Rick Riordan

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.

Rick Riordan se une a varios de los grandes nombres del mundo del cómic en esta emocionante continuación de las aventuras de Percy Jackson. Desde que sabe que es hijo de un dios y una mortal, Percy Jackson espera que el destino le depare continuas aventuras. Y su expectativa se cumplirá con creces. El nuevo curso en la Escuela Meriwether transcurre con inusual normalidad hasta que un simple partido de balón prisionero acaba en batalla campal contra una banda de feroces gigantes. A partir de ahí los acontecimientos se precipitan. Para impedir daños irreparables, Percy y sus amigos inician la travesía del temible Mar de los Monstruos en busca de lo único que puede salvar el Campamento Mestizo: el Vellocino de oro. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Featuring a faithful adaptation by Robert Venditti, stunning artwork by Attila Futaki, and sumptuous colors by newcomer Tamas Gaspar, Rick Riordan's blockbuster book comes to life in The Sea of Monsters, The Graphic Novel. Seventh grade has been surprisingly quiet for Percy Jackson. Not a single monster has set foot on his New York prep-school campus. But when an innocent game of dodgeball among Percy and his classmates turns into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants, things get...well, ugly. And the unexpected arrival of his friend Annabeth brings more bad news: the magical borders that protect Camp Half-Blood have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and unless a cure is found, the only safe haven for demigods will be destroyed. In the follow-up to the wildly popular The Lightning Thief, The Graphic Novel, Percy and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first, Percy will discover a stunning new secret about his family--one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or simply a cruel joke.

Tredje boken i Kanekrönikan»Riordan besitter en fantastisk förmåga att få till ett äventyr som samtidigt är allvarligt, dramatiskt, spännande och helt hysteriskt roligt.« | FRIDAS BOKHYLLA»Verkligen en bra avslutning på serien och jag rekommenderar den här serien till alla som vill ha ett spännande och underhållande äventyr fullt av fantasi, magi och mytologi!« | EN BLOGG FÖR BOKUGGLOR Det är kaos på jorden, och det är kaos i syskonen Carter och Sadie Kanes tillvaro. Ormguden Apep har brutit sig lös från sina bojor och hotar att förstöra jorden på bara tre dagar. Varken magikerna eller gudarna vet vad de ska göra för att stoppa Apep - och nu börjar gudarna dessutom försvinna, en efter en. Walt, en av syskonens pålitliga medhjälpare, håller bokstavligen på att förlora sina krafter. Och Zia är fullt upptagen med att passa den numera gaggige solguden Ra och hinner inte hjälpa till över huvud taget. Det finns egentligen bara ett sätt att stoppa ormen - men det är så invecklat och farligt att både Carter och Sadie riskerar att stryka med på kuppen... RICK RIORDAN är en amerikansk författare och före detta mellanstadielärare vars äventyrsserier sammanlagt har sålt i över 100 miljoner exemplar bara i USA. Hans böcker har kommit ut i ett 40-tal länder, fler än 20 titlar har varit #1 på The New York Times bestsellerlista och han har vunnit genrens tre främsta priser Anthony, Edgar och Shamus. Ormens skugga är den tredje och avslutande boken i Kanekrönikan, efter Den röda pyramiden och Eldtronen. »Vansinnigt spännande, och så full av action.« | PETRAS BOKBLOGG Om de tidigare böckerna i trilogin:»Wow, vilket äventyr! Så mycket mystik, action och humor att jag inte kunde sluta läsa. Kanekrönikan är en serie man inte bör missa.« | BOKCIRKELN»Riordans språk är som vanligt helt underbart. Den röda pyramiden är väldigt underhållande.« | Betyg: 5 av 5, BOOK OBSESSION»En perfekt blandning av humor och äventyr. Jag ser verkligen fram emot sista delen i trilogin.« | WE HEART BOOKS

Percy Jackson nos ofrece en este libro una visi n muy cercana de los ol mpicos, a adiendo una pizca de su magia particular y un mont n de comentarios sarc sticos al conocimiento de la mitolog a. Como hijo de Poseidón y madre humana, nadie puede hablarnos de los dioses griegos con mayor autoridad que Percy Jackson. En un breve paréntesis de sus fabulosas aventuras, que tantos fans han cosechado en el mundo entero, Percy nos ofrece en este libro una visión muy cercana de los olímpicos, añadiendo una pizca de su magia particular, y un montón de comentarios sarcásticos, al conocimiento de la mitología. Además de un breve repaso al quién es quién de las deidades clásicas, Percy nos explica en qué consistió la creación del mundo, y, sin morderse la lengua, nos advierte: «Si les gustan las películas de terror, los baños de sangre, las mentiras, los robos, las puñaladas por la espalda y el canibalismo, sigan leyendo, porque sin duda aquella fue la Edad de oro de todo eso . Dioses bajo la lupa de Percy Jackson: Afrodita, Apolo, Ares, Artemisa, Atenea, Deméter, Dioniso, Hades, Hefesto, Hera, Hermes, Hestia, Perséfone, Poseidón y Zeus. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week. So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that."

