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FREE MAGNUS CHASE AND THE GODS OF ASGARD, BOOK 2: THE HAMMER OF THOR PDF Rick Riordan | 528 pages | 04 Oct 2016 | Disney-Hyperion | 9781423160922 | English | United States Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard | Rick Riordan Skip to Content. As in Book 1, The Hammer of Thor shows how being misunderstood and ostracized can bring strength of character. Magnus even says, "Loners have the best stories. The selfie-obsessed god Heimdall gets a reminder that the world is seen more clearly out from behind your phone. Everyone residing in Valhalla has died once, and they often talk about how. Some gore described, including a weapon that burns away a zombie's head, an arm stuck in a zombie's abs, and a sword that comes out of a gut with "a couple of pink things that looked like fingers. Loki's imprisonment described in detail -- a snake shoots venom at his face, and he's chained to boulders with ropes made from his dead sons. Some characters have lost family through violent means -- killed by animals, run over by a truck, lost in a shipwreck. Mostly quick mentions of products, apps, and celebrities. Taco Bell and a duplicate of the Cheers set figure into the story. Mead is consumed by most of Valhalla at dinner Magnus describes it as more like espresso than alcoholand the god Aegir brews it. Giants drink stronger stuff. Parents and caregivers: Set limits Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard violence and more with Plus. As in all his series, Riordan sticks to his signature humor in the face of dire circumstances, so nothing gets too dark -- not even the idea that Magnus Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard already dead and living in Valhalla. Some gore is described, including a sword that comes out of a gut with "a couple of pink things that looked like fingers. Magnus continues to be a brave character who feels much empathy for others -- especially the loners and the homeless he used to live among. Expect a little mead drinking among all ages in Valhalla. Magnus describes the drink as more like espresso than alcohol. Join now. Add your rating See all 7 parent reviews. Add your rating See all 14 kid reviews. Sam has to run Book 2: The Hammer of Thor for an emergency soul-reaping, and one of Thor's goats shows up in a bad "trench coat and sunglasses" disguise. He's there to beg Magnus to retrieve Thor's hammer before it's too Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Once the giants get wind that the best weapon against them is gone, they'll invade Midgard Earth. The masked ax-wielder has a warning for Magnus: The barrow is a trap. But what's Magnus to do? He's promised Sam to the giant who stole the hammer and will be given the hammer as a brideprice. Time to find that hammer. With Book 1 and all the complexities of explaining nine worlds and new Norse gods out of the way, this sequel hits its stride with an exciting storyline carried out by diverse characters. Readers get to jump right into meeting one of Thor's goats at a coffee shop, Sam the Valkyrie running off to reap a soul, and Magnus heading home to attend a banquet in Valhalla. After The Sword of Summer Book 2: The Hammer of Thor and maybe a trip back in the glossary to check on some names -- it all makes perfect sense. Both Alex's struggles and the struggles of the deaf elf Heartstone to face his disapproving and selfish father add depth in between nine-world hopping and giant killing. He's always the understanding friend with few problems of his own. Hopefully it's also a chance for Magnus to work on his heroic qualities. Families can talk about the character Alex in The Hammer of Thor. Is Alex the first gender-fluid person you've read about in fantasy books? If so, why do you think that is? Did you have as many questions about Alex as Magnus did? Will you keep reading? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See Book 2: The Hammer of Thor we rate. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. Thank you for your support. Our ratings are based on child development best practices. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. The star rating reflects overall quality. Learn how we rate. Parents' Ultimate Guide to Support our work! Book review by Carrie R. WheadonCommon Sense Media. Popular with kids Parents recommend. Loads of excitement plus intro of gender-fluid character. Rick Riordan Fantasy Rate book. Read or buy. Based on 7 reviews. Based on 14 reviews. Get it now Searching for streaming and purchasing options Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Get it now on Searching for streaming and purchasing options A lot or a little? The parents' guide to what's in this book. Educational Value. Positive Messages. Talk of a gift given the morning after a wedding with some innuendo about why. Stay up to date on new reviews. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. User Reviews Parents say Kids say. Adult Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by JosenOkyloyd October 21, Report this review. Adult Written by Marian S. November 28, One of Rick's best yet! I'm a longtime fan of Rick's books, and this latest one is one of his best yet! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, getting surprised by eve Continue reading. Written by Anonymous December 16, Teen, 13 years old Written by BookWorm February 25, This book is great - it's exciting, fun ny and has positive role models and messages. My Book 2: The Hammer of Thor author Rick Riordan manages to keep it interesting all t What's the story? Continue reading Show less. Is it any good? Talk to your kids about Magnus says "the loners have better stories. Our editors recommend. The Novice: Summoner, Book 1. Teens train with demons for battle in exciting series start. Odd and the Frost Giants. Mythic fantasy adventure has a tender heart. Surprisingly complex superhero action-adventure. For kids who love fantasy Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard mythology. Fantasy Books for Kids. Best Mythology Books for Kids and Teens. Magic and Fantasy. Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires. About these links Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. The Hammer of Thor | Riordan Wiki | Fandom Rick Riordan announced the title of the second book in the back of The Sword of Summer. The cover and an exclusive first look at chapter 1 were revealed on April 28th, Thor's Hammer is missing again. The Thunder God has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon- the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds- but this time the hammer isn't just lost. It has Book 2: The Hammer of Thor into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against the onslaught of the Giants. The nine worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy- Loki, and the price he wants is very high. After catching up a bit, Sam tells him they've got an "informant" to meet. Before she can elaborate, her phone rings to notify her of a "possible code heroic death in progress" and she has to leave. Before she does, she tells Magnus to stay and wait for her "informant", who turns out to be Thor's goat Otis. Otis tells Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard that Thor's missing hammer Mjolnir is in a wight's barrow in Provincetownand that something had been stalking him. He begins to issue a warning for Magnus Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard pass on to Samirah, but is cut off with an ax to the heart. Magnus chases the attacker, who was lurking on the roof opposite their side of the street, but misses a leap and narrowly avoids sliding off a church roof. The "goat assassin", who is standing at the top of the roof, tells Magnus to stay away from Provincetown. He flees and Magnus throws his enchanted sword Jack after him, which buys him time to pull himself up. He injures the assassin, but a howl in the distance causes him to freeze up. His opponent gives him one last warning before disappearing over the roof's edge. They both begin to suspect Loki is behind this and decide that they need to retrieve Thor's hammer as soon as possible in order to prevent a horde of Jotunn from invading Midgard. After Magnus tells Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard about the supposed location of the hammer, she says that they will require Blitzen and Hearthstone's help to successfully enter the wight's tomb. Sam reveals that they have been hiding in one of Mimir's safe houses, but does not tell him why. She promises to explain everything to him later and that she will see him at the evening feast in Valhalla, where she will also introduce him to her "brother", the einherji she picked up earlier.