+ Young Adult, Myth & Legend Fiction and Adventure.
How long is The Hammer of Thor?
The median edition has 480 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Hammer of Thor?
Readers who like it often enjoy Raybearer, Six of Crows and The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic.
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