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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Books

In order from The Sword of Summer to 9 From the Nine Worlds.

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series is a set of 5 chapter books by Rick Riordan, published between 2015 and 2018. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 460 pages.

The Sword of Summer
Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds
The Hammer of Thor
The Ship of the Dead
9 From the Nine Worlds
The Sword of Summer
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Sword of Summer
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Sword of Summer

By Rick Riordan

A homeless teen discovers he's a Norse god's son and must stop Ragnarok.

544 pages· 117,670 words· Est. 16.5 hour read
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Summary: Magnus Chase, a homeless teen in Boston, learns he's the son of a Norse god. As Asgard's gods prepare for war, he must find a lost weapon to prevent Ragnarok. Facing fire giants and impossible choices, Magnus's journey could mean sacrificing everything. Can he save the world and himself?
In reading order

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Series

5 books · Published 2015–2018

#1
The Sword of Summer
#1 in Series
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$958

The Sword of Summer

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

A homeless teen discovers he's a Norse god's son and must stop Ragnarok.

Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds
Series
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$958

Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

Navigate Valhalla with this essential guide to Norse gods and mythical beings.

#2
The Hammer of Thor
#2 in Series
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$958

The Hammer of Thor

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

Thor's hammer is lost to enemies. Can Magnus stop Ragnarok?

#3
The Ship of the Dead
#3 in Series
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$958

The Ship of the Dead

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

Magnus must stop Loki's deadly ship from launching and prevent Ragnarok.

9 From the Nine Worlds
Series
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$1398

9 From the Nine Worlds

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Can Magnus's friends outwit giants and gods to delay Ragnarok?

From the same world

In-Universe Books

2 books · Published 2016–2018

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series?

There are 5 books in the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. It began with The Sword of Summer in 2015, and the newest book, 9 From the Nine Worlds, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books in?

Start with The Sword of Summer and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard to life.

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Rick Riordan

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