
The Blood of Olympus (Heroes of Olympus Book 5) - Heroes of Olympus (Paperback)
Rick Riordan (author)- In stock
The Blood of Olympus is the fifth book in the bestselling Heroes of Olympus series - set in the high-octane world of Percy Jackson.
Though the Greek and Roman crew members of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen - all of them - and they're stronger than ever.
They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood -the blood of Olympus - in order to wake. The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it might be able to stop a war between the two camps. The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east.
The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over...
Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide
'A cracking read' - Sunday Express
'Explosive' - Big Issue
'Action-packed' - Telegraph
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780141339245
Number of pages: 560
Weight: 369 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 33 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
the complete package for young readers and their parents alike * Sunday Express *
an astounding adventure * Telegraph Weekend *
this is the stuff of legends * The Guardian *
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“The thrilling conclusion! Will they save the world? Will they die trying?”
In the Final book we have useless Gods at war with themselves (or should I say the Greek side at war with the Roman side, How is a God to cope?) We have the Seven demi-gods on a mission to stop Gaia from awakening and... More
“Amazing”
Really good read and end to the Hero’s of Olympus series. It will have you on the edge of your seat in places but it is very enjoyable.
“Great series”
The series comes to a conclusion in the brilliant fifth novel. The heroes must solve the prophecy to defeat gaea. I loved this series. Great characters and great writing. Action packed, thrilling, scary and funny.... More
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