I do! Have you read all of his books and are now waiting patiently for May 3rd when the first book, “The Hidden Oracle” in his newest series, The Trials of Apollo that comes out? Well, if you are this kind of fan you are at the right place. Look below and you will see the image of the cover of the first book in the series and if you click on the picture you will be able to read a preview of what you will find between the covers.
Still not satisfied? Well, I understand that May is a long time to wait, so keep reading and I will share with you some book series that might be able to hold you over until May 3rd.
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by Robin LaFevers
This is the first book regarding the adventures of twelve-year-old Theodosia, who sleeps in a sarcophagus at the Museum of Legends and Antiquities in London. This one has her using her arcane knowledge and special talents to defeat two secret societies, one sworn to protect the world from ancient Egyptian magic and one planning to harness it to bring chaos to the world, both of which want a valuable artifact stolen from the London museum for which her parents work. Ages 9-12
Seven Wonders: The Colossus Rises by Peter Lerangis
This is also the first book in a series where teens Jack, Marco, Aly, and Cass begin a quest to find seven pieces of Atlantis’ power that were hidden long ago and that will, if returned to Atlantis, save them from certain death due to the genetic abnormality that also gives them superior abilities. Ages 8-12.
Inkheart by Cornelia Caroline Funke
Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father Mo, a bookbinder, can “read” fictional characters to life when an evil ruler named Capricorn, freed from the novel “Inkheart” years earlier, tries to force Mo to release an immortal monster from the story. Ages 8-12
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
When siblings Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents’ estate for the summer, they discover that not only is their grandfather a caretaker at a reserve for magical creatures, but that their grandmother is missing and a battle between good and evil is looming. Ages 9-12
The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Book 1) by Michel Scott
While working at pleasant but mundane summer jobs in San Francisco, fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, suddenly find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book holding the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life. Ages 11-14
Non-Fiction Mythology Titles
D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths by Ingri D’Aulaire
A wonderful introduction to all you could ever want to know about the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are illustrated in this beautiful classic which has been lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. In this book you will meet mighty Zeus, the lord of the universe; elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea among many others. You will see them at their best and at their worst as they quarrel, perform heroic deeds, and live their lives in these classic tales. All ages
Treasury of Greek mythology : Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoli
Combines lyrical retellings of classic Greek tales by an award-winning writer with sumptuously detailed illustrations in an introduction to mythology that is complemented by informative sidebars containing character profiles, historical insights, cultural facts and more. All ages
Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson, a modern-day demigod, tells the origin stories of the gods of Olympus and provides an insider’s point of view – with plenty of attitude – in this illustrated collection of myths. All ages
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