Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard

The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan's children and young adult's series based on Viking and Scandinavian mythology.

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers.

One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he's never met - a man his mother claimed was dangerous. His uncle tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.

The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years.

When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.

Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die...

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.


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★ 8.00 / 19
★ 7.94 / 16
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Speculative Fiction Books

(Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1 / 3)
2015 | fantasy, young adult
(Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #2 / 3)
2016 | fantasy, young adult
(Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #3 / 3)
2017 | fantasy, young adult
(Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard)
2018 | fantasy, short stories, young adult

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