Release Date: October 6, 2015Published by: Disney-HyperionMagnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1Source: OwnFor fans of: Norse Mythology, LOL, Fantasy, Magic, Sparkly Covers, YA
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's never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. His uncle 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 . . .
"Myths are simply stories about truths we've forgotten."
pg. 27
"Most important things have names."
pg. 80
"Armor does not make victory. Neither do weapons."
pg. 122
"The sword pulsed, almost like it was laughing. I imagined it saying, A pen sword. That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard."
pg. 244
"Such is human memory... you forget the truth and believe what makes yo feel better."
pg. 418
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