Rick Riordan

Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, and Samirah the Valkyrie, and together they have achieved brave deeds, such as defeating Fenris Wolf and battling giants for Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. Now Magnus and his crew must sail to the farthest borders of Jotunheim and Niflheim in pursuit of Asgard's greatest threat. Will they succeed in their perilous journey, or is Ragnarok lurking on the horizon? This limited numbered and signed edition comes in a full-color slipcase, has special endpapers, and includes exclusive frontispiece art by series illustrator John Rocco.

The god Apollo is banished to Earth as an awkward teenage mortal in this New York Times #1 bestseller, the first in a five-book series, now in paperback with a bonus short story included." Riordan's many fans will be thrilled with this return to the world of Percy Jackson and friends. . . This latest has Riordan's signature wry narration, nonstop action, and mythology brought to life."--School Library JournalA different take on Greek and Roman mythologyAn arrogant god has to learn what it means to be humanBeloved characters from Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Heroes of Olympus make cameo appearancesNew demigods are introducedVillains come from Roman historyPerfect for ages 10 up; doesn't require knowledge of Rick's other seriesIncludes a bonus short story: "Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo"How do you punish an immortal? By making him human. 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 until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor. But Apollo has many enemies--gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.

Hur straffar man en gud på bästa sätt? Genom att göra hen dödlig såklart! Rick Riordans nya serie om solguden Apollon har humor, spänning och (inte minst) Percy Jackson. Apollon, den sköna guden över solsken, musik, poesi och andra härliga saker, vaknar upp i en soptunna i New York. Det sista han minns är att hans far, Zeus, portade honom från Olympen för någonting … Vad det nu var. Tydligt är i alla fall att Zeus har fråntagit Apollon hans gudomliga krafter, inklusive hans sexpack och hans för evigt släta hy (det är en bonus med att vara gud, det visste du väl?). Det som återstår av den fyratusen år gamla guden är en tonårskille med dålig kondis och ett ständigt sug efter skräpmat. Nu måste Apollon lyckas överleva på jorden utan skydd, och hitta ett sätt att bli insläppt i Olympen igen. Men han har många fiender som gärna skulle vilja sätta tänderna i en tidigare olympier. Apollon har bara ett ställe där han kan söka skydd, ett halvblodsläger en bit från stan. Men för att hitta dit behöver han hjälp av en viss Percy Jackson. Läs också Rick Riordans succéserier Olympens hjältar, Magnus Chase och Percy Jackson!

Hvordan kan man straffe en udødelig? Ved å gjøre ham menneskelig. Guden Apollo har blitt jaget vekk fra Olympos etter å ha terget på seg faren, Zevs. Forvirret havner han i New York City, som en helt vanlig tenåringsgutt. Her må den fire tusen år gamle guden lære seg å overleve i vår morderne verden, i håp om at han en gang skal finne en måte å gjenvinne farens gunst på. Men Apollo har mange fiender - guder, monstre og dødelige, som gjerne skulle sett ham tilintetgjort for godt. Apollo trenger hjelp, og han har bare ett sted å gå: Halvblodsleiren. I denne nye serien på fem bøker møter vi også igjen gamle kjente - og finner endelig ut hvordan det gikk med Percy Jackson og vennene hans. Om forfatteren: Rick Riordan er forfatter av de kritikerroste og prisbelønnede ungdomsseriene Percy Jackson, Kanekrøniken, Gudene fra Olympos 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.

Bästsäljande Rick Riordan, som i tio år toppat listorna med bokserierna och Hollywoodfilmerna om Percy Jackson och Olympens hjältar, är tillbaka – och den här gången tar han sig äntligen an de nordiska asagudarna. Välkommen till ett asaspännande äventyr! I denna andra bok om Magnus Chase blir Magnus och hans vänner – valkyrian Sam, svartalven Blitzen och alven Hearthstone – kallade för att hjälpa asagudarna. Åskguden Tors hammare Mjölner, som förutom att framkalla åska skyddar Valhall och de övriga nio världarna från de mäktiga jättarna i Jotunheim, är borta. Att återfinna hammaren är ett uppdrag som kräver största diskretion, övermänsklig styrka, och minst en svartalv med extremt god klädsmak. Tur att de har åtminstone det sistnämnda…Myternas mästare Rick Riordan är känd för sin moderna twist på klassisk mytologi, sina nervpirrande cliffhangers, och för att få läsarna att frusta av skratt. I en av hans roligaste serier hittills möter du den nordiska gudavärlden som du aldrig sett den förut – eller vad sägs om att möta en Netflix-beroende åskgud, en deprimerad magisk get och en helt livsfarlig ekorre?

