School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Edda is a Valkyrie who helps her family find monsters, but deep down Edda wants to spend time with someone her own age. Edda's father takes her to a school on Earth, where things are very different. When Edda has difficulty adjusting to how things are done on Earth, she finds a way to share her life with the children in her class and make new friends. An upbeat score and animation timed at just the right places make this a fun adaptation, perfect for helping with firsts and finding bravery. © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Adjusting to the rhythms and rules of school can be tough for any kid, but imagine how much of a challenge it is for a young Norse warrior maiden. Edda wants to spend time with people her own age, which is why she asks her kindly papa (though he's never named, with his eye-patch, it's safe to assume he's Odin) to fly her from Asgard to a typical neighborhood elementary school. But making the transition from helping "search the land for unruly monsters" to sitting still in class and waiting in line for the slide is asking a lot. Auerbach-an accomplished editorial artist with an approachable line drawing style and a sly, sympathetic wit-makes a terrific children's book debut in this folklore-meets-first-day story. He doesn't get too specific with his Norse inspirations (Edda's magical home is as much Adventure Time as Asgard), but Edda is a fresh, funny twist on the kid who can't quite find a groove. While most readers won't have access to a dragon to help smooth the way for themselves, they should find her story encouraging. Ages 4-8. (June) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.