Read Riordan (Paperback)

Rick Riordan

ISBN 10: 1368058116 / ISBN 13: 9781368058117

Published by Hyperion, New York, 2019

About this Item

Paperback. The adventure begins with this thrilling introduction to #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordans universea 5-volume paperback box set, the perfect gift for 8-to-12-year-olds Greek & Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology all come to life with the first books of each of Riordans beloved fantasy adventure series for young readers Percy Jackson and the Olympians: THE LIGHTNING THIEF 12-year-old Percy Jackson must journey across the US to catch a thief who has stolen Zeus master bolt. The Kane Chronicles: THE RED PYRAMID Siblings Carter and Sadie travel from London to Brooklyn, discovering their ancient Egyptian heritage, training in magic, battling gods, and trying to save the world from chaos. The Heroes of Olympus: THE LOST HERO On a field trip to the Grand Canyon, classmates Jason, Piper, and Leo learn they are actually demigods. They must embark on a quest to rescue a certain missing deity. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: THE SWORD OF SUMMER Magnus Chase discovers he is the son of a Norse god. He must retrieve the lost weapon of the gods, the Sword of Summer, to prevent imminent war and stop the rise of the giants. The Trials of Apollo: THE HIDDEN ORACLE Stripped of his memory and his powers, the god Apollo has been transformed into a mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. He goes on a quest to restore his immortality by navigating a series of dangerous trials. This beautiful boxed set will thrill young fans who want to relive the adventure and magic and will open the door to new readers of Riordan's epic storytelling. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Read Riordan (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hyperion, New York
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1368058116
• ISBN 13: 9781368058117
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

The adventure begins here--the first novels from the five groundbreaking series by New York Times best-selling author, Rick Riordan!




Starting with THE LIGHTNING THIEF, the book that launched millions of readers into the amazing world of Greek mythology, to THE HIDDEN ORACLE, the story that gives a new look to Roman myths--not to mention the god Apollo--with visits to Egypt and Valhalla in between.




This beautifully packaged boxed set will thrill fans who want to relive the adventure and magic again, and will open the door to new readers of Riordan's epic storytelling.




Includes:

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: THE LIGHTNING THIEF
• The Kane Chronicles: THE RED PYRAMID
• The Heroes of Olympus: THE LOST HERO
• Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: THE SWORD OF SUMMER
• The Trials of Apollo: THE HIDDEN ORACLE

About the Author

Rick Riordan, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes. Rick is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood.