Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian

Book five of the Percy Jackson series

by Rick Riordan

In Percy’s fifth and final adventure a prophecy suggests that, when he reaches sixteen, the fate of the whole world will rest in his hands. This son of Poseidon and American teenager must battle Kronos, the King of the Titans, before he destroys the world, starting with New York.

Percy must make a dangerous trip to Hades and win over the Gods to do his bidding. He has the help of most of his demigod friends, but one of them is a traitor, revealing his plans to the enemy.

The two girls in his life are both behaving strangely. Is either of them romantically interested in Percy?

Witty, touching, sad and gripping by turn; this is a satisfying finale to an exciting series.

Publisher: Puffin

Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan spent fifteen years as a teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 1997 he began publishing mystery novels for adults. His popular Tres Nevarre series has won the top three national awards in the mystery genre – the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. He began The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his son. The novel draws on Riordan’s experience teaching Greek mythology and his interaction with students who have learning difficulties. Rick lives in Texas (apart from his summers on Half Blood Hill) with his wife and two sons.

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