Read Riordan: Five-Book First-in-Series Paperback Box Set

by Rick Riordan

Overview

The adventure begins here--the first book from each of five mega-bestselling series by New York Times #1 bestselling author Rick Riordan in a gift-worthy paperback box set.

Includes:

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: THE LIGHTNING THIEF
• The Kane Chronicles: THE RED PYRAMID
• The Heroes of Olympus: THE LOST HERO
• Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: THE SWORD OF SUMMER
• The Trials of Apollo: THE HIDDEN ORACLE

Starting with THE LIGHTNING THIEF, the book that launched millions of readers into the amazing world of Greek mythology, and ending with THE HIDDEN ORACLE, the story that gives new life to Roman myths, with visits to Egypt and Valhalla in between, this beautiful boxed set will thrill fans who want to relive the adventure and magic and will open the door to new readers of Riordan's epic storytelling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368058117
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/24/2019
Pages:	2544
Sales rank:	522,288
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 7.90(h) x 5.30(d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

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.

Hometown:

San Antonio, TX

Date of Birth:

June 5, 1964

Place of Birth:

San Antonio, TX

Education:

B.A. in English and History, University of Texas

Editorial Reviews

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 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

PRAISE FOR THE RED PYRAMID

“An ancient history lesson seamlessly unfurled in a rip-roaring adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

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