Magnus Chase is the main character and narrator of the book. ... Magnus befriends Samirah al Abbas, an Arabian-American teenager Valkyrie who happens to be descended from Loki.

San Antonio native Riordan’s new ‘Magnus’ novel a ridiculously fun read. ‘Magnus’ set in the world of Norse mythology MySA Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Together with the Valkyrie Samirah, the dwarf Blitzen, and a quiet elf named Hearthstone, Magnus traversed the great world tree and scuttled his enemies’ plans to resurrect the monstrous Fenris ...

Rick Riordan 'Magnus Chase' Interview: how to translate Norse myths for kids. ... Speaking of Loki, one of my favorite characters in the book is Sam, or Samirah Al-Abbas.