The Heroes of Olympus Hardcover Boxed Set

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Produktbeschreibung

All five books in the #1 New York Times best-selling Heroes of Olympus series in a hardcover boxed set of heroic proportions. "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..... Flashes of humor lighten the mood at times, but a tone of urgency and imminent danger seems as integral to this series as the last. With appealing new characters within a familiar framework, this spin-off will satisfy the demand for more." -Booklist * Follows the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series but also stands on its own * Millions of copies sold the world over * Five hardcovers in a specially designed slipcase * Combines Greek and Roman mythology * Teen demigods travel across the US and to Europe as they uncover mysteries and battle monsters and gods * Told from the point of view of seven different diverse and relatable characters * Fast-paced, action-packed adventures narrated with humor and heart * Ideal for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, too Here is a gift-worthy set of five hardcovers, from The Lost Hero to The Blood of Olympus, for fans of Percy Jackson or anyone who enjoys funny and exciting quest adventures based on mythology. No Rick Riordan collection is complete without it!

Produktdetails

• Hersteller: Disney Publishing Group
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Oktober 2014
• Abmessung: 227mm x 223mm x 152mm
• Gewicht: 4225g
• EAN: 9781484720721
• Artikelnr.: 41239144

Autorenporträt

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 @RickRiordan.

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