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A snarky, high-stakes romp through Norse mythology where found family and healing magic are the ultimate weapons against the end of the world. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
- chaotic
- energetic
- mythic
- warm
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The Ship of the Dead
Rick Riordan
A hilarious, high-stakes nautical road trip through Norse mythology where found family and sharp wit are the ultimate weapons against the apocalypse.
- 02
The Sword of Summer
Rick Riordan
A hilarious, high-stakes plunge into Norse mythology where the end of the world is just another Tuesday for a snarky, reluctant hero.
- 03
The lightning thief
Robert Venditti and Rick Riordan
A snarky, high-stakes road trip where ancient mythology crashes headlong into modern adolescence.
- 04
Odd and the Frost Giants
Neil Gaiman
A cozy, wintry folktale where quiet cleverness outwits ancient magic.
- 05
Aru Shah and the Song of Death
Roshani Chokshi
A vibrant, laugh-out-loud mythological adventure that balances world-ending stakes with the messy, heartfelt dynamics of middle school friendships.
- 06
Jason and the golden fleece
Riordan, James
A sweeping, monster-filled voyage that breathes fresh, accessible life into one of antiquity's greatest adventure stories.
- 07
The Maze of Bones
Varied: Rick Riordan; Gordon Korman; Peter Lerangis; Jude Watson; Patrick Carman;
A breakneck, puzzle-packed sprint through history where two underdog siblings must outsmart their own ruthless family.
- 08
Race to the Sun
Rebecca Roanhorse
A high-stakes, sun-drenched adventure that seamlessly weaves ancient Navajo mythology into the modern world.
- 09
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman
A master storyteller gathers you around the campfire to spin ancient tales of trickster gods, doomed heroes, and the inevitable end of the world.
- 10
Tales of Greek Heroes
Roger Lancelyn Green · 2004
A timeless, thrilling gateway into the golden age of monsters, gods, and impossible quests.
- 11
Heroes of the valley
Jonathan Stroud
A boisterous, myth-infused adventure that balances the grandiosity of ancient legends with the irreverent humor of an undersized underdog.
- 12
D'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants
Ingri D'Aulaire
A beautifully illustrated, matter-of-fact journey through the weird, wondrous, and doomed world of the old northern gods.
