Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Two: The Son of Neptune-Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Two by Rick Riordan

Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Two: The Son of Neptune-Heroes of Olympus, The, Book Two

Rick Riordan

Memory gaps, dangerous gifts, and resurrected monsters give this mythic adventure an appealingly unruly edge.

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Themes
Identity and memory, Friendship and trust, Mistakes and consequences
Pacing
Fast

Myth Meets Mayhem

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  • Greek myth threaded through monster-fighting adventure
  • A trio of demigods with tangled pasts and uncertain identities

Expect

  • Shifting perspectives among Percy, Hazel, and Frank
  • A quest that stretches from camp toward the land beyond the gods

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Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn’t know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. Hazel is supposed to be dead.

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When she lived before, she didn’t do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her “gift” for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn’t say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes, but he doesn’t even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely—enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart. Beginning at the “other” camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven. Read more

Publisher details

Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Greek & Roman Myths
  • Magic & Fantasy
Authors
Rick Riordan
Publisher
Disney Publishing Group
Published
July 2, 2013
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Action & Adventure