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Rick Riordan

The Sword of Summer

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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The Sword of Summer

  • Genre: Fiction; middle-grade fantasy
  • Originally Published: 2015
  • Reading Level/Interest: Lexile 630L; grades 5-9
  • Structure/Length: 72 chapters and epilogue; approximately 544 pages; approximately 15 hours, 21 minutes on audio
  • Protagonist/Central Conflict: The Sword of Summer is the first book in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series by Rick Riordan. The central conflict follows Magnus Chase, a teenager living on the streets of Boston, who discovers that he is the son of a Norse god. When he learns of his destiny to prevent the end of the world (known as Ragnarok in Norse mythology), he embarks on a quest to find the Sword of Summer and prevent chaos from unfolding in the Nine Worlds. Along the way, Magnus encounters a diverse group of friends and mythical creatures. The novel explores heroism, mythology, and the bonds of friendship.
  • Potential Sensitivity Issues: Death, including death of a parent; violence; gore, including dismemberment; brief profanity

Rick Riordan, Author

  • Bio: Born in 1964; American author known for his popular middle grade and young adult series that draw from mythology and folklore; celebrated for his ability to make mythology accessible and entertaining for young readers
  • Other Works: Percy Jackson & the Olympians series (starting with The Lightning Thief, 2005); The Kane Chronicles series (starting with The Red Pyramid, 2010)
  • Awards: Goodreads Choice Award for Middle Grade and Children's Fiction (2015)

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