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9 From the Nine Worlds: Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard

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From the Nine Worlds" is the second supplementary work for the series, consisting of nine short stories, each told by a different character, and each taking place in a different Norse realm. [25] [26] It was published on October 2, 2018. [27] Halfborn Gunderson – A resident at Hotel Valhalla. He was a Viking until he died and has been at Valhalla for 1200 years. A Berserker, he has two axes and is very violent. Noteworthy Middle Grade and YA Sequels: October 2018". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved November 9, 2018. Hearthstone (Hearth) – A deaf light elf from Alfheim, who is experienced in rune casting. He uses ASL and has two sets of runestones; wooden and stone. Surt | Gerd | Norns | Utgard-Loki | Harald | Ymir | Geirrod | Gjalp | Greip | Thrym | Thrynga | Tiny | Little Billy | Hrungnir | Red | Tattoo | Gunlod | Suttung | Baugi | Skadi | Hrym | Eggther | Norns

Alex Fierro tells the final story, “I Play with Fire,” which takes place in Muspellheim. Hearing word that Surt is attempting to recruit people to join his movement against the gods of Asgard, Alex travels to Muspellheim to stop him. They are able to keep the defectors from joining him by whispering suspicions about Surt by turning into insects, and is finally joined by the rest of the gang to defeat Surt. [29] [26] Editions of The Sword of Summer". Goodreads Editions Viewer. Goodreads . Retrieved August 17, 2016. Halfborn Gunderson opened his door for Alex Fierro, he got rid of Mallory Keen so he and Alex can work on a mosaic for her. Halfborn needs the red, yellow, and orange scales of Vanir dragons for battlefield flames, blood, and gore, this depicts his and Mallory's first battle together. The anniversary is next week and he's behind on schedule, so he tells Alex to make sure Mallory doesn't get in and leaves for Vanaheim with an ax and a shield. Rosen, Judith (Dec 10, 2015). "Children's Holiday Sales 2015: Picture Books and Middle Grade Top YA". Children's Books: Industry News. Publishers Weekly . Retrieved September 13, 2016.

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Amir appears in the beginning to bid Sam goodbye. He is concerned because it is Ramadan and she is fasting. He gives Magnus a bag of falafels for the trip and drives off.

I loved all the nine short stories in this collection but I must say that Alex's tale was my favorite. That snark and that ending line??? TOTALLY ENDED ME. Alex can step on my face and I won't even bat an eye.

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Gallt, Nancy (August 10, 2015). "Children's Book Review: The Sword of Summer". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved August 17, 2016. There is one thing in which I can always count on Riordan to do and that is to make just relax and have a good laugh. This was, of course, no exception. The first story, “Just Another Decapitated Head,” is set in Asgard and is told from Odin's perspective as he wanders the hallways of Hotel Valhalla, observing the inhabitants, keeping the peace, and trying to decide on a new captain to lead his Valkyries after the death of the previous one. [28] [26] In the middle also getting annoyed by his son, Thor who had decided to take a jog through the nine worlds and was now in the garden of Valhalla.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor' and 'If I Was Your Girl' win 2017 Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award". ALA News. American Library Association. January 23, 2017 . Retrieved May 28, 2017.The fifth story, “My Eighth-Grade Physics Actually Comes in Handy,” takes place in Jotunheim, and is written from the perspective of Samirah al-Abbas. Odin, attempting to keep Ragnarok from being triggered, sends her to Jotunheim to inspect an egg. If this egg were to hatch, Ragnarok would start. Samirah manages to use Thor to distract Eggther who guards the egg, giving her enough time to determine that the egg was not hatching, and to take a picture of it for Odin. [29] [26] Sif – a Norse goddess with magic hair which is mentioned to be the inspiration for the Rapunzel fairy tale. Each story in this book takes place in one of the nine realms in the universe of Norse gods. The first story takes place in Asgard, and it is written by Odin. In this story, Odin walked through Hotel Valhalla, observing the various gods and ensuring they were keeping the peace. Furthermore, Odin was in the process of selecting a new captain for his Valkyries. Meanwhile, Thor was preparing for a jog through the nine realms. The next story is set in Midgard, and it is written by Amir Fadlan. In this story, Amir was told that he needed to buy new clothes for a wedding anniversary party, but a shopkeeper intended to trap him in the clothes shop with a magical pair of trousers. However, Amir’s friends came to the rescue.

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