Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1: The Sword of Summer, by Rick Riordan
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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 . . .
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1: The Sword of Summer, by Rick Riordan- Amazon Sales Rank: #491 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-06
- Released on: 2015-10-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.75" h x 2.75" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 512 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 5 Up—Fans of Percy Jackson and "Kane Chronicles" (both, Disney-Hyperion) books will not be disappointed in Riordan's newest series, which is based on Norse mythology. Magnus Chase, 16, has been an orphan living on the streets of Boston for the past two years. Ever since the mysterious death of his mother, he has tried to stay ahead of anyone who might be looking for him. When his Uncle Randolph tracks him down and begins talking about his birthright—an ancient sword—Magnus's world changes forever. But Randolph is not the only one searching for the sword. A Fire Giant destined to wield it as part of doomsday is hot on their trail. Dying and winding up at the Hotel Valhalla is only the beginning of this teen's (after)life. With an epic plot, engaging (and diverse) characters, and tons of wisecracking humor, Riordan's latest is a page-turner. Those new to the author's past series can jump right in; fans of his previous works will be happy to see clever nods and references to the other in-universe books. VERDICT Ravenous Riordan fans are likely to begin lining up for this on the publication date; be prepared for long holds lists on this one.—Patrick Tierney, Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Providence, RI
Review PRAISE FOR THE TITAN'S CURSE"All in all, a winner of Olympic proportions."―School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER"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!"―New York Times #1 best-selling author Harlan CobenPRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER"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."―New York Times best-selling author Michael GrantPRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER"The Sword of Summer combines the glory of Norse myth with the joy of Rick Riordan's effervescent world-building. One of Riordan's funniest books-everything from the chapter titles to the wry humor of Magnus Chase will have you chuckling, even as the plot races along at breakneck speed. Check me in to Hotel Valhalla, please. I'll be staying."―New York Times #1 best-selling author Cassandra ClarePRAISE FOR PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK GODS "The clash of modern and classical worlds is both exciting and entertaining."―The New York Times Book ReviewPRAISE FOR PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK GODS "The novel's winning combination of high-voltage adventure and crackling wit is balanced with scenes in which human needs, fears, and ethical choices take center stage."―Booklist (starred review)PRAISE FOR THE LAST OLYMPIAN "Riordan masterfully orchestrates the huge cast of characters and manages a coherent, powerful tale at once exciting, philosophical and tear-jerking. The bestselling series' legions of fans will cheer their heroes on and rejoice in such a compelling conclusion to the saga."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)PRAISE FOR THE SEA OF MONSTERS * "In a feat worthy of his heroic subjects, Riordan crafts a sequel stronger than his compelling debut."―Publishers Weekly (starred review)PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF HADES "Adventure fans will relish the action as their heroes confront formidable foes, while readers who have come to love the characters will enjoy following the different individuals as they take the stage in scenes that are usually dramatic, often witty, and occasionally surprising. A satisfying, penultimate entry in the Heroes of Olympus series." ―Booklist OnlinePRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF HADES "In this adventure, victories are hard-won and the essence of bravery nuanced, making the journey as satisfying as it is entertaining."―Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR THE LIGHTNING THIEF"Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats."―New York Times Book ReviewPRAISE FOR THE MARK OF ATHENA "With a true storyteller's sense of pacing, Riordan creates another compelling adventure, right down to the cliff-hanger at the end. Stay tuned for volume four."―BooklistPRAISE FOR THE SON OF NEPTUNE "Should pacing and wit continue unabated into the third volume, whose foretold European setting promises further freshness, fans will eagerly await numbers four and five."―Kirkus Reviews
About the Author Rick Riordan (www.rickriordan.com) 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.
