The story picks up six weeks after The Sword of Summer . Thor has once again misplaced his hammer, but this time it has fallen into enemy hands—the giants. Magnus and his companions must navigate the Nine Worlds to find it, only to realize the trickster god Loki has orchestrated a scheme to use the recovery of the hammer as a cover for his own escape.
The Hammer of Thor (2016) is the second book in the series by Rick Riordan. It follows the protagonist, Magnus Chase, as he attempts to retrieve Thor's stolen hammer, Mjölnir, before giants can invade the mortal world and trigger Ragnarök. Plot Overview The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
A deaf elf who uses ASL and a fashion-conscious dwarf, respectively; both are Magnus’s close friends and protectors. Purchase Information The story picks up six weeks after The Sword of Summer
While they successfully recover the hammer, they are unable to prevent Loki from being freed, setting the stage for the final book in the trilogy. Core Themes The Hammer of Thor (2016) is the second
Characters like Samirah (struggling with her Muslim faith and Valkyrie duties) and Magnus (finding his role as a healer rather than a warrior) reflect on how their backgrounds shape them.
A devout Muslim Valkyrie who must resist Loki’s influence while maintaining her personal beliefs.
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