The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus #1)
by Rick Riordan
First Published: 2010
10 Copies & Reading Guide
Jason, Piper, and Leo, three students from a school for “bad kids,” find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself.
Reading Guide:
Disney Hyperion - Includes information on Mythology, Author Info, Activities, and Discussion Questions.
Reviews:
Scholastic News Kid Press Corps – “Book Review: The Lost Hero” by Gowtham Balaji
Lesa’s Book Critiques – “Review” by Lesa (an Arizona Librarian)
Kirkus Reviews – “Rick Riordan’s The Lost Hero” by Vicky Smith
On the Web:
The Online World of Rick Riordan – Filled with fun information about all of his books.
The Heroes of Olympus website – Includes Printables, Character Info, and more.
Arts Beat – “Rick Riordan’s Favorite Childhood Books” by Pamela Paul
Goodreads – Reader written trivia questions and quizzes.
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- The Gods of Manhattan by Scott Mebus
- Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
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- Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins
