The Lost Hero

Jason wakes up on a school bus with no memory of who he is. Piper has been having strange visions of a woman warning her of approaching catastrophe. Leo can summon fire from his hands — and can’t quite control it. When all three arrive at Camp Half-Blood, they discover they are demigods — children of the Greek gods — and that a quest has been waiting for them: rescue Hera, the queen of the gods, before the earth mother Gaea wakes and destroys Olympus.

Rick Riordan launches the Heroes of Olympus series — the sequel to Percy Jackson — with his characteristic combination of propulsive storytelling, sharp humour, and mythology brought brilliantly to life. The new series expands the world significantly, incorporating Roman as well as Greek mythology and introducing three new heroes whose distinct personalities make them immediately compelling alongside the familiar characters.

As action-packed, funny, and emotionally engaging as the best of the Percy Jackson books — and the beginning of a series that raises the stakes considerably higher. Essential reading for young fans of mythology and adventure. Published by Puffin.