Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
by Rick Riordan
About This Book
Meet Magnus Chase, a homeless teen from Boston who discovers he's the son of a Norse god. After dying heroically (and painfully), Magnus finds himself recruited to Valhalla to train for Ragnarok—the Norse apocalypse. With his diverse group of einherjar friends, Magnus must prevent the end of the nine worlds while navigating the complex politics of Norse mythology.
When Magnus Chase dies trying to protect a friend, he awakens in Valhalla, the hall of the slain, where he learns he's the son of Frey, Norse god of fertility and prosperity. Recruited as an einherjar (heroic dead warrior), Magnus must train for Ragnarok while also preventing it. Alongside his friends—Samirah the valkyrie, Hearthstone the deaf elf, and Blitzen the fashionable dwarf—Magnus embarks on quests that take him through all nine Norse worlds to stop Loki and other forces threatening to bring about the end of everything.
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"Being dead wasn't so bad. The only problem was I had to keep going to sword practice."
"You can't just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood."
"Family is more than blood. It's the people who love you. The people who have your back."
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Join Magnus Chase and his diverse group of friends as they navigate Valhalla, prevent Ragnarok, and discover what it truly means to be family. This series represents Rick Riordan at his finest—combining mythology, humor, and heart with important representation.