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Are you ready for a new Rick Riordan book? I know that my son is! He’s read every single children’s book that Rick Riordan ever wrote. We are ready for a new Riordan!!! What’s this new book about? I’m glad you asked …
The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
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. [chapter book, ages 8 and up]
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The Hidden Oracle is being released with five retail-specific editions that all hit 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.
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One (1) winner from your site will receive one of the exclusive editions of The Hidden Oracle with a surprise insert, plus a $25 Visa gift card. Please fill out the Rafflecopter below to win.
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About Rick Riordan
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 hisMagnus 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.
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We haven’t read any of the Rick Riordan books yet, but I bet Emma would enjoy them. Your contest linky doesn’t seem to be live yet…
Hi MaryAnne,
Sorry about that. I fixed the Rafflecopter! I think Emma would love his books too! My son is obsessed!
Percy!! But I also really love Piper and Leo.
Hi Autumn,
I’m with you!
That’s really cool! I can already imagine how this will end up! 🙂
Hi Erik,
3 book or 5 book series? My son and I debated that last night. There are 5 oracles but he thinks the plot is less complex so 3 books might make sense.
I would say: Annabeth Chase
Hi Lisa,
Love her too!
My favorite is Luke Castellan.
Hi Janet,
He’s a complicated character! Interesting choice!
I like Athena the best!
Hi Julie,
She’s one of my favorites too!
Dionysus of course. That may be a mom pov though.
Hi Nancy,
🙂 Love it!
My niece and I love Sadie Kane the most.
Hi Natalie,
I love her too! Great pick! Thanks for entering!
I like Athena. Thank you for the giveaway!
Thank you for entering Elena! Athena is a good one!
Among all characters, I like Annabeth.
Hi HS Kraftmaking,
She’s not in Trials of Apollo yet though her name comes up. I’m glad she’s in the Magnus Chase first book!
I really like Annabeth. She and Percy always have a spot in my heart.
Hi Holdenj,
I do too! Thanks for entering!
I like Percy the most.
Hi Shelly,
I love Percy too! I’m glad he keeps popping up in most of Riordan’s books!
Who is your favorite character in any Percy Jackson book series?
I’ll pick Nico Di’Angelo.
Hi HS Kraftmaking,
He’s a popular choice! Thanks for entering! I like him a lot too!
I like Sadie Kane. She is a very unique character.
Hi Cheryl B,
She’s a great character! Thanks so much for entering!
I’m a middle school librarian….we canNOT keep these books on the shelves and just today I made up a re-order for more books because they are so well loved … that some are in tatters. I adore the series. Percy is my favorite character because he pulls so many boys and girls into reading that wouldn’t otherwise do so. I <3 Percy Jackson!
Hi Linda,
I’m so glad that Percy Jackson gets kids reading! It certainly worked for my son. His friends were reading Percy Jackson in 1st grade which I thought was too young. I wanted him to enjoy early chapter books and even picture books and easy readers. So my son borrowed a copy of Percy Jackson from a friend at school and just started reading it on his own. 🙂 Now we read all his books; I usually pre-order them and my son screams with excitement when they arrive. It’s such a great mix of adventure, diversity, and humor. What’s not to love?
Annabeth has always been my favorite. She’s super smart, brave, and I love her and Percy as a couple.
Hi Stacy,
I do love them as a couple too! She balances Percy!
I love Annabeth she has been y favorite character from the start of the series!
Hi Amber,
She’s a really popular choice and I can see why!! I loved how the book about Annabeth — Mark of Athena — she laments that she really doesn’t have a special superpower like the others. She’s just smart and level headed.
Annabeth because she is the smart girl! 🙂
Hi Courtney,
Can’t go wrong with Annabeth!
My favorite has always been Annabeth.
Hi Kelly,
I think Annabeth is the most popular character so far via my comments! Yay! She’s a great character!
My boys are HUGE Riordan fans; they just asked yesterday to re- read all of the Percy Jackson books (for the 3rd time!).
Hi Mother of 3,
My son is a huge Riordan fan too! He’s so excited that I get to blog on Riordan’s newest series.
My granddaughter is a big fan of Rick Riordan! She has all of his books except this one. Many of the books she has re-read several times. Her favorite character is Percy.
Hi Carole,
I love how Riordan’s books appeal to both boys and girls! My oldest daughter and my son are both huge fans. This book just came out so I hope your granddaughter wins this copy!
Anna Beth is one my favorite characters in the series.
Hi Shari,
She’s a great character!
I like Percy.
Thank you for having this giveaway!
Thanks so much for entering Allison! Percy is great! I love him!
I like Percy, Annabeth and Grover
Hi Tabathia B,
Great picks! Thanks for entering!
I don’t know that I can decide for sure, but I’ve always loved Leo.
Hi Amanda,
I am really fond of Leo too! Thanks for entering!
Oh I so many favorites…I have to say one of ours is Athena!!!
Hi Laurajj,
She is one of my favorites too! Thanks for entering!
Percy is my favorite character in the book series.
Hi Connie,
I agree! I never get tired of reading Riordan’s books when he adds Percy to the mix.
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but if I have to pick one I will say Sadie Kane.
Hi Bridgett,
I love she is such a strong female character! Thanks for entering!
Percy is my favorite character.
Hi Sarah,
Percy is one of my favorites too, and he started the Riordan empire! Thanks for entering!
He’s so prolific. Glad all the young kiddos have so many books to choose from by him!
Hi Earl,
Yes, he can really crank those books out! 3 or 4 a year? At least, right?
My favorite is Annabeth! My email is traciemichelle0515@gmail.c
Thanks so much for entering Tracie. Annabeth is a crowd favorite!
I would have to say Annabeth Chase.
Hi Jennifer,
She’s a great character! Thanks for entering!
I like Athena. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for entering Thomas. Athena is my favorite Greek goddess also!