Riordan:Magnus Chase 1: Das Schwert des

Norse Myths, Heroism, and Grand Humor

After the death of his mother, Magnus struggles alone on the streets, as he has never known his father. One day, when his uncle tracks him down, he learns something incredible: Magnus is a descendant of one of the Norse gods of Asgard! Unfortunately, these gods are gearing up for war, and trolls, giants, and other monsters are preparing as well. It is up to Magnus to prevent the apocalypse, Ragnarök. To do this, he must find a magical sword that has been missing for 1,000 years. No problem! Magnus just has to face numerous adventures, fight dangerous creatures, negotiate with gods and giants, train his divine abilities – and learn to make friends.

From the universe of Percy Jackson and The Kane Chronicles: Magnus Chase

16-year-old Magnus Chase has been living on the streets since the mysterious death of his mother. He survives by stealing – until one day he learns about his special heritage: Magnus is the son of the Norse god Frey and is destined to save the world from destruction. In this fantasy trilogy, Rick Riordan transforms ancient tales and legends into modern stories, captivating readers around the world with Norse mythology.

Fire giants, Valkyries, and Norse gods – gripping fantasy for readers aged 12 and up and for all fans of Norse mythology.