Rick Riordan

The god Apollo, cast down to earth and trapped in the form of a gawky teenage boy as punishment, must set off on the second of his harrowing (and hilarious) trials. He and his companions seek the ancient oracles - restoring them is the only way for Apollo to reclaim his place on Mount Olympus - but this is easier said than done. Somewhere in the American Midwest is a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again . . . if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. Standing in Apollo's way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate - a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame. To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of a now-mortal goddess, a bronze dragon, and some familiar demigod faces from Camp Half-Blood. With them by his side, can Apollo face down the greatest challenge of his four thousand years of existence?

Greetings, initiate!Carter Kane, here. Congratulations on reaching Brooklyn House in one piece. You are quite clearly descended from Egyptian royalty, with magical powers gifted from the gods.But what good is power without knowing how to use it?That's where this training manual comes in. It's packed with quizzes, stories and inside info on the Ancient Egyptian deities.For those with the blood of the pharaohs, this is your first step down the path of the gods.But beware, anything can happen in the world of Egyptian magic . . .Forming a trio with HOTEL VALHALLA and CAMP HALF-BLOOD CONFIDENTIAL, this companion guide gives readers the inside scoop on Brooklyn House - the safe haven in New York for magicians like Carter and Sadie Kane.

Friends both familiar and new will emerge in The Burning Maze, Book Three of the New York Times #1 best-selling Trials of Apollo series."A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews#1 New York Times best-selling seriesRick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythologyA continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands aloneA new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen godBrings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus seriesIntroduces new demigodsVillains are based on Roman emperorsFeatures a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestylesPerfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, tooThe formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without having any godly powers and while being duty-bound to a confounding young daughter of Demeter named Meg. Thanks a lot, Dad.With the help of some demigod friends, Lester managed to survive his first two trials, one at Camp Half-Blood, and one in Indianapolis, where Meg received the Dark Prophecy. The words she uttered while seated on the Throne of Memory revealed that an evil triumvirate of Roman emperors plans to attack Camp Jupiter. While Leo flies ahead on Festus to warn the Roman camp, Lester and Meg must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor--and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles--somewhere in the American Southwest. There is one glimmer of hope in the gloom-filled prophecy: The cloven guide alone the way does know. They will have a satyr companion, and Meg knows just who to call upon. . . .

The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus as an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. Duty-bound to a confounding young daughter of Demeter named Meg, Lester managed to survive his first two trials. Now he and Meg must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor -- and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles -- somewhere in the American Southwest.

Magnus Chase er søn af Frej; sommerens, frugtbarhedens og sundhedens gud, så han er ikke ligefrem krigerisk anlagt. Derfor er det godt at kunne læne sig op ad sine trofaste venner, der bl.a. tæller valkyrier og dværge, for Magnus er måske ikke født med et sværd i hånden, men han har en evne til at rode sig ud i de værst tænkelige situationer! Denne gang er Magnus og hans venner nødt til at sejle til det fjerneste hjørne af Jotunheim og Niflheim i jagten på Asgårds største trussel. Vil de lykkes med deres mission, eller vil de blive opslugt af Ragnarok? 3. og afsluttende bind i serien om Magnus Chase. Læs også de to første i serien: Kampen om sommersværdet (1) Thors hammer (2)

Tres historias originales. Dos sagas m ticas.Rick Riordan mezcla en esta novela el mundo de Percy Jackson, protagonista de la serie «Los h roes del Olimpo con el de los hermanos Carter y Sadie Kane de «Las cr nicas de los Kane .El mundo est patas arriba cuando Percy Jackson y Annabeth Chase conocen a Carter y Sadie Kane. Est n apareciendo criaturas extra as en lugares inesperados, as que semidioses y magos tienen que unir fuerzas para acabar con todos esos monstruos.Pero Y si la uni n de sus fuerzas no es suficiente para frustrar los planes de un antiguo enemigo que est empleando a la vez la fuerza de los hechizos griegos y egipcios para sembrar el caos?ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONMagic, monsters, and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet Carter and Sadie Kane for the first time. Weird creatures are appearing in unexpected places, and the demigods and magicians have to team up to take them down. As they battle with Celestial Bronze and glowing hieroglyphs, the four heroes find that they have a lot in common--and more power than they ever thought possible. But will their combined forces be enough to foil an ancient enemy who is mixing Greek and Egyptian incantations for an evil purpose? Rick Riordan wields his usual storytelling magic in this adrenaline-fueled adventure.