A companion guide to THE TRIALS OF APOLLO series, set in the world of PERCY JACKSON. Camp Half-Blood FYI is the funny insider's guide to the demigod training camp in Long Island, narrated by none other than Percy Jackson himself, and other favourite characters will be heard from, too. In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as "What is this place?" and "Do I get to keep the T-shirt?" Newbies can check out the section on the Divine Cabins, read up on Magical Landmarks, and consult the chapter of Training Arenas. But Camp Half-Blood Confidential explores much more than just the buildings and grounds. It includes info that can only be learned from those who live there. For instance, campers do not always co-exist in peace and harmony. The camp is not run with superior efficiency. Prophecies do not flow forth with great regularity. Sprinkled throughout are stories from heroes who have called Camp Half-Blood home or just passed through on their way to places unknown. Chiron himself introduces the book with a brief history of training based on his millennia of experience. And, of course, divine words of wisdom from the god Apollo himself are included, because the demigod authors would prefer not to be struck down by him, thank you very much.

How do you punish an immortal? By making him human. After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disorientated, 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 until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favour. But Apollo has many enemies - gods, monsters and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go ...an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.

Apollo, an awesome god turned awkward mortal, journeys across North America with some demigod friends on his quest to regain Zeus's favor in Book Two of Rick Riordan's uproarious Trials of Apollo series." 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, tooZeus 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. . . .

The first book in Rick Riordan's #1 New York Times best-selling Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, based on Norse mythology, is now available in paperback." The Sword of Summer is a propulsive, kinetic, witty rebooting of Norse mythology with all the charm of the Percy Jackson novels. Instantly likeable heroes Insane action Cool villains A twisting, turning, always exciting story Rick Riordan does it again, even better."--New York Times best-selling author Michael GrantRick Riordan is a #1 New York Times best-selling author many times overRick has been intrigued by Norse mythology since childhoodTies in to Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesThe diverse cast includes a hearing-impaired elf, a Muslim Valkyrie, and a Black dwarfIncludes a teaser for Book 2Ideal entertainment for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers tooMagnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows--a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants, and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .

The bestselling Heroes of Olympus title by Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan - now in stunning graphic novel form! Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, has come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die. But they're the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods, which doesn't ring any bells for him. There's just one name he remembers from his past. Annabeth. One thing is certain - Percy's adventuring days aren't over. He faces the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. If he fails, it's not just their camp at risk. Percy's old life, the gods, and the entire world might be destroyed . . .

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 manages 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 and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. 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--although not good enough to help the Fifth Cohort win at war games. 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. Featuring a faithful adaptation by Robert Venditti, and incredible artwork by Antoine Dod and Orpheus Collar, Rick Riordan's blockbuster book comes to life in The Son of Neptune, The Graphic Novel.

From New York Times best-selling author, Rick Riordan, comes the companion to PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK GODS, now in paperback. The son of Poseidon returns to give readers his unique and unforgettable insight into twelve larger-than-life personalities from the classic Greek stories. Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, (I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans--and for anyone who needs a hero. So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

Ny serie fra suksessforfatteren Rick Riordan, basert på norrøn mytologi. I USA gikk Magnus Chase rett inn på førsteplass på bestselgerlistene. Siden moren døde på mystisk vis, har Magnus Chase bodd på gaten. En dag spores han opp av onkelen, som forteller Magnus at han er sønn av en norrøn gud. I Åsgard forbereder gudene seg på krig. For å forhindre Ragnarok må Magnus finne et våpen som har vært tapt i tusener av år. Da ildjotnene går til angrep og han tvinges til å velge mellom sin egen sikkerhet og livet til hundrevis av uskyldige, begår han en fatal feil. Noen ganger er det kun i døden man kan finne et nytt liv. Rick Riordan er forfatter av de kritikerroste og prisbelønnede ungdomsseriene Percy Jackson, Kanekrøniken og Gudene fra Olympos. 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.