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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....

In the heart-stopping first installment of Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, a demigod named Magnus Chase must navigate the dangerous world of the Norse gods as he attempts to prevent the apocalypse.

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's death, he's lived with an uncle who hates him and a cousin who bullies him. But all that changes when he's visited by a Valkyrie who tells him he's a demigod, the son of the Norse god Odin. Magnus is whisked away to Valhalla, the home of the gods, where he must train to fight against the forces of Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse.

Magnus quickly finds himself caught up in a world of gods, monsters, and magic. He must learn to control his newfound powers, make friends with the other demigods, and stop the evil god Loki from starting Ragnarok. Along the way, he'll discover that he's more powerful than he ever imagined, and that he has the potential to be a great hero.

The Sword of Summer is a thrilling adventure that introduces readers to a new world of gods, monsters, and magic. Rick Riordan's signature humor and action-packed storytelling make this book a must-read for fans of mythology and fantasy.

Here are some of the key characters in The Sword of Summer:

• Magnus Chase: A troubled teen who discovers he's a demigod, the son of the Norse god Odin.
• Samirah al-Abbas: A Muslim Valkyrie who becomes Magnus's friend and mentor.
• Blitz and Hearthstone: Two dwarves who are Magnus's friends and fellow demigods.
• Loki: The evil god of mischief who is trying to start Ragnarok.
• Thor: The god of thunder and Magnus's uncle.
• Freyja: The goddess of love and beauty and Magnus's mother.

The Sword of Summer is a great choice for readers who enjoy mythology, fantasy, and action-packed adventures. Rick Riordan's signature humor and storytelling make this book a must-read for fans of his other series, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus.