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The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus Book 1)
The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus Book 1)
Nov 10, 2024 8:35 PM

Author:Rick Riordan,Joshua Swanson

The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus Book 1)

Penguin presents this downloadable audiobook edition, of the number one, bestselling title in this new spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan.

OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR

When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse - and a missing hero - are flying around camp. It seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest, which they must complete by the winter solstice. In just four days time. Can the trio succeed on this deadly mission - and what must they sacrifice in order to survive?

Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide

Reviews

A rich, enjoyable read...drawing in the most potent elements of fairytale myth, and invented fantasy

—— Observer

The story and artwork are excellent and they complement each other in the same way as Chris Riddell's artwork and Paul Stewart's storytelling do on their wonderful Edge Chronicles

—— Fantasy Book Review

. . . a classic children's fantasy

—— SFX

He was so enthusiastic - he was a performer as well as an author

—— Rosie Dudgeon, school librarian

This is better than all the Harry Potter books put together. This is by far the best fantasy novel that has been published since Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. This book's awesome characters, gripping plot and emotion use make this a true must-read!

—— James, Year 9, Chigwell School [on Crow's Revenge]

Written long before Harry Potter and Twilight burst into the mainstream, Jacques's Redwall series offered up endless adventure and complex, sympathetic characters

—— Boston Globe

The Tales of Redwall, adventurous battles between good and evil set in a world of mice and squirrels and foxes, have captured the imaginations of millions of children (and adults) across the globe

—— Scotsman

The Knights of the Round Table with paws

—— Sunday Times

Judging by his debut novel, The Demon's Watch, Conrad Mason is here to stay . . . Comparisons with Terry Pratchett are inevitable

—— Carousel

This exciting fantasy has well-rounded, likeable characters and a lively, twisting plot, yet it also tackles the issues of acceptance and prejudice

—— Booktrust

Readers hungry for a plot as labyrinthine as the streets of the old port, pell-mell action, with chapters left hanging from cliff, roof or mainmast, should much enjoy this headlong read. Rip-roaring excitement and energy, and none the worse for that

—— Books for Keeps

A very funny and very original story . . . Pirates, magic, amazing creatures and adventure, blend them into the mix and you come out with Demon's Watch, the perfect book for boys and anyone looking for a brilliant adventure

—— Armadillo Magazine

This book really does offer something for everyone and should be enjoyed by all

—— District YA

Cleverly written, there is a whole host of twists

—— Tatty's Treasure Chest

Conrad Mason’s descriptions of life in Port Fayt, his humour and his turn of phrase make The Demon’s Watch a complete joy to read

—— Babbleabout

A swashbucking, magical, hilarious and scary adventure with quirky characters you can love, hate and wish you were friends with

—— Liz Bankes

The whole book is fast-paced and exciting from beginning to end, filled with tavern brawls, witches, wizards and even monstrous sea creatures . . . The writing is something akin to Terry Pratchett’s style, with wonderful, crystal clear descriptions and great injections of humour throughout, making for an interesting read

—— Mostly Reading YA

A terrific debut novel from Conrad Mason plunges you into a fantastic fantasy world you won't want to leave

—— Scribbler! Magazine

Mason is definitely one to watch . . . I eagerly anticipate the next installment

—— Behind the Words

A great family read; it has some of the best pirate banter that you will find written with oodles of imagination, humour and wit . . . Conrad has created a fantastic start to an amazing adventure

—— Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books

This book is fantasy at its very best. A brilliant story, matched with amazing writing and characters you want to grab from the page and give a huge hug, makes a book that is just un-put-downable!

—— Readaraptor

After the first chapter I was gripped . . . The pacey plot is filled with action that will entertain even reluctant readers. The plot is not predictable though and I enjoyed the unexpected twists that kept me guessing until the end

—— Wright Reading

For young readers hungry for adventure and a touch of magic, The Demon’s Watch will give hours of enjoyment. Definitely worth reading!

