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

The first book in Rick Riordan's #1 New York Times best-selling Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, based on Norse mythology, is now available in paperback. 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 Grant Rick Riordan is a #1 New York Times best-selling author many times over Rick has been intrigued by Norse mythology since childhood Ties in to Percy Jackson and the Olympians series The diverse cast includes a hearing-impaired elf, a Muslim Valkyrie, and a Black dwarf Includes a teaser for Book 2 Ideal entertainment for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers too 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, 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 . . .

The first book in Rick Riordan's #1 New York Times best-selling Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, based on Norse mythology, is now available in paperback. 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 Grant Rick Riordan is a #1 New York Times best-selling author many times over Rick has been intrigued by Norse mythology since childhood Ties in to Percy Jackson and the Olympians series The diverse cast includes a hearing-impaired elf, a Muslim Valkyrie, and a Black dwarf Includes a teaser for Book 2 Ideal entertainment for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers too 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, 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 . . .

"The Sword of Summer" er første bind i en anderledes og spændende fantasytrilogi skrevet af Rick Riordan, der står bag bøgerne om Percy Jackson og de olympiske guder. Magnus Chase har ikke haft et nemt liv. Lige siden hans mors mystiske død to år tidligere, har Magnus boet alene på Bostons gader på flugt fra politiet og myndighederne. Men han er også på flugt fra sin onkel, Randolph, som hans mor altid har advaret ham imod. I "The Sword of Summer" falder Magnus i et baghold og møder sin onkel, der mildest talt virker gal. Randolph rabler løs om ulogiske ting, nordiske guder og et kraftfuld sværd, der længe har været tabt, men som retmæssigt tilhører Magnus. Er Magnus' ukendte far virkelig en af de nordiske guder? Eksisterer Valhal? Og hvad betyder det for Magnus?

"The Sword of Summer" er første bind i en anderledes og spændende fantasytrilogi skrevet af Rick Riordan, der står bag bøgerne om Percy Jackson og de olympiske guder. Magnus Chase har ikke haft et nemt liv. Lige siden hans mors mystiske død to år tidligere, har Magnus boet alene på Bostons gader på flugt fra politiet og myndighederne. Men han er også på flugt fra sin onkel, Randolph, som hans mor altid har advaret ham imod. I "The Sword of Summer" falder Magnus i et baghold og møder sin onkel, der mildest talt virker gal. Randolph rabler løs om ulogiske ting, nordiske guder og et kraftfuld sværd, der længe har været tabt, men som retmæssigt tilhører Magnus. Er Magnus' ukendte far virkelig en af de nordiske guder? Eksisterer Valhal? Og hvad betyder det for Magnus?