Rick Riordan

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORA book of firsts One epic collection containing the first book from three different New York Times #1 best-selling series by Rick Riordan. THE LIGHTNING THIEF: Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen and Percy Jackson is the prime suspect. He and his friends have ten days to find and return it and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. To succeed, Percy has come to terms with the father who abandoned him, solve the riddle of the Oracle that warns of betrayal by a friend, and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. THE LOST HERO: Jason, Piper, and Leo find themselves at Camp Half-Blood where people won't stop talking about a curse and a camper named Percy who's gone AWOL. These three friends must rely on one another and their newfound demigod gifts as they embark on an epic quest to save Mount Olympus. THE HIDDEN ORACLE: Apollo, once the glorious god of the sun, music, and poetry, has been cast down to Earth in punishment by Zeus. Now, as awkward mortal teenager Lester Papadopoulos, he's been tasked with restoring five Oracles that have gone dark in order to regain his place on Mount Olympus. How is he supposed to accomplish that without any godly powers? He needs help, and a demigod named Percy Jackson shows him where to find it: at a training camp on Long Island called Camp Half-Blood. This primer of heroes and demigods will start readers on three unforgettable adventures. Bonus first chapters from two other amazing series promise more exciting journeys.

All five books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Heroes of Olympus saga by Rick Riordan in a paperback boxed set of heroic proportions. From The Lost Hero to the Blood of Olympus, this collection of Rick Riordan's mega-bestselling series will be a go-to gift for readers who have finished the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books. Told from multiple points of view, Percy Jackson's adventures continue and escalate as he teams up with Greek and Roman demigods to stop Gaea the earth mother from destroying the world. Combines Greek and Roman mythology with modern-day characters kids will relate to and root for. Enjoyed the world over by readers ages 8-80. The hefty package also includes a free poster of the Prophecy of Seven. The accessible and dramatic cover and poster art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of fans.

The breathtaking conclusion to the mega-bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now with fresh and exciting new cover art by Nilah Magruder. Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen--all of them--and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood--the blood of Olympus--in order to wake. The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it might be able to stop a war between the two camps. The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over. The accessible and dramatic cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of fans.

The second book in the mega-bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now with fresh and exciting new cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder. Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes, but he doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely--enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart. Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. The accessible and dramatic cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of fans.

The first three books in the #1 best-selling Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan, in paperback, packaged together in a handsome case. This boxed set brings together the first three paperbacks in the exciting, hilarious, and poignant series about Apollo, an arrogant god turned hapless human who must restore five ancient Oracles and battle a triumvirate of evil Roman emperors in order to regain his place in Mount Olympus. As a bonus, readers can also get a taste of three Rick Riordan Presents titles: SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE by Carlos Hernandez, RACE TO THE SUN by Rebecca Roanhorse, and TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia in a special chapter sampler.

The fourth book in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now with fresh and exciting new cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder. At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors from both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape? They have no choice. If the demigods don't succeed, Gaea's armies will never die. They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus. The accessible and dramatic cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of fans.

The third book in the mega-bestselling Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan, now with fresh and exciting new cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder. In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven? The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophecy remains a mystery. . . . With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena is another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan. The accessible and dramatic cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of fans.

Lester and Meg go through the Labyrinth in the red-hot third book in the bestselling Trials of Apollo series, now in paperback." A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews#1 New York Times best-selling seriesRick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythologyA continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands aloneA new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen godBrings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus seriesIntroduces new demigodsVillains are based on Roman emperorsFeatures a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestylesPerfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, tooIncludes a teaser chapter for Book 4The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without having any godly powers and while being duty-bound to a confounding young daughter of Demeter named Meg. Thanks a lot, Dad. With the help of some demigod friends, Lester managed to survive his first two trials, one at Camp Half-Blood, and one in Indianapolis, where Meg received the Dark Prophecy. The words she uttered while seated on the Throne of Memory revealed that an evil triumvirate of Roman emperors plans to attack Camp Jupiter. While Leo flies ahead on Festus to warn the Roman camp, Lester and Meg must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor--and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles--somewhere in the American Southwest. There is one glimmer of hope in the gloom-filled prophecy: The cloven guide alone the way does know. They will have a satyr companion, and Meg knows just who to call upon. . . .

In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying." A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews#1 New York Times best-selling seriesRick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythologyA continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands aloneA new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen godBrings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus seriesIntroduces new demigodsVillains are based on Roman emperorsFeatures a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestylesPerfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, tooIt's not easy being Apollo, especially when you've been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella, and many other old friends will need Apollo's aid to survive the onslaught. Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler . . . someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced. Don't miss the exciting Book 4 in this bestselling series set in the Percy Jackson universe

The next chapter in the #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson universe Book 1 of The Heroes of Olympus fantasy adventure series for readers ages 10 and up. Classmates Jason, Piper, and Leo learn they are actually demigods who must embark on a quest to rescue a certain missing deity... This special edition includes exciting new cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder. Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea―except that everything seems very wrong. Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for 3 days, and her vivid nightmares reveal that he's in terrible danger. Now her boyfriend doesn't recognize her, and when a freak storm and strange creatures attack during a school field trip, she, Jason, and Leo are whisked away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood. What is going on? Leo has a way with tools. His new cabin at Camp Half-Blood is filled with them. Seriously, the place beats Wilderness School hands down, with its weapons training, monsters, and fine-looking girls. What's troubling is the curse everyone keeps talking about, and that a camper's gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist they are all―including Leo―related to a god. Fans of demigods, prophesies, and quests will be left breathless--and ready to tear into the next chapter of Heroes of Olympus

Vem skulle du vilja ha som guide till den grekiska mytologin? Percy Jackson såklart! Rick Riordan har skrivit en oumbärlig faktabok med Percy som ciceron. Om du gillar skräckfilm, blodbad, monster och kannibalism är detta boken för dig. Har inte du alltid undrat hur ett barn kunde växa i Zeus ena lår? Eller hur många av sina barn som Kronos egentligen åt upp? Och varför bokstavligen exploderade Athena ur en annan guds huvud? Här får du svaren! Sätt på dig regnjackan och skyddsglasögonen, för det här kommer att bli blodigt.

