I LOVE Rick Riordan books, there hasn’t been one that hasn’t kept my attention from beginning to end. So, of course, I can’t wait to feast my eyes on the words in his newest book “The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle”. Even better, I have a prize pack just for my readers, but I’m getting a little ahead of myself. Let’s chat, first, about the book!
The Hidden Oracle
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.
Man, poor Apollo! Can you imagine having godly powers and then boom, gone they are and you are a regular joe schmo walking the streets. Talk about a smack into a different kind of reality! Rick Riordan has always written amazing tales and I love that they delve into greek mythology!
Now, I’m going to be giving away a copy of the book a little further down in the post, but what’s even cooler than that is that some of the retailers selling The Hidden Oracle are doing some fun stuff too! The Hidden Oracle is being released with five retail-specific editions that all hit the shelves on May 3rd. Each edition includes a unique insert that you can get exclusively from that retailer. Collect them all!
- Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes a Camp Half-Blood letter from Apollo to Zeus!
- Target Exclusive Edition includes an illustrated map of Apollo’s Trials at Camp Half-Blood
- Books-a-Million Exclusive Edition includes an Apollo Bumper Sticker (“I’d Rather be Driving by Sun Chariot”)
- Walmart Exclusive Edition includes a 2-sided bookmark with character art of Apollo and his mortal counterpart, Lester.
- Costco Exclusive Edition includes an illustrated poster depicting the “Plague of Secrets” scene from The Hidden Oracle
So, which one do you want to pick up, which extra sounds like something you would want?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rick Riordan, dubbed “Storyteller of the Gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of three #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on Greek mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and the Heroes of Olympus, based on Greek and Roman mythology.
Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes. The first book in his Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy based on Norse mythology, The Sword of Summer, also debuted at #1 on the New York Times list.
Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood.
BONUS CONTENT
- Read an Excerpt at the Official SiteDownload the Activity Kit
LEARN MORE
- Learn more at ReadRiordan.com
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GIVEAWAY
One winner will win a copy of The Trails of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle and a $25 Visa gift card. To enter use the form below! *Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Disney-Hyperion.*
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My favorite Rick Riordan book is Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes (Percy Jackson’s Greek Myths).
I like the Percy Jackson and the Olympians
I like The Sea of Monsters.
My favorite Rick Riordan book is the Lightning Thief.
I like Percy Jackson and the Olympians
I like The Lightning Thief.
My son liked Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
My favorite Rick Riordan book would be the The Red Pyramid
My favorite is Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
I like the Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
I Like Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
I can’t wait for ;this book. Everything Rick Riordan writes is gold! My fav is probably the Heroes of Olympus series.
My favorite Rick Riordan book is The Son of Neptune.
I like Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
I’ve never read any of his books but I believe my grandson loved reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians books.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is my favorite so far..
My son and I enjoyed Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Lightning Thief.
my favorite Rick Riordan book is The Lost Hero!
I am super excited for this book, love all his book, Apollo is a fun character.
My favorite book is The House of Hades,
Annabeth , Percy and Nico, my favorites
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a great book
I like Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Percy Jackson and the titan’s curse
sea of monsters
My favorite Rick Riordan book is Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief.
My favorite are the Kane Chronicles.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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The Lost Hero is my favorite.
Oh I have to say from the Heroes of Olympus series, The House of Hades!
Loved Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
This is going to be so exciting and I can’t wait. My favorite Rick Riordan book is definitely The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)!
I like any of the Percy Jackson books
It’s difficult to choose just one! Like you, Riordan’s books have all kept my attention from start to finish. If I had to choose, I’d say I really enjoyed The Mark of Athena. 🙂
I like The Lightning Thief.
The Red Pyramid is my daughter’s favorite 🙂
I remember how much we liked reading The Lightning Thief.
I’ve never read any of his books but they look fun! Thanks for the chance!
I like I like The Lightning Thief.
He’s a pretty great author. My favorite is Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Thanks.
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My Favorite Is Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
The Last Olympian
My favorite is The Battle of the Labyrinth.
I haven’t read one of his books before!
I like The Lightning Thief.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
I love the Lightening Thief!