Author:Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympianis the fifth awesome adventure in Rick Riordan's top-ten bestselling series.
Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.
Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world.
It happens when you're the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea. According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. But no pressure.
Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. So it's me and forty of my demi-god friends versus untold evil . . .
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'Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them' Eoin Colfer
'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical' The Times
'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' Telegraph
'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' New York Times
'It's Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up' Sunday Times
'Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it's the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends' Guardian
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The Percy Jackson series:
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse
Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian
Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files
The Heroes of Olympus series:
The Lost Hero
The Son Of Neptune
The Mark of Athena
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Files
The Kane Chronicles series:
The Red Pyramid
The Throne of Fire
The Serpent's Shadow
The Magnus Chase series:
Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor
Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead
The Trials of Apollo series:
The Dark Prophecy
The Hidden Oracle
The Burning Maze
Wickedly brilliant
—— IndependentFast-paced, tongue-in-cheek, with some laugh-out-loud jokes
—— Sunday TimesA heart-stopping tale ... [that] really lives up to the hype
—— Sunday Post[Y]oung fantasy lovers will find a feast of Leviathans and grumpy Yetis in Frostheart, a gloriously imagined first novel by the illustrator Jamie Littler.
—— Daily TelegraphLittler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next via strategic cliffhangers and this freezing world should warm the hearts of young readers
—— The TimesThis exhilarating snowy adventure will have kids reading under the covers long after lights out.
—— i newspaper[A] lavishly illustrated debut
—— Mail on Sunday - 'Must-Read Books of the Year'Happily, this is one that really does live up to the hype. Littler is best known as the illustrator of Danny Wallace's Hamish and the Worldstoppers series, but here he proves himself to be a huge fiction talent too. It's a rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters, all enhanced by Littler's wonderfully detailed black and white line drawings . . . expect big things.
—— The Bookseller, Children's Book of the MonthFull of intriguing worldbuilding details, as well as a cast of memorable, enchanting characters, Littler's saga offers oodles of thrilling moments of danger interspersed with an acute understanding of heartfelt storytelling. The inclusion of striking illustrations, which heighten reader immersion, further delineates each character's charm . . . The enthralling dawn of an unmissable voyage.
—— Kirkus, Starred ReviewLittler's world is vivid and evocative, filled with bizarre creatures, lost technology, and dark secrets, as well as colorful characters. Ash's journey of self-discovery and maturation is satisfying, while the underlying sense of mystery and excitement keeps the story moving forward. Littler's interior spot illustrations depict the scenes with a gentle energy that further brings his vision to life.
—— Publishers WeeklyA debut novel by an extraordinary author/illustrator [which] takes us on a breathtaking adventure
—— Angels & UrchinsAn exhilarating snow-bound ride that is perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Nevermoor
—— South Wales Evening PostA magical, memorable story brimming with all those things that children love best... high-octane adventure, bags of derring-do, brilliant characters, and plenty of giggles
—— Lancashire PostWith exquisite artworks to match the finely tuned world-building, illustrator turned author Jamie Littler has written a captivating fantasy adventure
—— Minerva ReadsGlittering with wintry wonder
—— AchukaJamie Littler is one of that small band of exceptionally talented people who can write brilliant stories and illustrate them as well. The illustrations are superb, and enhance the reading experience for pre-teens no end. The story is simply perfect, and contains all of the elements that will attract young readers to the SF/fantasy genre in later years. It's a win-win situation, a hugely attractive book that is both well written and beautifully illustrated!
—— Books Monthly