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Mount Olympus Mysteries Hermes and the Twisted Olympics

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Decodable mysteries set in Ancient Greece for striving readers aged 10-14. Jason, Kass, Helen and Hector are off to participate in the Olympics! But when they get there, all is not as it seems. Can the demigods unravel the mystery before things take a dark turn?... Read More
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Decodable mysteries set in Ancient Greece for striving readers aged 10-14.

Jason, Kass, Helen and Hector are off to participate in the Olympics! But when they get there, all is not as it seems. Can the demigods unravel the mystery before things take a dark turn?

Mount Olympus Mysteries is a new series of Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10-14. With gripping storylines and exciting line art, these action-packed tales will engage readers from start to end. Each book follows a group of teenage demigods who are disappointed that they, unlike other demigods, didn't inherit any powers. But by solving mysteries for the gods, they discover their skills, overcome self-doubt and prove themselves.

The series is written with a focus on morphology, which is critical for improving reading comprehension and spelling. This third book in the series focuses on common negative prefixes.

Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, the Mount Olympus Mysteries series will empower readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone, allowing them to become fluent independent readers.

Series: Phonic Books HiLo Chapter Books

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241780879

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phonic Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Madeline Tyler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 144

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