In the second installment in Rick Riordan's blockbuster Norse mythology trilogy, now in paperback, Magnus and company have to help find Thor's missing weapon before all Muspellheim breaks loose."Riordan combines Norse mythology with a number of social issues: gender fluidity, disability, and race and religion. There's some crossover with characters from Riordan's other series, and the ending promises more overlap in future installments. A surefire hit."--BooklistNew York Times #1 best-selling seriesHilarious and thrilling take on Norse mythology, Rick's favoriteFeatures a diverse cast of characters from different races, ethnicities, religions, and lifestylesWinner of the ALA's Stonewall Award for GLBT children's literatureTies in to Percy Jackson seriesIncludes teaser chapter for Book 3Ideal for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, tooThor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki--and the price he wants is very high. Bonus content includes a chapter from Magnus Chase Book 3: SHIP OF THE DEAD and a chapter from the first Rick Riordan Presents book, ARU SHAH AND THE END OF TIME by Roshani Chokshi.

The bestselling author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians takes on ancient Egypt in the first book of a trilogy that offers a modern-day portal into a rich fantastical world of ancient myth, now in paperback. "Fans of the Riordan magic--equal parts danger, myth, and irreverence--will embrace this new series with open arms."--The Horn Book#1 New York Times best-sellerRick Riordan, a master at making mythology fun and relevant, takes on ancient EgyptTold in two points of view, one male and one femaleCombines witty, relatable heroes, gods and monsters, prophecies and curses, and non-stop actionIdeal for middle grade readers, but older readers will enjoy it, tooSoon to be adapted into a movie for Netflix, with Rick attached as producerSince their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives. Soon, Sadie and Carter discover that the gods of Egypt are waking, and the worst of them--Set-has his sights on the Kanes. To stop him, the siblings embark on a dangerous journey across the globe -- a quest that brings them ever closer to the truth about their family, and their links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharaohs.

In their exciting final adventure, now in paperback, Carter and Sadie Kane are the mortal world's only hope of defeating the forces of chaos."Fans of the Riordan magic--equal parts danger, myth, and irreverence--will embrace this new series with open arms."--The Horn Book#1 New York Times best-sellerRick Riordan, a master at making mythology fun and relevant, takes on ancient EgyptTold in two points of view, one male and one femaleCombines witty, relatable heroes, gods and monsters, prophecies and curses, and non-stop actionIdeal for middle grade readers, but older readers will enjoy it, tooSoon to be adapted into a movie for Netflix, with Rick attached as producerHe's b-a-a-ack Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos. The Kanes' only hope is an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon, but the magic has been lost for a millennia. To find the answer they need, the Kanes must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician who might be able to lead them to the serpent's shadow . . . or might lead them to their deaths in the depths of the underworld.Nothing less than the mortal world is at stake when the Kane family fulfills its destiny in this thrilling conclusion to the Kane Chronicles.

Since their mother's death' Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. Sadie lived with her grandparents in London while her brother traveled the world with their father' Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane. One night' Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research experiment " at the British Museum' where he hopes to set things right with his family. Instead' he unleashes the Egyptian god Set' who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives.

In Book 2 of the Kane Chronicles, now in paperback, Carter and Sadie Kane face growing opposition from the House of Life, and the stage is set for the final battle, to take place in Book 3."Fans of the Riordan magic--equal parts danger, myth, and irreverence--will embrace this new series with open arms."--The Horn Book#1 New York Times best-sellerRick Riordan, a master at making mythology fun and relevant, takes on ancient EgyptTold in two points of view, one male and one femaleCombines witty, relatable heroes, gods and monsters, prophecies and curses, and non-stop actionIdeal for middle grade readers, but older readers will enjoy it, tooSoon to be adapted into a movie for Netflix, with Rick attached as producerEver since the gods of ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command; but the devious gods haven't given them time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, a training ground for young magicians. And now their most threatening enemy yet--the Chaos snake, Apophis--is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will end. In other words, it's a typical week for the Kane family. To have any chance of battling the forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god, Ra. But that would be a feat more difficult than any magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is, exactly?Narrated by two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment of the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.

