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The Hidden Oracle (Trials of Apollo, Book One) (Trials of Apollo, 1)

The Hidden Oracle (Trials of Apollo, Book One) (Trials of Apollo, 1)

by Rick Riordan (Author)

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 Journal
  • A different take on Greek and Roman mythology
  • An arrogant god has to learn what it means to be human
  • Beloved characters from Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Heroes of Olympus make cameo appearances
  • New demigods are introduced
  • Villains come from Roman history
  • Perfect for ages 10 up; doesn't require knowledge of Rick's other series
  • Includes 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.

In Rick Riordan's thrilling novel, "The Hidden Oracle," the beloved demigod, Percy Jackson, returns as a narrator, introducing us to Apollo, the former god of the sun, music, and healing, now forced to walk the earth as a mortal teenager.

After angering his father, Zeus, Apollo is stripped of his godly powers and cast down to New York City. Guided by a mysterious Oracle, Apollo must find a way to restore Zeus's favor and regain his immortality.

Along his journey, Apollo encounters a variety of challenges, including monsters, gods, and demigods, both old and new. With Percy's help, Apollo begins to uncover a sinister plot that threatens the world. Together, they must race against time to stop the evil forces from destroying everything.

"The Hidden Oracle" is a captivating and action-packed story that blends humor, adventure, and mythology. Rick Riordan's signature storytelling style brings the characters to life and creates a world that readers of all ages will love.

Whether you're a fan of the Percy Jackson series or new to Rick Riordan's work, "The Hidden Oracle" is a must-read. It's a thrilling start to a new series that is sure to keep readers entertained from beginning to end.

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Pages:
416 pages
Language:
English