The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo Book 3)

Name: The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo Book 3)
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141364018
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Rick Riordan

Series: The Trials of Apollo

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The Burning Maze, the third book in The Trials of Apollo series, follows the once divine Apollo, now a mortal teenager named Lester, on his quest to restore the Oracle of Dodona and regain his godly stature. Accompanied by the demigod Meg McCaffrey and the satyr Grover, they navigate a deadly labyrinth filled with fearsome challenges and tricky foes. As they battle to stop the resurgence of an ancient evil, friendships are tested and peril lurks at every turn.
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The Burning Maze is the third title in Rick Riordan's The Trials of Apollo series, set in the world of Percy Jackson.

I was a god, once. Until I was cast out by my father, Zeus.

Now I'm an awkward mortal teenager called Lester.

My way out? A series of scary and dangerous trials, of course.

For my third mission, I must:

Journey through the Labyrinth to free an Oracle who only speaks in puzzles. Which sounds easy. Then, defeat the most vicious of three very vicious Roman Emperors.

Is that all? No, I have to do everything without any of my godly powers. Wonderful. Looks like I'll need all the help I can get - from new friends, and old . . .

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Burning Maze offers an engaging continuation of Apollo's story, filled with humour, action, and emotional depth, appealing to young readers and series fans alike. Reviewers praise Rick Riordan's ability to blend mythological elements with modern themes, creating an adventurous yet heartfelt narrative that captivates from beginning to end. The book's plot twists and character development are particularly highlighted as strengths.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141364018

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Rick Riordan, dubbed 'storyteller of the gods' by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number-one bestselling book series with millions of copies sold throughout the world- Percy Jackson, the Heroes of Olympus and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase, based on Norse mythology. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, won the Red House Children's Book Award and is now a blockbuster film franchise starring Logan Lerman. To learn more about Rick and his books, you can visit him at www.rickriordan.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @camphalfblood.

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