"A whirlwind of myth, action, and wry sarcasm, perfect for readers hungry for a new hit of that Percy Jackson-type magic."—Horn Book
"Norse myths are in right now, and Riordan has the magic touch."—Booklist
"Riordan offers a terrific cast that is effortlessly diverse—all of the allies stand as independent, well-constructed characters who each bring entirely different skills, histories, interests, and personalities to the group."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"This is a highly entertaining, tongue-in-cheek romp. Magnus is a witty and likable teen who proves himself worthy of redemption. The novel expertly sets up for book two and will be adored by boys and girls alike."—Voice of Youth Advocates
"With an epic plot, engaging (and diverse) characters, and tons of wisecracking humor, Riordan's latest is a page-turner."—School Library Journal
Ghosts, goblins, vampires, your kids all hopped up on candy—there are lots of things to fear when the howling October wind whistles through the trees. But running out of awesome books for your kiddos to read is definitely not one of them. We’ve rounded up some of the best of the best for young readers […]
Magnus Chase is not having the most peaceful afterlife of all time. Not for him is an eternity spent perpetually fighting to the temporary death that the other half-Norse gods get to enjoy in the comfort of Hotel Valhalla. Instead, he gets to save the world. Or at least, he gets to put off Ragnarok, […]
Congratulations are in order! Well, kind of. It really depends on whether you see this as good news or the worst news of your life. As it turns out, you are a descendant of a mythological god! Woo hoo, right?? OK, sure, it has its pros and cons. Just ask any of the protagonists from […]
Spring break is a glorious week every kid looks forward to for three reasons: One, it signifies that the school year is seriously almost over. Two, there aren’t many teachers cruel enough to assign much homework over spring break. And three, it’s warm enough to play outside, swim, take day trips, and more! But not all spring breaks […]