Awards
Winner of the 2017 Young Reader's Choice Award
Staff Pick
Norse gods, a homeless orphan boy, and a mysterious sword… Rick Riordan is at it again! Hang on to your hammer; it’s going to be a bumpy and exciting ride. Mythology will never quite be the same. Recommended By Mary Jo S., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
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 barely
knows-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph 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...
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
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
"A fast-paced, eventful, and largely successful pivot." Kirkus
About the Author
Rick Riordan is the author of three # 1 New York Times
best-selling series with millions of copies sold throughout the world:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of
Olympus. His Greek myth collection, Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, was a #1 New York Times
bestseller as well. His previous novels for adults include the hugely
popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the
mystery genre. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two
sons.