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Violence
Some
Action sequences with mythological creatures; the protagonist dies (and comes back) in the first act
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate to middle grade/YA crossover
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Grief over the loss of a parent; homelessness and survival themes; themes of identity and belonging
What this book is about
Magnus Chase has been living on the streets of Boston since his mother's mysterious death. When he's killed fighting a fire giant, he wakes in Valhalla and learns he's the son of Frey. Now he must recover the sword of summer before Ragnarok begins. Magnus Chase blends Norse mythology with Riordan's signature wit and inclusive storytelling.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Protagonist death in chapter one
Themes of homelessness and grief
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