Author:Rick Riordan
IF YOU LIKE POISONINGS, BETRAYALS, MUTILATIONS, MURDERS AND FLESH-EATING FARMYARD ANIMALS, KEEP READING . . .
In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory.
Want to know who cut off Medusa's head? Which hero was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus, the winged horse? Percy has all the answers . . .
Compulsive fantasy with a brave, brilliant heroine.
—— MetroReminiscent of Corneila Funke's Inkheart and Neil Gaiman's Coraline . . . Wexler ingeniously creates an inventive world with interesting creatures and frightening situations.
—— School Library JournalThe Forbidden Library by Django Wexler is a dream come true for book lovers, child and adult alike . . . certainly deserving of becoming a classic in the future.
—— BookZone4BoysWorking in the grand tradition of children’s fantasy, Wexler’s off to a promising start
—— Kirkus ReviewsA charming, adventuresome fantasy from a promising new author
—— BooklistWill gratify book lovers and fantasy experts alike
—— The Horn BookA refreshing and unique tale – one that rises above the clichés it could so easily have fallen into – that entertains on every level. It’s pitched perfectly to its audience (as well as those who are a few years older...) and, while only time will tell if it becomes a classic, it treats the familiar tropes with care and respect, leaving the reader wanting more after the final page has been turned.
—— StarburstThis is a brilliant story, and Django Wexler is a name to remember - as if you could forget it!
—— Books Monthly, Children's Book of the MonthRich and dense and creative
—— The Bookbag