The Hammer of Thor

In the second book of the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, Magnus and his friends from Hotel Valhalla embark on a critical quest to find Thor's missing hammer. The stakes are high: without it, the mortal worlds are vulnerable to giants, and Ragnarok could begin. This installment deepens the rich world of Norse mythology while continuing Rick Riordan's signature blend of humor, action, and relatable characters. Notably, the book introduces Alex Fierro, a genderfluid child of Loki, and continues to feature Samirah al-Abbas, a Muslim Valkyrie, and Hearthstone, a deaf-mute elf, earning it a Stonewall Book Award for Children's Literature for its exceptional representation. Parents will appreciate the strong themes of identity, friendship, and perseverance, presented in an engaging and accessible way for middle-grade readers.

"Magnus Chase, you nearly started Ragnarok. What are you going to do next?" It's been six weeks since Magnus and his friends returned from defeating Fenris Wolf and the fire giants. Magnus has adjusted to life at the Hotel Valhalla—as much as a once-homeless and previously alive kid can. As a son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus doesn't exactly fit in with the rest of Odin's chosen warriors, but he has a few good peeps among his hallmates on floor nineteen, and he's been dutifully training for Ragnarok along with everyone else. His days have settled into a new kind of normal. But Magnus should have known there's no such thing as normal in the Nine Worlds. His friends Hearthstone and Blitzen have disappeared. A new hallmate is creating chaos. According to a very nervous goat, a certain object belonging to Thor is still missing, and the thunder god's enemies will stop at nothing to gain control of it. Time to summon Jack, the Sword of Summer, and take action. Too bad the only action Jack seems to be interested in is dates with other magical weapons. . .