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99 of 105 people found the following review helpful. Hooray! Norse Mythology By College Stealth I’m a huge Rick Riordan fan and I’ve been waiting for this book for a while, those who have been waiting as well won’t be disappointed. I’m personally impressed; I know that the structure of the story is going to be similar to others of Riordan, but even with the structure similar, it’s still a page turner, but this time in the context of Norse mythology. It initially appears to be a long book, but, it is an easy read that goes fast; I didn’t want to put it down and read it in one night.For those who are not familiar with Rick Riordan’s writings, this is a perfectly fine book to jump into Riordan’s fantasy world, there is no benefit gained in having read his other books that deal with heroes from Greek, Roman, or Egyptian mythology. The characters stand alone in their identities and are all affiliated with Norse mythology. The protagonist, Magnus, is quickly discovered in the story to have a background not quite like others, more so in his parenting and lineage; his father is a Norse god. As a result of this lineage, there are obligations that Magnus is thrust with, and the story is a modern day interaction of Magnus through components of Norse mythology, ranging from characters to weaponry of the ancient belief system. The story is told with humor, but also does a great job in outlining and establishing some of the belief systems of Norse mythology, such as the pantheon of the gods and goddesses.The characters have a different personality, much like those we meet out of Camp Jupiter vs. Camp Half Blood. The story takes place in Norse mythology, which I personally do not have as strong of a familiarity with, and allowed for a new sense of novelty in the story that has the format of hero discovered, hero goes to “camp,” and hero goes on quest. The introduction of the new characters was nice and it created a sense of anticipation about who maybe a bit more friendly than others. Overall, the relationship with the gods themselves is a bit more casual, even if the society itself is more regimented.A discussion board commenter alluded to the possibility of a relationship between these books and that with Camp Half-Blood, from the start of the book there is a pleasant surprise in that Magnus does have a cousin who attends Camp Half-Blood, but rather than long-term interaction with him/her, there is just a brief reference too at both the beginning and the end of the story.It’s a hard story to talk about because of the potential to give so much away about who is related to who, and familiarity with some of the Norse gods would reveal some of the plot elements. However, a unique aspect of the Norse mythology is that the fates of the gods are much clearer, with a level of clarity and absolutism in the roles that each one knows that he/she plays, even in the final battle (Ragnok which isn’t the final battle in this book).Know that the structure is similar to the books in the past, the characters who are introduced throughout this book are unique in their own ways, especially Magnus’s new companions and, I especially enjoyed the history and sense of honor associated with the Valkyrie corps, especially Samirah al-Abbas, who identifies from a Muslim family.Anyway, enjoy a way! I have some Norse mythology to learn about now that I’m curious.
37 of 46 people found the following review helpful. Absolute great fun! By Debby (Snuggly Oranges) Oh man. First of all, I just want to say ten thousand thank yous to Tiemen and the American Book Center for making it possible for me to read this early. It might very well be the most exciting review copy I’ve ever had the honor of receiving. Those who know me will probably know that Uncle Rick is one of my absolute favorite authors. His mix of fantasy, adventure, mythology, and humor just steals my heart every single time. And The Sword of Summer is no different.The Sword of Summer is the start of a new series based around Norse mythology. Now, while I know quite a bit about Greek mythology, I would not say the same about the Norse myths – at least, definitely not before reading this book. But readers who are similarly unaware as I was will quickly discover just how much traditional fantasy stories rely on Norse mythology. The races of elves and dwarves (à la The Lord of the Rings), the concept of a “world tree” connecting different dimensions (à la Tales of Symphonia – for me. Tales fans represent!), and certain names found in fantasy RPGs – like Ragnarok, Midgard, Asgard, Yggdrasil… these all stem from Norse mythology. And as is Riordan’s forte, he helps to fill in the blanks and teach you about so many other aspects whilst simultaneously building an awesome adventure.Now, one of my absolute favorite things about Riordan’s storytelling has always been his sense of humor. The Percy Jackson books will forever remain near and dear to my heart just because of how much laughter and joy they brought to me. In the case of The Heroes of Olympus, that was a bit less. There was more distance, less humor, and less voice. But The Sword of Summer brings back two things that instantly got me pumped to read this book: a first person point-of-view (with more voice and humor), and hilarious chapter titles. Some of my favorites include: “Good Morning! You’re Going to Die,” “Pleased to Meet You. I Will Now Crush Your Windpipe,” “Phil the Potato Meets His Doom,” “I Psychoanalyze a Goat,” “Hearthstone Passes Out Even More Than Jason Grace (Though I Have No Idea Who That Is)” and, “Well, There’s Your Problem. You’ve Got a Sword Up Your Nose.” All of the lols. There are also lots of Easter eggs for readers of Riordan’s previous books and pop culture references (i.e. Marvel got it wrong; Taylor Swift‘s music is actually dwarven music, Thor watches TV shows on his hammer, etc.).Our main character for this new series of adventures is Magnus Chase. Riordan fans might notice the name is familiar – he is in fact Annabeth Chase’s cousin (and yes, she does appear in this book and will likely appear more often before the series is done, which also opens the door to more awesome cameo appearances). Magnus is a 16-year-old homeless kid, living on the streets of Boston. He’s been on the run and in hiding since wolves with glowing eyes killed his mother two years ago. But suddenly, he is targeted by fearsome foes and he… dies. Not a spoiler. He wakes up in (Hotel) Valhalla, where he discovers he is now an einherji – for his bravery, dying in combat, he has been chosen to be a part of Odin’s army in the afterlife, training until doomsday (Ragnarok) where the final battle between the gods (led by Odin) and the giants (led by Loki) will take place.However, this einherji status is not Magnus’s only link to the Norse gods. He is in fact a descendant of one of them. And he has been prophesied to either hasten the coming of Ragnarok or to prevent it. I know. A prophecy is pretty much a stock standard of any fantasy story, but it’s all about the execution and the adventure. Magnus’s prophecy takes him through a couple of the nine worlds, where he meets gods (Odin, Thor, Loki, Frey, Freya), befriends a sword, battles with giants, runs from Valkyries, and fights to make sure Fenris, the wolf harbinger of Ragnarok, is not freed. It’s really a classic adventure fantasy kind of story – an exciting, fun ride.Along the way, Magnus forms an excellent, diverse team of heroes. His Valkyrie, Samirah al-Abbas, is a teenage, hijab-wearing muslim girl, who dreams of flying as a Valkyrie and as an airline pilot. She’s also already set up in an arranged marriage, but one that she actually wants, because she loves the guy, and arranged marriages really aren’t as unfeeling and calculated as we might think. Obviously there’s more than a little bit of prejudice she faces. Their two other primary teammates are Blitzen, a dwarf (or dark elf) with dreams of becoming a fashion designer, and Hearthstone, a deaf elf who is one of the only practitioners of rune magic in the nine worlds. These characters are absolutely unique and open the doors to talk about racial prejudices (within humans and among the mortal races) and disabilities. Whereas The Heroes of Olympus was very diverse but hardly had the time or space to put down anything other than an (arguably) stereotypical image, The Sword of Summer definitely put down a foundation for well-crafted, complex characters.There is some room for improvement or growth, still. The characters could be a bit more developed. Though I liked the touches of humor in Magnus’s voice, I’ve yet to gain a really strong sense of his personality. I’d like some romance or possibility of shipping – though I also feel like it’s nice that that’s not forced from the outset (and that it definitely doesn’t seem like something will be happening between the hero and his main female sidekick). But overall, I absolutely enjoyed this first installment in a new series that I will definitely be following. There’s fun, humor, magic, mythology (which was new for me), and action-packed battles. And just like Percy Jackson, I have a strong feeling it’s going to get even better as it goes on.Summing Up:In one word, I would say The Sword of Summer is just absolute great fun. Percy Jackson fans will love Magnus’s sarcastic point-of-view, the hilarious chapter titles, and the excellent pop culture references. Critics of The Heroes of Olympus will be satisfied with Riordan’s more complex diverse characters. And lovers of Norse mythology will enjoy this high-paced, adventurous take on the nine worlds. I’m stoked to see where this story will go next!Recommended To:Fans of Rick Riordan, Norse mythology, and/or adventure fantasies.*A review copy was provided by the American Book Center in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the contents of the review.
88 of 113 people found the following review helpful. Upside Down!!! By Mary Shabestari I received the book today and my kids are excited to read it but it is upside down in the cover (not talking about the dust jacket). Plus the heading and page numbers are cut off on many pages. I'm guessing they rushed the print job to get this much anticipated book out. Not the quality I was expecting from a major publisher.It is readable and I'm debating whether to return it because my kids can't wait to read it.I'm giving it a 4 because I'm sure the book itself is great but the way it was put together was sloppy and a disappointment.
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