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The Sword of Summer

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One

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The Sword of Summer

By: Rick Riordan
Narrated by: Christopher Guetig
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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...

©2015 Rick Riordan (P)2015 Listening Library
Action & Adventure Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Norse Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Captivating Adventure • Educational Mythology • Engaging Character Voices • Humorous Writing • Appropriate Teenage Voice
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I Loved it it was a great book and I have read it twice so far

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loved this series. its something that I've come to expect from this author. The narrator brought the characters to life in a unique way.

Yet another home run for Rick! I'm very impressed!

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I really liked the narrator and his voice, I just wished he spoke faster at some parts, but overall another great book by Mr. Riordan himself

really good book

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it was the first time I have been hooked so badly on a good book.

amazing

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This first book in a new series on Norse mythology/demigods may just be his best yet! I always love a Riordan book, but this one is positively compelling in its plot development, and wonderfully whimsical and humorous on so many pages.

The only downside is the very poor narration by Christopher Guetig. It's awkward and lacks character variety. Fortunately the book itself kept me engaged.

Riordan Starts a New Series Brilliantly

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Amazing I loved it I was so impressed I will read another book soon. ye

amazing book very intriguing and philosophical

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I loved the narration voice, the amazing Norse world and storyline, and I especially loved the main character, Magnus Chase!

AMAZING BOOK

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I love this book so much. Rick Riordan does not disappoint. It holds up to all of his other wonderful series.

AMAZING

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The book itself was great! Funny, good characters, and it goes at a fast pace. The only downside was the narrator Riordan chose. I had already read the book and that not what I imagined magnus sounding like at all. The voice was kind of nasally and the sarcastic comments sounded forced. I recommend reading this as an eBook.

Awesome book, but...

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