The Lost Hero
by Rick Riordan · The Heroes of Olympus
A mythology-powered quest where three teens with missing pasts must find each other before finding themselves.
Kid
76
/ 100
Parent
58
/ 100
Teacher
67
/ 100
Best fit: ages 10-13
Still works: ages 9-14
Our Take
Kid-favored mythology adventure: massive world-building appeal and propulsive momentum for young readers significantly outpace literary depth for parents; teacher value anchored by strong mythology curriculum connections and rich discussion questions.
✓ Perfect for
- • Kids who love mythology and want to feel like experts on Greek and Roman gods
- • Readers who enjoyed Percy Jackson and want a fresh trio of heroes in the same world
- • Adventure-hungry readers who want action, humor, and a mystery that runs the full book
Book facts
- Format
- middle grade novel
- ISBN
- 9781423113461
- Series
- The Heroes of Olympus
- Illustration
- none
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