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The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 5) (Hardcover)
Disney Hyperion Books for Children, ISBN-13: 978-1423101475, Published May 5, 2009
All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos’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 momentous final book in 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.
SEE RICK READ FROM HIS SOON-TO-BE-RELEASED BOOK, then READ AN EXCERPT: last_olympian_teaser (PDF file)
Also Available from the series in descending order:
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4
The Battle of the Labyrinth
Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children, ISBN: 142310146-4 (978-142310146-8), (Ages 10 and up), Publication date: May 6, 2008
Percy Jackson isn’t expecting freshman orientation to be any fun, but when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears, pursued by demon cheerleaders, things quickly go from bad to worse.
Time is running out for Percy. War between the gods and the Titans is drawing near. Even Camp Half-Blood isn’t safe, as Kronos’s army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth — a sprawling underground world with surprises and danger at every turn.
Along the way Percy will confront powerful enemies, find out the truth about the lost god Pan, and face the Titan lord Kronos’s most terrible secret. The final war begins . . . with the Battle of the Labyrinth.
Watch a video of Rick Riordan reading the first part of chapter one!
Another cool trailer video for Battle of the Labyrinth, courtesy of Hyperion Books for Children.
“The wit, rousing swordplay and breakneck pace will once again keep kids hooked.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
The fourth and penultimate volume of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the best one yet.” – Kirkus, starred review
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3
The Titan’s Curse
Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children ISBN: 1423101456 (Ages 10 and up) American publication date: May 1, 2007, UK (and worldwide English) publication date: 1 May 2007
When Percy Jackson gets an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he will need his powerful demigod allies at his side, his trusty bronze sword Riptide, and . . . a ride from his mom.
The demigods rush to the rescue to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that’s not all that awaits them. The titan lord Kronos has devised his most treacherous plot yet, and the young heroes have just fallen prey.
They’re not the only ones in danger. An ancient monster has arisen — one rumored to be so powerful it could destroy Olympus — and Artemis, the only goddess who might know how to track it, is missing. Now Percy and his friends, along with the Hunters of Artemis, have only a week to find the kidnapped goddess and solve the mystery of the monster she was hunting.
Along the way, they must face their most dangerous challenge yet: the chilling prophecy of the titan’s curse.
FICTION NOVEL AWARDS & RECOGNITION: #1 New York Times children’s series bestseller, USA Today bestseller, BookSense Top Ten Summer Pick for 2007, Quill Award Nominee, #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller, An Amazon Best Book of 2007
The Sea of Monsters
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two
In this second adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Percy is anticipating the end of seventh grade and a summer at Camp Half-Blood with kids who are the offspring of Greek gods and mortals. He dreams that his pal Grover, a satyr, is in danger.
After monsters attack in his school gym class, Percy and Tyson, a homeless kid, are picked up by Annabeth, a half-blood friend, and rushed to the camp, which is under attack. The tree that guards the camp is dying, and Chiron, the activity director, has been dismissed.
Another dream reveals that Grover, whose peril is increasing, is on the same island as the legendary Golden Fleece, which may be the cure for the troubled camp. With the help of Hermes, Percy and his pals set off to the Sea of Monsters, where they encounter legendary dangers.
Riordan’s clever mix of classical mythology, contemporary teen characters, and an action-packed adventure will bring new readers to the series.
FICTION NOVEL AWARDS & RECOGNITION: A New York Times Bestseller, A BookSense National Children’s Series Bestseller, A BookSense Top Ten Summer Pick for 2006, A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults 2007, A Best Book of 2006, Child Magazine, A Best Fantasy Sequel of 2006, Kirkus Reviews, A Barnes & Noble Best Children’s Book of 2006, VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Pick for Middle School Readers, 2006, CCBC choice award 2007, Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1:
The Lightning Thief
Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children, ISBN 0-7868-5629-7, (Ages 10 and up)
What if the gods of Olympuswere alive in the 21stCentury? What if they still fell in love with mortals and had children who might become great heroes — like Theseus, Jason and Hercules?
What if you were one of those children?
Such is the discovery that launches twelve-year-old Percy Jackson on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction – Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.
FICTION NOVEL AWARDS & RECOGNITION: A New York Times Bestseller, Selected for Al Roker’s Book Club For Kids, the Today Show, A Best Book of 2005, School Library Journal, A New York Times Notable Book of 2005, A Best Book of 2005, Child Magazine, Bluebonnet Award Nominee 2006, Texas Library Association, Askews Torchlight Award (UK) Winner, 2006, Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book List, 2005, VOYA Top Shelf Fiction List for 2005, ALA Notable Book for 2005, YALSA Best Book for Young Adults 2005, Red House Children’s Book Award Winner (UK), 2006, CCBC choice award 2006, Cooperative Children’s Book Center, A 2006 Notable Children’s Book, National Council for Teachers of English, A Publishers Weekly National Children’s Bestseller, Warwickshire Book Award Winner (UK), 2007, Beehive Award Winner 2007 (Children’s Literature Association of Utah), Maine Student Book Award Winner 2007
ABOUT RICK RIORDAN
Rick Riordan is the author of the first three books in the New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series: The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, and The Titan s Curse. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Visit Rick on the Web at http://www.rickriordan.com/
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