Valkyrie

Informationen zum Autor Kate O’Hearn was born in Canada, raised in New York City, and has traveled all over the United States. She currently resides in England. Kate is the author of the Pegasus series, the Shadow Dragon series, the Titans series, the Valkyrie series, and the Atlantis series. Visit her at KateOHearn.com. Klappentext From the bestselling author of the Pegasus books, Kate O’Hearn, comes an exciting new series that puts a fresh twist on Norse mythology. Valkyrie: Norse Goddess. Reaper of Souls. Defender of the Weak. Not someone you want to mess with… Freya is dreading her upcoming birthday when she’ll officially have to take up her duties as a Valkyrie. She doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of the legends before her—legends including her mother and sisters. And she certainly doesn’t want anything to do with humans! Freya thinks humans are cruel, hate-filled creatures, but as she observes their world, she begins to wonder what it would be like to make friends with the girls or laugh with the boys she sees. And what would it be like to live without the fear that she could cause someone’s death with a single touch? Then when she’s sent on her first mission, she reaps the soul of a fallen soldier with unfinished business…business that sends her on an epic quest to the mortal world. Will Freya find the true meaning of being a human, or will she finally accept the legend she is destined to become?Valkyrie 1 THE FIRST RAYS OF DAWN swept over the distant horizon and drove away the long night. But Freya did not welcome the rising sun. It was her mortal enemy, bringing only misery. She tilted her wings and flew headlong into the fading darkness, hoping to follow the night, praying day would not find her. She had been flying all night, soaring high above Asgard, dreading the upcoming First Day Ceremony. Orus, her raven companion, flew at her side and tried his best to keep up. But his wings were much smaller than hers, and despite his best efforts, he lagged behind. After the long night he was too tired even to beg her to turn back. All he could do was try to stay with her and help guide her through First Day. “Freya!” a voice called. Freya looked back and saw her older sister Maya soaring confidently behind them. Her own raven was flying closely at her side. “Freya, stop!” Maya called. “Please land. We must speak.” Orus forced more speed and caught up with Freya. “Stop!” he gasped. “I can’t fly much longer, and your sister is calling.” Freya looked over at her companion and saw how exhausted he was. She hadn’t been fair, forcing him to fly all night. Pulling in her wings, she descended and gracefully touched down in a field of golden grain. As she folded and settled her midnight-black wings onto her back, Orus landed on her shoulder. “Don’t lose your temper with your sister,” he panted softly. “Thank Odin I found you!” Maya cried as she also landed and charged toward Freya. “Mother’s in a state. Everyone is searching for you. Where have you been all night?” Freya used her sleeve to wipe away the beads of sweat from her brow. Now that she had stopped, she felt exhausted from the long flight. The muscles in her wings warned of the stiffness to come. “I needed some fresh air.” “I can see that,” Maya cried. “But why didn’t you tell anyone you were going? You could have at least told me!” Freya dropped her head. “I saw you dancing with some of the warriors. I didn’t want to disturb you.” “You know I would much rather spend time with you than dance.” Maya softened her tone. “Especially on the eve of your First Day.” “I don’t want to do this.” Her sister’s pale brows knitted together in a frown. “Do what?” “This! Today!” Freya snapped. “My First Day Ceremony and then going to the battlefield...

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Kate O’Hearn was born in Canada, raised in New York City, and has traveled all over the United States. She currently resides in England. Kate is the author of the Pegasus series, the Shadow Dragon series, the Titans series, the Valkyrie series, and the Atlantis series. Visit her at KateOHearn.com.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Kate Hearn, O&apos, Kate O'Hearn
• Verlag: Simon & Schuster USA
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: 9 bis 13 Jahre
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 29.02.2016
• EAN: 9781481447379
• ISBN: 978-1-4814-4737-9
• Seiten: 336
• Serien: Valkyrie; Valkyrie
• Thema: Kinder- und Jugendbücher