Recommended Age:
10
+
Ideal for independent readers who enjoy fast-paced, mythologically inspired adventures with character-driven humor.
About the Book
Boston teenager Magnus Chase dies and wakes up in Valhalla, where he learns he is the son of a Norse god and must complete a quest to prevent Ragnarok—the end of the world—starting with finding the lost sword of the summer god Frey. The first Magnus Chase novel brings Riordan's witty, accessible mythology treatment to Norse mythology with a new cast of diverse heroes including a deaf elf and a Muslim Valkyrie. Fresh and funny.
Content Ratings
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Mild Themes
The book opens with the main character's death, which is handled matter-of-factly within the Norse mythology framework. Themes of identity, belonging to a culture one never knew, and the value of diverse backgrounds are warm and affirming.
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Mild Violence
Viking-mythology combat with giants, monsters, and undead warriors is exciting and fantastical. Violence fits the series tone.
