The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 1)

The first in a new series from the author of "Percy Jackson", "The Kane Chronicles" and "Heroes Of Olympus", featuring the gods of Norse mythology. Magnus Chase (cousin of Percy Jackson's girlfriend, Annabeth) has been tracked down by an uncle he's never met and informed that he is the son of a Norse god. It turns out the Viking myths are true, and 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. Ages: 9+.