Dubbed “Storyteller of the Gods” by Publishers Weekly, The Hidden Oracle is Rick Riordan’s latest book inspired by Greek mythology. Tweens who have already devoured Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus will enjoy The Hidden Oracle, the first book in the The Trials of Apollo series.
About The Trials of Apollo
After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus’s favor.
But Apollo has many enemies—gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.
5 Reasons Tweens Will Love The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle
1. Spin Off of Percy Jackson
If your tween loved Percy Jackson, they’ll love this new spin off series that’s full of action and adventure both in new and familiar places.
2. Told from the Perspective of a God
Past series have always told the story from the vantage point of tween demigods who have served as the main characters but this series flips to give us a peek at Apollo’s viewpoint and personality.
3. Continuation of a Familiar Storyline
Remember how I suggested that tweens should complete Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus first? Those familiar with Heroes of Olympus know that the series ends at with a war and The Trials of Apollo begin right after it ends, providing a nice continuation of the story told from a different point of view. While I’m sure a tween could pick up this book and enjoy it, it becomes more enjoyable with the background knowledge that can only come from reading the previous two series.
4. Incorporates Favorite Characters
Fans who have read the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series will enjoy The Trials of Apollo more because of the references to familiar characters and places.
More Greek Mythology Taught in a Fun Way
I loved learning about Roman and Greek mythology through books like D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths when I was a tween but Rick Riordan’s take on these heroes is a modern way of teaching the classics to our kids in a fun and memorable way through characters that they identify with. Parents who have tweens that don’t want to pick up a book but have loved reading thanks to Percy Jackson will appreciate that this series maintains the motivation to read thanks to the continuing story.
The Hidden Oracle is out now! To learn more, read an Excerpt at the Official Site, download the Activity Kit, or shop for the five retail-specific editions. Each edition includes a unique insert that you can get exclusively from that retailer. Take a look at the exclusive content you can get when you purchase your copy of The Hidden Oracle from these retailers:
- Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes a Camp Half-Blood letter from Apollo to Zeus!
- Target Exclusive Edition includes an illustrated map of Apollo’s Trials at Camp Half-Blood
- Books-a-Million Exclusive Edition includes an Apollo Bumper Sticker (“I’d Rather be Driving by Sun Chariot”)
- Walmart Exclusive Edition includes a 2-sided bookmark with character art of Apollo and his mortal counterpart, Lester.
- Costco Exclusive Edition includes an illustrated poster depicting the “Plague of Secrets” scene from The Hidden Oracle
Win a copy of The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle!
Disney-Hyperion is providing the following items for The Trials of Apollo giveaway. One winner will receive:
- A copy of The Hidden Oracle with one of the exclusive inserts
- A $25 Visa gift card!
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My students love Greek Mythology. I am sure they will be excited about this series!
I’m excited about sharing this with my son because the adventure aspect will encourage him to read this summer.
I love learning about Greek Mythology and love to read books and this summer we are in a reading program where I will introduce a new book like this one to my kids!
The adventure story makes me excited about sharing The Trials of Apollo with my kids.
This sounds like an interesting read. We are always looking for new books to read.
I’m excited about sharing this with my grandsons because of the adventure! Sounds fun to read!
I’m excited to share this story with my nephew – he has a very active imagination and will eat this up
I am a school teacher and mom. Both my kids and students love this series of books. I would love to share the adventure with them.
I’ve heard they are good.
My son has really enjoyed Percy Jackson and I love the idea of keeping him reading during summer break!
I was a Teen Librarian for several years. There is not much cooler than seeing kids really connect with a story, especially when it inspires a bit of fantasy and imagination. I loved helping kids learn to love reading then, and I still love it now!
I’m excited about sharing The Trials of Apollo because they’re based on mythology and educational.
I am excited to share the series with the kids because they would enjoy the mythology of the series.
I’m excited to share it with my son. We really enjoyed the Percy Jackson books so I know it will be a good read.
This book is on my sons wish list!
I am excited to read this book to my nephew because he loves adventure stories!
I am excited because it takes classic characters, and makes them new and exciting!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Not so much for my kids, I just really enjoy the books 😛 Thanks so much for the chance!
I have read the series and love all the references to greek mythology but also enjoy the book and can’t wait to see percy and the gang again.
I am excited because they are so interested in these types of books. I have always been a Percy Jackson fan so I know I would love this.
My son is a huge Percy Jackson fan…and so am I because it helped my son enjoy reading! I’d love him to continue with this!
I grew up loving the stories in Greek mythology, and it seems they are not being taught in school anymore, so I’d love to read these with the kids.
I love that they are learning mythology while reading these great books!
My Granddaughter is an avid reader, this looks like a great book for her.
Percy Jackson got my daughter hooked on mythology. To the point that she devours anything on the topic!
These are great adventure books.. I love that aspect of it,