Bibliograph

The sword of summer, Rick Riordan

Type

Label

The sword of summer, Rick Riordan

Language

eng

Form of composition

not applicable

Format of music

not applicable

Intended audience

Middle School

resource.interestAgeLevel

Recommended for listeners ages 10 to 14

Literary text for sound recordings

fiction

Main title

The sword of summer

Medium

compact disc

Music parts

not applicable

Oclc number

900444340

Responsibility statement

Rick Riordan

Series statement

Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard, I

Summary

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 a man he's never met-a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man 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 ...--, (Source of description not identified)

Target audience

adolescent

Transposition and arrangement

not applicable

Classification

Contributor