Rick Riordan
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Rick Riordan is a renowned American author best known for his Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, which blends modern-day adventure with ancient Greek mythology. Born on June 5, 1964, in San Antonio, Texas, Riordan initially worked as a middle school teacher before turning to writing full-time. His engaging storytelling and relatable characters have captivated readers of all ages, making him a prominent figure in children's and young adult literature. In addition to the Percy Jackson series, Riordan has created several other successful series, including The Heroes of Olympus, The Kane Chronicles, and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, each exploring different mythological traditions. His work has not only entertained millions but also sparked a renewed interest in mythology among young readers.
Riordan's works:
Percy Jackson and The Olympians
[#1] The Lightning Thief (2005)
[#2] The Sea of Monsters (2006)
[#3] The Titan’s Curse (2007)
[#4] The Battle of The Labyrinth (2008)
[#5] The Last Olympian (2009)
The Heroes of Olympus
[#1] The Lost Hero (2010)
[#2] The Son of Neptune (2011)
[#3] The Mark of Athena (2012)
[#4] The House of Hades (2013)
[#5] The Blood of Olympus (2014)
The Kane Chronicles
[#1] The Red Pyramid (2010)
[#2] The Throne of Fire (2011)
[#3] The Serpent’s Shadow (2012)
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
[#1] The Sword of Summer (2015)
[#2] The Hammer of Thor (2016)
[#3] The Ship of The Dead (2017)
The Trials of Apollo
[#1] The Hidden Oracle (2016)
[#2] The Dark Prophecy (2017)
[#3] The Burning Maze (2018)
[#4] The Tyrant’s Tomb (2019)
[#5] The Tower of Nero (2020)
Companion books:
The Demigod Files (Feb 2009) – A bunch of short stories set before and after book 5 in the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series.
The Demigod Diaries (Aug 2012) – Three short stories. One set before The Lightning Thief and the other two set before The Mark of Athena.
Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods (Aug 2014) – Set after Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Percy telling the story of the Greek Gods for extra credit. not a character story it’s just Percy telling the stories but you should probably read it after Heroes of Olympus, just in case.
Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes (Aug 2015) – Set after Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Percy telling the story of the Greek heroes for extra credit.
Demigods and Magicians: Three Stories from the World of Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles (April 2016) – Set after the Heroes of Olympus series & The Kane Chronicles
For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds: Your Introduction to Deities, Mythical Beings, & Fantastic Creatures (Aug 2016) – A quide to Norse Mythology and Hotel Valhalla. A direct lead into The Hammer of Thor.
Camp Half-Blood Confidential (2017) – A collection of information and interviews set after PJO but, a companion book to the Trials of Apollo series. Works more as a guide to Camp Half-Blood. Read after The Hidden Oracle.
Brooklyn House Magician’s Manual (May 2018) – Set after The Kane Chronicles. You get some new infromation on the main characters with a mix of entries from characters and quizzes.
9 From the Nine Worlds (Oct 2018) – 9 Short stories set in the Magnus Chase world. Read afer the Magnus Chase trilogy.
Camp Jupiter Classified: A Probatio’s Journal (May 2020) – Claudia’s journal, set before Tower of Nero with characters from the Heroes of Olympus series.
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