Much of his work is influenced by mythology and archaeology, and Riordan is. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006. Rick Riordan (born June 5th, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American author of more than 30 books and is best known for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which follows the modern day adolescent son of the Greek god Poseidon.
He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. After all, this is the stuff of legends' GuardianAbout the author:Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. but it's the storytelling that will get readers hooked. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical' The Times'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' Telegraph'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' New York Times'It's Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwideRICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTERThe Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to and see for yourself'Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love then shakes the cobwebs out of them' Eoin Colfer'Witty and inspired. So it's me and forty of my demi-god friends versus untold evil. And the dreaded monster Typhon is also heading our way. But no pressure.Now Kronos, Lord of the Titans, is beginning his attack on New York City. I get a prophecy that could save or destroy the world.It happens when you're the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea.According to an ancient prophecy, I turn sixteen and the fate of the entire world is on me. It’s a Middle Grade (MG) book similar to Harry Potter and Artemis Fowl which feature the adventures of younger characters on fantastical journeys.
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ALL Hero.Most people get presents on their sixteenth birthday. Join the adventures of Percy Jackson and his demigod friends as they fight mythological monsters and the forces of the ti. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a book series written by Rick Riordan that follows the many character, Percy Jackson. Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian is the fifth awesome adventure in Rick Riordan's top-ten bestselling series.