Magnus Chase And The Sword Of Summer Apr 2026

Published on October 6, 2015, by Disney Hyperion , is the first installment in Rick Riordan’s acclaimed Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy. Riordan, a former middle-school teacher and author of the Percy Jackson series, draws on his lifelong interest in Norse mythology to bring the Nine Worlds to life in modern-day Boston. Plot Overview: Starting a New Life by Dying

The novel is celebrated for its diverse and relatable ensemble of characters: Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer

To prevent (the Norse apocalypse), Magnus must retrieve a legendary weapon, the Sword of Summer (also known as Sumarbrander or "Jack"), which has been lost for two thousand years. During a confrontation with the fire giant Surt on the Longfellow Bridge, Magnus makes a fatal sacrifice to protect innocents, dying with the sword in hand. Published on October 6, 2015, by Disney Hyperion

The story follows 16-year-old Magnus Chase, who has been living homeless on the streets of Boston for two years following his mother’s mysterious death. On his sixteenth birthday, Magnus is tracked down by his estranged Uncle Randolph, who reveals a shocking secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. During a confrontation with the fire giant Surt

Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer : A Modern Norse Odyssey