Magnus Chase: The Hammer of Thor

    Magnus Chase: The Hammer of Thor

    by Rick Riordan

    Ages 10-152016
    Middle Grade

    The second book in Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase series follows the teenage son of a Norse god as he embarks on a quest to prevent Ragnarok by retrieving Thor's missing hammer. The story features Alex Fierro, a genderfluid character who is a child of Loki and uses both he/him and she/her pronouns, providing meaningful LGBTQ+ representation in Norse mythology. The novel explores themes of identity, acceptance, family loyalty, and finding one's place in the world while delivering action-packed adventures through the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology.

    2016Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mythology, Young Adult Fiction

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Gender Identity Topics
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal

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