After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world u
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Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006 and is now a blockbuster film franchise, starring Logan Lerman. Rick lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.
PRAISE FOR THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS
". . .fans will revel in the adventures, wit, and memorable characters found in this thundering conclusion to The Heroes of Olympus series."―Booklist Online
PRAISE FOR THE LOST HERO
"Readers longing for a return to Camp Half-Blood will get their wish.... ...the action scenes come frequently as the three heroic teens fight monstrous enemies in North American locales..... Flashes of humor lighten the mood at times, but a tone of urgency and imminent danger seems as integral to this series as the last. With appealing new characters within a familiar framework, this spin-off will satisfy the demand for more."―Booklist
PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF HADES
"In this adventure, victories are hard-won and the essence of bravery nuanced, making the journey as satisfying as it is entertaining."―Kirkus
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. The first book in the breathtaking mythical series about gods and heroes, from the international bestselling author Rick Riordan. Five ancient prophecies. One very grumpy ex-god.He was once an immortal God. Now, he's a teenage boy called Lester. Apollo has angered his father Zeus for the last time. So, how do you punish an immortal?By making him human. Obviously.Cast down from Olympus, he's weak, disorientated and stuck in New York City as a teenage boy. It's the first time he's been without his powers, and he has to survive in the modern world. Which isn't an easy feat for a four-thousand-year old deity, especially one with as many enemies as he has.Apollo needs help, and he can only think of one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.Praise for Rick Riordan: ?Vastly entertaining? Independent 'The stuff of legends? Guardian More books and series by Rick Riordan:The Trials of Apollo seriesThe Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo Book 2)The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo Book 3)The Tyrant's Tomb (The Trials of Apollo Book 4)The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo Book 5)The Percy Jackson seriesThe Heroes of Olympus seriesThe Kane Chronicles seriesThe Magnus Chase SeriesThe Camp Half-Blood series RICK RIORDAN(he/him), dubbed ?storyteller of the gods? by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number one bestselling series with millions of copies sold throughout the world. He is known for his Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, which bring Greek mythology to life for contemporary readers. The first book in the series, The Lightning Thief, has won numerous awards, and been adapted into a feature film, a graphic novel, a Broadway musical and an Emmy Award?winning live-action series on Disney+ that Rick cocreated and executive-produced. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and fellow executive producer, Becky. Seller Inventory # 00109908625
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Paperback. Condition: Good. The first book in the breathtaking mythical series about gods and heroes, from the international bestselling author Rick Riordan. Five ancient prophecies. One very grumpy ex-god.He was once an immortal God. Now, he's a teenage boy called Lester. Apollo has angered his father Zeus for the last time. So, how do you punish an immortal?By making him human. Obviously.Cast down from Olympus, he's weak, disorientated and stuck in New York City as a teenage boy. It's the first time he's been without his powers, and he has to survive in the modern world. Which isn't an easy feat for a four-thousand-year old deity, especially one with as many enemies as he has.Apollo needs help, and he can only think of one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.Praise for Rick Riordan: ?Vastly entertaining? Independent 'The stuff of legends? Guardian More books and series by Rick Riordan:The Trials of Apollo seriesThe Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo Book 2)The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo Book 3)The Tyrant's Tomb (The Trials of Apollo Book 4)The Tower of Nero (The Trials of Apollo Book 5)The Percy Jackson seriesThe Heroes of Olympus seriesThe Kane Chronicles seriesThe Magnus Chase SeriesThe Camp Half-Blood series RICK RIORDAN(he/him), dubbed ?storyteller of the gods? by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number one bestselling series with millions of copies sold throughout the world. He is known for his Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, which bring Greek mythology to life for contemporary readers. The first book in the series, The Lightning Thief, has won numerous awards, and been adapted into a feature film, a graphic novel, a Broadway musical and an Emmy Award?winning live-action series on Disney+ that Rick cocreated and executive-produced. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with his wife and fellow executive producer, Becky. Seller Inventory # CIN0141363924G
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