Heroes of Olympus: Blood of Olympus

The Heroes of Olympus are back again to save the world, and this time it's against Gaea, the Earth Mother. Their task is to bring the Athena Parthenos, the 40 foot statue of Athena that was built by the Ancient Greeks, back to Mount Olympus; but their journey isn't easy. Monsters and Titans lay in ambush at every turn, leaving them scrambling for time. They have until the Feast of Fortuna, June 24th, to do so. Will they make it, or will they fail and leave the world in chaos?

Author: Rick Riordan

Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide, 2014

Reviews
Sonya Raghunandhan

Heroes of Olympus: Blood of Olympus is the last novel in the Percy Jackson series. Long ago was the naive, helpless Percy Jackson of the past. Now, he's powerful, he's a leader, and he has just as powerful friends. With his equally respected girlfriend, Annabeth Chase, at his side, as well as 5 other demigod friends and a Satyr  chaperone, they embark on the Argo II, on a quest to save the world from Gaea. She's awakening, and once she's fully awake, she will destroy the world and bring the Titans into power once again. The book overall isn't anything deviant from what Rick Riordan has put out before. Filled with silly jokes and humor, the novel is perfect for middle school aged-children. Set in modern times, it's very relatable, except for one thing: Greek Mythology? Not really mythology. It's real. Each chapter is from the viewpoint of a different demigod, bringing the story into one detailed, cohesive plot. Since we can get into all of the character's heads, we always know what's going on, which takes a little bit away from the suspense. Still, sure to captivate anyone with an affinity for the Greek Gods, and a must read.

Polly Toynbee- The Guardian

After a narrow escape from the house of Hades, the crew of Argo II have to reach the Parthenon before the feast of Spes or game over. Gaia wins! The characters which must undertake this challenge are Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, Jason Grace: son of Jupiter, Leo Vandelez: son of Hephaestus, Frank Zahang: son of Mars, Annabeth Chase: daughter of Athena, Piper Mclean: daughter of Aphrodite, Hazel: daughter of Pluto, Nico Di Angelo: son of Hades, Riana: Daughter of Bellona and Couch Hedge: the satyr.

Going from a Greek ghost island to an underground giants cave, then to the home of the twin archers and finally going to the god of the doctors before reaching the Parthenon, the seven of them have a huge journey before them. And the best news is, one of them is going to die. Meanwhile, a mysterious hunter is pursuing shadow travelling across Europe with the Athena Pantheons, Riana, Couch Hedge and Nico. Will they be killed or will they survive to reach camp half-blood before the Greeks and the Romans tear each other apart? I like the way Rick Riordan has made this a third person book, changing the view to a new person's perspective every few chapters. This is a thrilling finale to the wonderful series of Greek and Roman books. I recommend this book to people who like wild, witty stories, with a touch of romance and drama. Read the terrifyingly good book, Heroes Of Olympus: Blood Of Olympus.

 http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/nov/09/review-heroes-of-olympus-blood-of-olympus-rick-riordan

Activities
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Other Links
Author website: http://www.rickriordan.com/

Percy Jackson series website: http://www.percyjacksonbooks.com/