—— Wright Reading blogspot

This is a great fantasy adventure as well as that rarest of things: a children's book that is a great read for both children and adults

—— Nomad Books

Each page brims with adventure, magic, darkness, tension and suspense...Port Fayt is an antonym of dull and Mason’s ability to describe each detail allows us to feel the sea salt breeze, taste the slices of fried octopus and greasy paper bags of shellfish, and gulp the flagons of grog...When you complete this story, you feel a little piece of you has been left tucked among the pages, but readers console yourselves, more adventures from Conrad Mason lie ahead.

—— Catherine Duffy , Inis magazine

This book is a great family read; it has some of the best pirate banter that you will find...written with oodles of imagination, humour and wit...Conrad has created a fantastic start to an amazing adventure - I loved every minute embroiled in this story.

—— Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books

Conrad Mason’s descriptions of life in Port Fayt, his humour and his turn of phrase make The Demon’s Watch a complete joy to read.

—— Babbleabout

This can only be described as a rip roaring adventure - you get sad moments, followed by laughs, mixed in with fighting and gore. This book really does offer something for everyone and should be enjoyed by all!!! If you are a fan of Pirates of the Caribbean or the works of Terry Pratchett, I think this book is made for YOU!!!

—— District YA

Amid the swashbuckling and shoot-outs, the ethos and humour recall the straighter-faced Discworld books.

—— SFX

A very funny and very original story...Pirates, magic, amazing creatures and adventure, blend them into the mix and you come out with Demon's Watch, the perfect book for boys and anyone looking for a brilliant adventure.

—— Armadillo Magazine

This is such an enjoyable fantasy adventure. The worldbuilding is rather wonderful and completely credible but also unobtrusive...The action gets going right from the very first pages and it doesn't let up until the very end. The plot twists and turns without the tiniest of holes. The characters are well formed...the best thing about The Demon's Watch is the dialogue. Sparkling and energetic, it's full of wit and comic timing, with piratical idioms galore...I think this rip-roaring fantasy adventure is going to win a loyal - and thoroughly deserved - following.

—— The Bookbag

Readers hungry for a plot as labyrinthine as the streets of the old port, pell-mell action, with chapters left hanging from cliff, roof or mainmast, should much enjoy this headlong read. Rip-roaring excitement and energy, and none the worse for that.

—— Books for Keeps

If you want a fantasy world for your young reader that has a wonderful setting, great characters and populated by many different creatures in a hodgepodge melting pot, then you really have to get Conrad Mason’s The Demon’s Watch. It brings the best of fantasy to the reader with a whole host of cracking characters, top notch entertainment and of course demonstrates that brains can outsmart brawn be it either magical or physical.It’s cleverly written, there is a whole host of twists and Conrad doesn’t waste time by getting down to the nitty-gritty that will keep your young reader hooked to the final page. Throw in conspiracy, double dealing and selfish desires, which when fought against by the positive traits of our band of mismatched heroes, really gives the reader a treat to enjoy. Magical.

—— Tatty's Treasure Chest

This exciting fantasy has well-rounded, likeable characters and a lively, twisting plot, yet it also tackles the issues of acceptance and prejudice.

—— Booktrust

A swashbucking, magical, hilarious and scary adventure with quirky characters you can love, hate and wish you were friends with.

—— Liz Bankes

The Demon’s Watch is fantasy at its best...It’s a brilliant story, amazingly written and with fantastic characters. The whole book is fast-paced and exciting from beginning to end, filled with tavern brawls, witches, wizards and even monstrous sea creatures...The writing is something akin to Terry Pratchett’s style, with wonderful, crystal clear descriptions and great injections of humour throughout, making for an interesting read.

—— Mostly Reading YA

A terrific debut novel from Conrad Mason plunges you into a fantastic fantasy world you wont want to leave. Filled with page turning action, surprise twists, laugh out loud moments and brilliant characters, such as the quick-thinking Tabitha, Scribbler! was on tenterhooks all the way through.

—— Scribbler! Magazine
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