One Sentence Summary
The epic Norse Mythology-inspired adventure continues as Magnus Chase continues his quest to save the world and the nine realms of Asgard from total destruction.
Book Genre
Fantasy, Children’s Fiction, Adventure.
Main Topic of the Book
The continuing adventures of Magnus Chase, son of the Norse god Frey, and his friends as they battle the forces of evil in order to save the nine realms of Asgard from destruction.
Key Ideas
- Friendship and loyalty are powerful forces that can help you through difficult times.
- You must accept that life is full of hardships and difficulties, but with courage and determination anything is possible.
- Sacrifices are often necessary in order to achieve your goals.
- You don’t have to be the strongest or the bravest to be a hero.
Main Parts of the Book and a Short Summary
- Part One: The Hammer of Thor РMagnus is summoned by the god Thor to the mysterious and magical Valley of Fire in order to retrieve his missing hammer, Mj̦lnir. His mission is complicated by the fact that it is guarded by an ancient dragon and a legion of giants. With help from his friends, Valkyries, and gods, Magnus must bravely face his enemies in order to reach his goal.
- Part Two: The Ship of the Dead РAfter retrieving Mj̦lnir, Magnus is sent on another mission to prevent Ragnarok, the end of the world. In order to do this, he and his friends must locate the stolen Hammer of Thor and enlist the help of an unlikely ally: a giant talking wolf. With help from his newfound allies, Magnus must battle the forces of evil and set sail on a journey across the sea of the dead in order to save both Asgard and Midgard.
- Part Three: Ragnarok – On his journey to save the nine realms, Magnus comes face to face with the ultimate enemy: Loki, the trickster god. With the aid of his loyal friends and the mysterious hammer, Magnus must confront Loki and his minions in order to prevent the world from being destroyed and the nine realms of Asgard from falling into chaos.
Key Takeaways
- Friendship and loyalty are invaluable resources to have on your journey.
- Sacrifices are often necessary in order for you to succeed.
- You don’t have to be the strongest or bravest to be a hero.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Rick Riordan is the author of the popular Percy Jackson book series and the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy. He has a degree in English literature from the University of Texas. He is also a life member of The Texas State Historical Association. He has been published in dozens of countries and his books have been translated into 42 languages.
Target Audience
The target audience for this book is middle grade readers (ages 9-12) and adult fans of the Percy Jackson books.
Publisher and First Publication Date
The book was published by Disney Hyperion in October of 2016.