Percy har tilbragt et fint, men begivenhedsløst år, på sin skole i New York, og han glæder sig nu at tilbringe sommeren i Halvblodslejren med alle de andre halvguder. Freden slutter uventet, da Percys veninde, Annabeth, dukker op med foruroligende nyheder fra Halvblodslejren. De magiske grænser, som beskytter lejren, er blevet forgiftede, og hvis der ikke bliver fundet en kur hurtigst muligt, er lejrens sikkerhed i alvorlig fare. Samtidig har Percy mærkelige drømme om vennen Grover. Meget tyder på, at Grover er i fare, men hvordan skal Percy komme sin ven til undsætning? Andet bind i successerien om Percy Jackson og heltene i Olympen.

Percy modtager et nødopkald fra sin ven Grover, da to hidtil ukendte halvblodsbørn er i fare. Men redningsaktionen går helt galt. Tilbage i Halvblodslejren forbereder heltene en ny redningsaktion, for både Annabeth og Artemis, jagtens gudinde, er forsvundet. Hvis Artemis ikke bliver fundet inden vintersolhverv, kan hele Olympen stå for fald. Percy begiver sig – på trods af advarsler – afsted på redningsaktionen, for man skulle da være en dårlig helt, hvis man ikke vil forsøge at redde sin bedste ven … Tredje bind i successerien om Percy Jackson og heltene i Olympen.

El barco de los muertos es la entrega final de la trepidante trilog a de aventuras basada en la mitolog a n rdica Magnus Chase y los dioses de Asgard de Rick Riordan, el autor de literatura de aventuras fant sticas n mero uno en el mundo. La mayor amenaza para Asgard est a punto de hacerse realidad y Magnus Chase tiene que embarcar hacia el viaje m s peligroso de su vida. Sin embargo esta vez contar con una ayuda inesperada. Magnus Chase ha pasado de ser un adolescente sin techo a vivir en el Hotel Valhalla y convertirse en uno de los guerreros de Od n. Como digno hijo de Frey, el dios del verano, la fertilidad y la salud, a Magnus no le gustan especialmente las guerras y las batallas, pero sus amigos son fuertes y un poco cabezotas, as que juntos han conseguido derrotar a Grimwolf y luchar contra gigantes para hacerse con el martillo de Thor. Ahora, Magnus y sus compa eros tienen que partir hacia las fronteras m s lejanas de Jotunheim y Niflheim para enfrentarse a la mayor amenaza de Asgard. Conseguir n completar su peligroso viaje con xito o ha llegado, al fin, el temido Ragnarok? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, and Samirah the Valkyrie, and together they have achieved brave deeds, such as defeating Fenris Wolf and battling giants for Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. Now Magnus faces his most dangerous trial yet. His cousin, Annabeth, recruits her boyfriend, Percy Jackson, to give Magnus some pointers, but will his training be enough? Loki is free from his chains. He's readying Naglfar, the Ship of the Dead, complete with a host of giants and zombies, to sail against the Asgardian gods and begin the final battle of Ragnarok. It's up to Magnus and his friends to stop him, but to do so they will have to sail across the oceans of Midgard, Jotunheim, and Niflheim in a desperate race to reach Naglfar before it's ready to sail. Along the way, they will face angry sea gods, hostile giants, and an evil fire-breathing dragon. Magnus's biggest challenge will be facing his own inner demons. Does he have what it takes to outwit the wily trickster god?

CARTER AND SADIE KANE, descendants of the magical House of Life, are in pretty big trouble. Despite their bravest efforts, Apophis, the giant snake of Chaos, is still threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Now the Kanes must do something no magician has ever managed - defeat Apophis himself. No pressure there then. Battling against the forces of Chaos, their only hope is an ancient spell - but the magic has been lost for a millennia. Will they find the serpent's shadow, or will they be led to their deaths in the depths of the Underworld?

