PRAISE FOR THE HAMMER OF THOR
"There’s some crossover with characters from Riordan’s other series, and the ending promises more overlap in future installments. A surefire hit."—Booklist
PRAISE FOR THE HAMMER OF THOR
"This latest installment in Riordan's Nordic-themed fantasy series is a fast-paced adventure narrative featuring snappy dialogue and a diverse cast of well-developed characters. The author possesses a singular talent for re-creating contemporary teenspeak. An entertaining sequel that will whet fans' appetites for the next installment."—Kirkus Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER
"A whirlwind of myth, action, and wry sarcasm, perfect for readers hungry for a new hit of that Percy Jackson-type magic."—Horn Book
PRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER
"Norse myths are in right now, and Riordan has the magic touch."—Booklist
PRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER
"With an epic plot, engaging (and diverse) characters, and tons of wisecracking humor, Riordan's latest is a page-turner."—School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER
“The Sword of Summer combines the glory of Norse myth with the joy of Rick Riordan’s effervescent world-building. One of Riordan’s funniest books—everything from the chapter titles to the wry humor of Magnus Chase will have you chuckling, even as the plot races along at breakneck speed. Check me in to Hotel Valhalla, please. I’ll be staying.”—New York Times #1 best-selling author Cassandra Clare
PRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER
“The Sword of Summer is a propulsive, kinetic, witty rebooting of Norse mythology with all the charm of the Percy Jackson novels. Instantly likeable heroes! Insane action! Cool villains! A twisting, turning, always exciting story! Rick Riordan does it again, even better.”—New York Times best-selling author Michael Grant
PRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER
“Rick Riordan’s new series is simply brilliant—maybe his best yet! I thought I knew Norse mythology, but now that I’ve read the gripping and hilarious Sword of Summer, I’ll never see Thor the same way again. Get ready to stay up all night reading!”—New York Times #1 best-selling author Harlan Coben
It’s difficult not to love the Percy Jackson universe. Rick Riordan’s worlds blend big casts effortlessly with both mythology and humor, leaving kids with favorite character and favorite moments across several distinct series. But what should kids read once they’ve devoured them all? Here are seven books perfect for fans of Percy Jackson. What books […]
In the last year young readers have been rewarded with an abundance of terrific new titles. With an inspiring new collection of stories for Rebel Girls, a new Diary of a Wimpy Kid novel, newly discovered books from Shel Silverstein AND Mark Twain, and a hilarious return to the Dragons Love Tacos universe, our list of […]
This summer we’re celebrating the peerless reading taste of YA fantasy queen Cassandra Clare by inviting her to curate a stack of her latest must-reads, to be featured in store endcaps nationwide! Best known for her ever-expanding Shadowhunters world, a wondrous and deadly fictional universe filled with some of the funniest, snarkiest, most infuriating, and […]
As a young girl who unwittingly awakens an ancient demon bent on destruction, twelve-year-old Aru Shah knows a thing or two about questing. The first novel in an exciting new imprint presented by Magnus Chase author Rick Riordan, Roshani Chokshi’s Aru Shah and the End of Time is a thrilling story of adventure filled with danger, Hindu mythology, […]