A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week. So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that." This novel-sized paperback, complete with an insert of full-color illustrations by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, is portable and friendly, and the ideal way to introduce young readers to the classic stories. Praise for Percy Jackson's Greek Gods "Percy's gift, which is no great secret, is to breathe new life into the gods. Closest attention is paid to the Olympians, but Riordan has a sure touch when it comes to fitting much into a small space-as does Rocco's artwork, which smokes and writhes on the page as if hit by lightning. . . The inevitable go-to for Percy's legions of fans who want the stories behind his stories." -Kirkus Reviews "The age-old stories are endlessly strong, resonant, and surprising, while the telling here is fresh, irreverent, and amusing. Percy's voice. . . John Rocco illustrates the myths with drama, verve, and clarity. A must-have addition to the Percy Jackson canon." -Booklist Online "Combining the sarcasm and wit of Percy Jackson with the original Greek myths is a great way to hook tweens and teens on the stories without boring them. The beautiful illustrations by John Rocco enhance each story. . ." -VOYA

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORA publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week. So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that." This novel-sized paperback, complete with an insert of full-color illustrations by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, is portable and friendly, and the ideal way to introduce young readers to the classic stories. Praise for Percy Jackson's Greek Gods"Percy's gift, which is no great secret, is to breathe new life into the gods. Closest attention is paid to the Olympians, but Riordan has a sure touch when it comes to fitting much into a small space--as does Rocco's artwork, which smokes and writhes on the page as if hit by lightning. . . The inevitable go-to for Percy's legions of fans who want the stories behind his stories." --Kirkus Reviews "The age-old stories are endlessly strong, resonant, and surprising, while the telling here is fresh, irreverent, and amusing. Percy's voice. . . John Rocco illustrates the myths with drama, verve, and clarity. A must-have addition to the Percy Jackson canon." --Booklist Online "Combining the sarcasm and wit of Percy Jackson with the original Greek myths is a great way to hook tweens and teens on the stories without boring them. The beautiful illustrations by John Rocco enhance each story. . ." --VOYA

Dette er femte og siste bok i serien Gudene fra Olympos - og en heidundrende avslutning på serien om Percy Jackson. Mannskapet på Argo II med Percy Jackson i spissen står foran sin viktigste kamp noensinne. Gaias kjemper står klar, sterkere enn noen gang. Hvordan kan en håndfull halvguder kunne bekjempe en så mektig fiende? Og hvis Gaia selv skulle våkne, er alt håp ute ... 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.

Historien om Percy Jackson fortsetter! Etter Percy og Annabeths fall ned i Tartarus' rike, står de andre halvgudene om bord i Argo II foran et vanskelig valg. Skal de forsøke å redde vennene? Eller skal de forsøke å hindre Halvblodsleiren og Jupiterleiren i å gå til krig? Uansett hva de velger, er tiden i ferd medå renne ut ... Hades' hus er fjerde og nest siste bok i serien Gudene fra Olympos. 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.

Menestyssarjan loistokkaassa päätösosassa merenjumalan poika puolustaa länsimaista sivistystäNewyorkilainen ongelmanuori Percy Jackson on valmistautunut koko vuoden puoliveristen leirillä sotaan Kronosta vastaan. Titaanien valtias armeijoineen on vahvempi kuin koskaan, ja puoliveristen leiristä Kronoksen joukkoihin siirtyneet luopiot vain vahvistavat sitä. Percyn on pysäytettävä ajan ruhtinas ennen kuin tämä hävittää koko länsimaisen sivistyksen. Kun olymposlaisten ja titaanien välinen armoton sota syttyy New York Cityn kaduilla, Percy muistaa vanhan ennustuksen ja alkaa epäillä, että taisteleekin omaa kohtaloaan vastaan.

Gaia har öppnat dödens portar och nu väller monster från antikens dödsrike ut över jorden. Percy Jackson och Annabeth är instängda i underjorden och måste möta Tartaros alla fasor på egen hand. De andra halvgudarna Jason, Piper, Hazel, Leo, Frank och Nico utkämpar ett tvåfrontskrig: På ena sidan Gaias monster, på andra sidan deras före detta vänner i den stridslystna romerska armén. I en tempelruin i Grekland reser sig Dödens port. Att stänga den kommer att kräva alla deras krafter. Och mer ändå. Med de bästsäljande böckerna och Hollywoodfilmerna om Percy Jackson fick Rick Riordan ungdomar över hela världen att läsa om grekisk mytologi. Del fyra i nya beroendeframkallande serien Olympens hjältar visar att Rick Riordan är tillbaka i högform. Efter äventyren i Den försvunne hjälten, Den fängslade guden och Athenas tecken skruvas spänningen upp ytterligare när halvgudarna måste vinna över både underjordiska monster och sina forna vänner för att överleva. Samtidigt kommer läsaren de sju unga halvgudarna närmare inpå livet när Hazel kämpar med sina nya krafter, Jason tvingas välja mellan Rom och Grekland och Nico avslöjar en hemlighet.

Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble. As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising. If Carter and Sadie don't destroy him, the world will end in five days' time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells . . .

In this exciting second installment of the three-book series, Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane, embark on a worldwide search for the Book of Ra, but the House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined to stop them. This non-stop thrill ride is adapted and brought to life by Orpheus Collar, who developed the first Kane Chronicles graphic novel and worked on The Lightning Thief, The Graphic Novel; The Lost Hero, The Graphic Novel; and many other titles including The Amazing Spider-Man and "Ultimate X-Men."

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the 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 . . .

In this exciting second installment of the three-book series, Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane, embark on a worldwide search for the Book of Ra, but the House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined to stop them. This non-stop thrill ride is adapted and brought to life by Orpheus Collar, who developed the first Kane Chronicles graphic novel and worked on The Lightning Thief, The Graphic Novel; The Lost Hero, The Graphic Novel; and many other titles including The Amazing Spider-Man and Ultimate X-Men.