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Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer

By Rick Riordan

Book 1 of 3 in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series

Adjectives

thrilling humorous mythological adventurous

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

Synopsis

Magnus Chase, a 16-year-old homeless boy in Boston, discovers he's the son of a Norse god. Thrust into a world of mythological dangers, he must retrieve a lost sword to prevent Ragnarok—the end of the world. Facing fire giants, unkillable wolves, and immortal warriors, Magnus's journey is filled with peril, humour, and self-discovery.

About the author

Rick Riordan is a popular author from America, best known for writing the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. His exciting stories are filled with adventure, friendship, and magical creatures from ancient myths. Rick Riordan loves making reading fun and encourages children everywhere to explore the amazing worlds in his books.

Pages

576 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2015

Community rating

Average score: 3.67

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