How to Be a Hero

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What is How to Be a Hero about?

Lotta is a trainee valkyrie who desperately wants to prove she can be heroic. When she mistakes an unconscious Viking thief called Whetstone for a fallen hero, she takes him to Valhalla. But Whetstone has lost a magical talking cup, and Loki wants it for a dangerous plan to unleash chaos across the nine worlds. Forced to work together, Lotta and Whetstone set off on a risky quest. Along the way, they must face gods, monsters and their own doubts to discover what being a hero really means.

About the author

Cat Weldon writes funny, exciting books for children, often inspired by Vikings, history and world mythology. She is best known for the How to Be a Hero series, packed with adventure, friendship and Norse gods. Cat also writes the graphic novel series Amelia Cheeseheart Investigates. She enjoys visiting schools, teaching creative writing and making origami squirrels.