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Winner of the 2017 Young Reader's Choice Award
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Staff Pick
Since his mother’s death, Magnus Chase has been living on the streets of Boston, staying mostly out of trouble until the day he learns he is the son of a Norse god. There’s a sword that needs to be found, a band of fire giants in hot pursuit, and an intriguing cast of characters. Recommended By Mary Jo S., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and truant officers.
One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down—his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus’s birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands years.
The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus’s memory. But he doesn’t have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. . . .
Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.
Review
"A fast-paced, eventful, and largely successful pivot." Kirkus
Review
"Rick Riordan's new series is simply brilliant -- maybe his best yet! I
thought I knew Norse mythology, but now that I've read the gripping and
hilarious Sword of Summer, I'll never see Thor the same way again. Get
ready to stay up all night reading!" Harlan Coben
Review
"The Sword of Summer is a propulsive, kinetic, witty rebooting of Norse
mythology with all the charm of the Percy Jackson novels. Instantly
likeable heroes! Insane action! Cool villains! A twisting, turning,
always exciting story! Rick Riordan does it again, even better." Michael Grant
About the Author
Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels for young readers, including the Percy Jackson series, the Kane Chronicles, the Magnus Chase series and the Trials of Apollo. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.