I "Percy Jackson och Striden om Olympen" av Rick Riordan förbereder sig Percy inför den ultimata striden mot den mäktige titanen Kronos och hans armé. När profetian avslöjas och ödets gång för Olympus hänger i balansen måste Percy samla sina vänner, möta personliga offer och göra en sista stånd. Fylld med episka strider, känslomässiga uppenbarelser och ett kapplöpning mot tiden, fängslar denna spännande avslutning på Percy Jackson-serien läsarna ända till slutet.

Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian is the fifth awesome adventure in Rick Riordan's top-ten bestselling series. Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero. Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world. It happens when you're the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure. Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it's me and forty of my demi-god friends versus untold evil . . .________'Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them' Eoin Colfer'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical' The Times'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' Telegraph'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' New York Times'It's Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up' Sunday Times'Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it's the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends' Guardian__________The Percy Jackson series:Percy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan's CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Heroes of Olympus series:The Lost HeroThe Son Of NeptuneThe Mark of AthenaThe Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series:The Red PyramidThe Throne of FireThe Serpent's ShadowThe Magnus Chase series:Magnus Chase and the Sword of SummerMagnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Magnus Chase and the Ship of the DeadThe Trials of Apollo series:The Dark Prophecy The Hidden Oracle The Burning Maze

En lettlest og humoristisk innføring i gresk mytologi – slik bare en halvgud kan fortelle den. Hvem kan fortelle historiene om gudene på Olympos bedre enn en moderne halvgud? Percy Jackson tar deg med inn i den greske gudeverdenen og beretter om hvordan den ble skapt og om gudenes interne maktkamper med blodbad, kannibalisme, tyveri og bakvasking. Percy gjør de eldgamle mytene relevante, underholdende og uforglemmelige – en ærligere innføring i gresk mytologi skal du lete lenge etter! Rick Riordan (f. 1964) hadde skrevet krimbøker for voksne i flere år da sønnen Haley ba ham fortelle en historie om greske guder og helter. Det ble starten på den første serien om halvguden Percy Jackson – og mer enn 35 millioner solgte bøker. Rick Riordan bor i Boston med familien sin.

Apollon har blitt jaget vekk fra Olympos etter å ha falt i unåde hos sin far, Zevs. Plutselig er han en helt vanlig, kvisete tenåringsgutt ved navn Lester nede på jorda. For å gjenvinne farens gunst, må han forlate Halvblodsleiren og bringe lyset tilbake til de mange mørklagte Oraklene rundt omkring i USA. Hvordan? Ved å gå gjennom en rekke skremmende og farlige prøvelser, så klart. Ved hjelp av vennene sine har Lester overlevd de to første prøvelsene: en i Halvblodsleiren og en i Indianapolis, hvor venninnen Meg mottok en mørk spådom. Nå må de inn i den brennende labyrinten, hvor det befinner seg en enda farligere trussel ... Den brennende labyrinten er tredje bok i serien Apollons prøvelser, skrevet av vår bestselgende forfatter Rick Riordan. Her møter vi også igjen gamle kjente fra Riordans univers og finner endelig ut hvordan det gikk med Percy Jackson og vennene hans. Rick Riordan er, med mer enn 50 millioner solgte eks bare i USA, en av verdens mestselgende barnebokforfattere. Han har skrevet de prisbelønnede ungdomsseriene Percy Jackson, Kanekrøniken, Gudene fra Olympos, Apollons prøvelser og Magnus Chase og gudene fra Åsgard. Riordan har solgt mer enn 35 millioner bøker bare i USA og ble i 2011 kåret til årets beste barnebokforfatter av mer enn 500 000 amerikanske lesere.

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Krono's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time. In this epic finale to the New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. As the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate. Relive the showdown in this all new graphic novel adaptation.

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Krono's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time. In this epic finale to the New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate. Relive the showdown in this all-new graphic novel adaptation.

Todo el mundo sabe que no hay que meterse con Zeus, pero su hijo Apolo parece no darse por aludido... No te pierdas esta segunda parte de la saga m s espectacular de Rick Riordan: #LasPruebasDeApolo. Para castigar a Apolo, el dios del trueno decide mandarlo a la Tierra bajo la apariencia de Lester, un adolescente granujiento y sin poderes, claro. Ahora, el nico modo que Apolo tiene de regresar al monte Olimpo es devolviendo la luz a las profec as de los or culos que se han o curecido. Pero qu podr hacer un Apolo desprovisto de poderes? Tras superar una serie de pruebas peligros simas (y, para qu enga arnos, bastante humillantes) en el Campamento Mestizo, se embarcar en un viaje a trav s de Estados Unidos para conseguir localizar todos los or culos. Por suerte, todo lo que ha perdido en poderes lo ha ganado en amistades, as que no va a tener que arregl rselas solo. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONZeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous--and frankly, humiliating--trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Somewhere in the American Midwest, he and his companions must find the most dangerous Oracle from ancient times: a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again--if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. Standing in Apollo's way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate, a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame. To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of son of Hephaestus Leo Valdez, the now-mortal sorceress Calypso, the bronze dragon Festus, and other unexpected allies--some familiar, some new--from the world of demigods. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . .