'Should pacing and wit continue unabated into the third volume, whose foretold European setting promises further freshness, fans will eagerly await numbers four and five.'- Kirkus Reviews The bestselling series' legions of fans will cheer their heroes on and rejoice in such a compelling conclusion to the saga.'- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 'Riordan masterfully orchestrates the huge cast of characters and manages a coherent, powerful tale at once exciting, philosophical and tear-jerking. “Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats.”- New York Times Book Review *'The wit, rousing swordplay and breakneck pace will once again keep kids hooked.'- Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'With a true storyteller’s sense of pacing, Riordan creates another compelling adventure, right down to the cliff-hanger at the end. 'The novel’s winning combination of high-voltage adventure and crackling wit is balanced with scenes in which human needs, fears, and ethical choices take center stage.'- Booklist (starred review)

* “In a feat worthy of his heroic subjects, Riordan crafts a sequel stronger than his compelling debut.”- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1 The Sword of Summer (Special Limited Edition, The) Before becoming a full-time children's book creator, he worked as an art director on 'Shrek' for Dreamworks, and for Disney Imagineering. He also illustrated Percy Jackson's Greek Gods. In addition to writing and illustrating his own picture books, including the New York Times best-selling and Caldecott Honor-winning Blackout and its companion, Blizzard, he has created all of the cover art for Rick Riordan's best-selling Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus series. John Rocco (studied illustration at Rhode Island School of Design and The School of Visual Arts. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. His Greek myth collection, Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods, was a #1 New York Times bestseller as well. Rick Riordan (is the author of three # 1 New York Times best-selling series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus.

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