Read Riordan - (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) by Rick Riordan (Mixed Media Product)

Book Synopsis

The adventure begins with this thrilling introduction to #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan's universe--a 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 Riordan's 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.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN ORACLE

"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE LIGHTNING THIEF

* "An adventure quest with a hip edge." --School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE LOST HERO

"Readers longing for a return to Camp Half-Blood will get their wish. . . .The action scenes come frequently as the three heroic teens fight monstrous enemies in North American locales. . . .--Booklist

PRAISE FOR THE RED PYRAMID

"An ancient history lesson seamlessly unfurled in a rip-roaring adventure." --Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR THE SWORD OF SUMMER

"With an epic plot, engaging (and diverse) characters, and tons of wisecracking humor, Riordan's latest is a page-turner."--School Library Journal

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.