Después de explicarnos las historias más emocionantes de los dioses griegos, Percy Jackson nos acerca al mundo de los héroes de la Antigua Grecia. Si quieres saber quién cortó la cabeza de Medusa o qué heroína fue criada por una osa, este es el libro que debes consultar. Nadie mejor que un hijo de Poseidón como Percy, que ha sobrevivido a un sinfín de encuentros con seres y criaturas mitológicos, para narrar las increíbles hazañas de Perseo, Atalanta, Belerofonte o Hércules, por citar sólo a algunos de los muchos personajes heroicos que aparecen en estas páginas. Así que Percy nos invita a seguirlo en una nueva y apasionante aventura con la siguiente propuesta: «Vamos a retroceder en el tiempo unos cuatro mil años para decapitar monstruos, salvar algún que otro reino, disparar a unos cuantos dioses en el trasero, saquear el inframundo y robar a gente muy mala. Listos? Perfecto. Vamos allá. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy. I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . . So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

Siden moren døde på mystisk vis, har Magnus Chase bodd på gaten. En dag spores han opp av onkelen, som forteller Magnus at han er sønn av en norrøn gud. I Åsgard forbereder gudene seg på krig. For å forhindre Ragnarok må Magnus finne et våpen som har vært tapt i tusener av år. Da ildjotnene går til angrep og han tvinges til å velge mellom sin egen sikkerhet og livet til hundrevis av uskyldige, begår han en fatal feil. Noen ganger er det kun i døden man kan finne et nytt liv... Sagt om boken: «Gå ikke glipp av oppfølgeren, «Tors hammer», som kommer i 2017. «Rick Riordans nye serie er ganske enkelt glimrende - kanskje hans beste så langt.» Harlan Coben «En av Riordans morsomste bøker.» Cassandra Clare «Vanvittig spenning! Kule fiender! Spenningen holder hele veien, med stadige nye tvister!» Michael Grant «Rick Riordan skuffer ikke. Dette er en utrolig god bok.» Bokhylla mi

Apollon-jumala kohtaa elämänsä suurimman haasteen - tavallisena teinipoikana ja ilman jumalallisia voimiaan. Taattua seikkailua Percy Jackson -faneille!Lepyttääkseen isänsä Zeuksen ja päästäkseen palaamaan jumalten Olympokselle Apollonin on selvitettävä, mitä on tapahtunut vaienneille oraakkeleille. Se johtaa hänet hiuksia nostattavalle retkelle etsimään kummittelevaa luolaa - ja vastakkain roomalaisen keisarin kanssa, jonka rinnalla Nerokin vaikuttaa leppoisalta. Avukseen hän tarvitsee ainakin yhdenkuolevaiseksi muuttuneen jumalan, pronssilohikäärmeen ja muutaman tutun sankarin Puoliveristen leiriltä.

Äitinsä kuoleman jälkeen Kanen sisarukset Carter, 14, ja Sadie, 12, tapaavat vain harvoin. Sadie jää asumaan Lontooseen, Carter sen sijaan matkustaa egyptologi-isänsä kanssa ympäri maailmaa.Sisarukset vieraantuvat toisistaan, heillä ei ole enää juuri mitään yhteistä. Ei ennen jouluaattoa, jolloin isä vie heidät British Museumiin, lupaa "korjata kaiken" - ja aloittaa aiheuttamalla mittavan räjähdyksen. Samalla hän tulee vapauttaneeksi muinaisen Egyptin pahamaineisimman jumalan Sethin.Isä katoaa, ja Sadien ja Carterin on paettava henkensä edestä. Sisarukset huomaavat, että muutkin muinaisen Egyptin jumalat alkavat heräillä, ja koko maailmaa uhkaa kaaos. Isän kohtalo on ratkaistava, vaikka se veisi vaarallisen lähelle mahtavien faraoiden pimeitä voimia, äidin kuolemaa ja suvun suurta salaisuutta.