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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 1: Sword of Summer, The-Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 1

Rick Riordan
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
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"Riordan offers a terrific cast that is effortlessly diverse--all of the allies stand as independent, well-constructed characters who each bring entirely different skills, histories, interests, and personalities to the group."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 48 reviews.

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The first book in Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, based on Norse mythology, is praised for its engaging story and diverse characters. It serves as an exciting introduction to the series, with readers appreciating the action, characters, and connection to the Percy Jackson series.

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  • Book Quality: 17%
  • Series Engagement: 17%
  • Series Start: 15%

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Review highlights

  • "Great read, great book." — Snow
  • "Great addition from Rick Riordan, and an amazing start to the series" — Ilovetolaugh
  • "A Good and Funny Start to The Series" — Betty

Reviews

Norse Mythology Is Hilarious

"Rick Riordan has done it again! If you loved the humor and action of Percy Jackson, you absolutely need to pick up The Sword of Summer. This book is a brilliant, fast-paced dive into Norse mythology, but with Riordan's signature modern twist and incredible wit. Our main hero, Magnus Chase, is a sarcastic, homeless kid from Boston who discovers he's the son of a Norse god. . . right before he dies and winds up in the hotel Valhalla. What a start! From there, the book is non-stop fun, introducing a fantastic cast of diverse characters, including the dwarf Black Jack, the deaf elf Hearthstone, and the awesome Valkyrie Samirah al-Abbas. The book is rich with lore—think giants, trolls, epic feasting halls, and even a talking sword—but it never feels overwhelming. Magnus's narrative voice is genuinely funny and relatable, making even the world-ending stakes feel fresh and exciting. If you want a book that will make you laugh out loud and immediately crave the next installment, this is it. The perfect start to a new mythological saga!"

— Amber (5/5)

Another great read by Rick

"My 12 year old reads Rick Riordan books all the time. He will finish them in a day. This one was no different. Got it for his birthday and he loved it."

— Andrea (5/5)

Rick Riordan/ Greek Mythology lovers

"I’ve been reading a lot of Rick Riordan/Greek mythology books like Percy Jackson and The Trials of Apollo, so this was a great addition that really kept my interest going. Can't wait to get the next book!"

— Alec (5/5)

Great Book

"I love all of Rick Riordan's books and this one did not disappoint."

— Kyle (5/5)

Magnus Chase

"I thought this book was soooo good! I've been obsessed with Percy Jackson since around a year ago and I had hear good things about this book, as its similar to Percy Jackson! I really enjoyed this book. It draws attention for youth and it's hilarious."

— Jayda (5/5)

Fantastic book!

"Great book! The action is fast-paced and you always want to know what’s going to happen! I strongly recommend it"

— Jmg (5/5)

A Good and Funny Start to The Series

"If you’re a fan of Percy Jackson I think you’d enjoy this series, it gives you a look into a bit more about Annabeth’s past (As she’s Magnus’ cousin) though the story mostly revolves around Magnus himself with a few brief scenes that Annabeth shows up in. I enjoyed the story but it can’t beat Percy Jackson or Heroes of Olympus."

— Betty (4/5)

Better Than Heroes of Olympus

"One of Rick Riordan’s best books, and an incredible introduction. Truly amazing book from an amazing author."

— LarryO (5/5)

Amazing!!!

"A lot of excitement and fun! Fans of Rick Riodan will eat this one up!"

— A M. (5/5)

Great adventure series!

"My eight year old son loved this series. The story line was so exciting and he couldn’t wait to tell the family about his latest chapter every night at dinner."

— Miller (5/5)

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  • Appropriate for: Ages 9-12 Years
  • Published date: Apr 04, 2017
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 544
  • Publisher: Disney Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781423163374
  • Dimensions: 5.19" W x 1.33" L x 7.55" H
Rick Riordan, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes. Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @RickRiordan.

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