Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)

About this book

The first book in the incredible new series from the author of Percy Jackson, the Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus. My name is Magnus Chase. I'm orphaned and living rough on the streets of Boston. And things are about to get much worse. My day started out normally enough. I was sleeping under a bridge when some guy kicked me awake and said, 'They're after you.' Next thing I know, I'm reunited with my obnoxious uncle, who casually informs me that my long-lost father is a Norse god. Nothing normal about that. And it turns out the gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Apparently, if I can't find the sword my father lost two thousand years ago, there will be doom. Doomsday, to be precise. A fire giant attacking the city? Immortal warriors hacking each other to pieces? Unkillable wolves wi

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Why widely assigned

This Children's title, typically at grades 6–9. Written in the 2010s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA)

  • recommended·6th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 2018 Winner
  • recommended·7th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 2018 Winner
  • recommended·8th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 2018 Winner
  • recommended·9th gradesource: Pacific Northwest Library Association — Young Reader's Choice Award winners (1940-2022), via Wikipedia — 2018 Winner

Common questions

What grade level is Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)?

Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1) is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 6–9. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)?

It takes about 9h 20m to read Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1) (510 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 560 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1)?

Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1) appears on reading lists for Young Reader's Choice Award (PNLA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1) banned in schools?

Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer (Book 1) does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.