![]() You guys are going to read about how I died in agony, and you’re going be like, “Wow! That sounds cool, Magnus! Can I die in agony too?”ĭon’t go jumping off any rooftops. His Bostonian sarcasm pervades from the very first paragraph: Chapter 1: Good Morning! You’re Going to Die Though I’m not quite as familiar with Norse mythology as I am the Greek stuff, I was no less interested in picking this book up.Īs you’d expect, title character Magnus Chase is a kid who happens to be a descendant of a Norse god. ![]() Riordan’s new book, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1: The Sword of Summer, is like that but with Norse mythology - Odin, Loki, elves, wolves, that sort of thing. As a fan of Greek mythology, I was hooked from day one. They have adventures together around the world, using their respective powers to solve puzzles and fight battles along the way. In case you’re unfamiliar, the story follows a group of modern-day teens who happen to be the sons and daughters of Greek and Roman gods. ![]() Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die.I’m not afraid to admit I’m a huge fan of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, and the follow-up series, Heroes of Olympus. But he doesn't have time to consider it all before a fire giant attacks the city, forcing him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents. Stories about the gods of Asgard, wolves, and Doomsday bubble up from Magnus's memory. The more Randolph talks, the more puzzle pieces fall into place. ![]() Randolph starts rambling about Norse history and Magnus's birthright: a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When Magnus tries to outmaneuver his uncle, he falls right into his clutches. One day, Magnus learns that someone else is trying to track him down-his uncle Randolph, a man his mother had always warned him about. ![]() 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 the truant officers. Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. ![]()
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