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Staff Pick
This second book in the Trials of Apollo series follows Lester as he journeys across North America on a harrowing quest to reclaim his immortality as Apollo, god of the sun, music, and poetry. By his side are Leo Valdez (son of Hephaestus), the now-mortal sorceress Calypso, and the bronze dragon Festus. Another exciting Rick Riordan adventure! Recommended By Kim T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Zeus has punished his son Apollo – god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more–by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous – and frankly, humiliating – trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he’s gaining in new friendships – with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride.
About the Author
Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, the Heroes of Olympus, and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard