Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)
Rick Riordan
The first book in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus.
My name is Magnus Chase. I’m orphaned and living rough on the streets of Boston. And things are about to get much worse.
My day started out normally enough. I was sleeping under a bridge when some guy kicked me awake and said, ’They’re after you.’ Next thing I know, I’m reunited with my obnoxious uncle, who casually informs me that my long-lost father is a Norse god.
Nothing normal about that. And it turns out the gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Apparently, if I can’t find the sword my father lost two thousand years ago, there will be doom. Doomsday, to be precise.
A fire giant attacking the city?
Immortal warriors hacking each other to pieces?
Unkillable wolves with glowing eyes?
It’s all coming up.
But first I’m going to die. This is the story of how my life goes downhill from there…
Reviews
I learnt a lot about Norse mythology whilst reading this book.A lso, I really enjoyed this thrilliing,magical and funny story,I cant wait to read the next books in the series!
Professor Fenella Peanut-butter 03.01.2024
I love Magnus so much. He reminds me of Percy and I love that. I'm happy that Annabeth is in here a little bit also :).
Senorita Cupcake Archer 23.08.2022
This is a very good book and I really enjoyed reading it. My favourite character in it is the main character's sword.
Countess Blueberry Piano-key 19.08.2022
I t is good because it is about norse gods.
Marshal Pudsey Volcano 11.07.2022
I like it because the hero is very unlikely
Corporal Ice-T Slingshot 03.08.2021
full of sadness family reunion and death a whole bunch of it (believe me)
Esquire Catapult Flattery 21.08.2020
Viking runes, Thor, Odin, Gorilla (oops, Gunilla,) everything. It was such a good(oops,brilliant) book. The adventure to find Magnus' father's sword was so different than finding your chocolate eggs hidden around your garden! I look forwards to reading Magnus Chase and the hammer of Thor (book 2)
Sergeant Raccoon Armadillo 05.08.2020
Hahahahahahaha! Magnus actually dies near the beginning of the book! You might be thinking, 'What's the point of that?' but actually dying just made Magnus's life a hundred times better. I love the bit where Annabeth calls him a butt.
Senorita Cupcake Cuckoo-Clock 09.07.2020
1) I think that it was very good. 2) The Wolf.... 3) N/A 4) yeah!!!!
Sir Chester Bottlenose 02.07.2020
This book was very exciting and hooked you in. I loved the suspense and the characters .I think my Favourite was probably Samantha.I think anyone who has read rick riordan before or enjoys norse mythology would really enjoy this
Anonymous 08.06.2020
I think you should read this book because it is a bit weird and an adventurous book.
Anonymous 07.08.2017
