Magnus Chase Books in Order
Magnus Chase is a 3-book series by Rick Riordan for ages 9–12, at a grade 5 reading level, with moderate content (HootRated intensity 3/5).
- Books
- 3
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Moderate
- HootRated 3/5
Magnus Chase Reading Order
All 3 Magnus Chase books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sword of Summer | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2) 2017 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 3 | The Ship of the Dead | Level 5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Magnus Chase (3 books by Rick Riordan) lands at a grade 5 reading level, with average content intensity 3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Magnus Chase Books
The Sword of Summer
Rick Riordan
The Sword of Summer
Rick Riordan
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2)
Rick Riordan
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2)
Rick Riordan
The Ship of the Dead
Rick Riordan
The Ship of the Dead
Rick Riordan
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Questions about the Magnus Chase series
- What reading level is the Magnus Chase series?
- Magnus Chase books are at a grade 5 reading level (average grade level 5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Magnus Chase books?
- Read the Magnus Chase books in series order: Book 1: The Sword of Summer; Book 2: Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor (Book 2); Book 3: The Ship of the Dead.
- What age is the Magnus Chase series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Magnus Chase for ages 9–12. Content is moderate (HootRated intensity 3/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.