Call to Adventure
Jason, Piper and Leo were on a school trip to visit the Grand Canyon, where things went terribly wrong. Jason doesn't remember anyone or anything, or even how he got to where he was. Their supervisor for the trip, Coach Hedge, can sense he is a demi-god, and wants to return him to safety, to Camp Half-Blood, before any beasts try to kill him. A group of Venti (storm spirits), come and put the tourists in hell, from storm clouds, lightning and horrible rainfall to distract them. That is when monsters from Tartarus sneak in and attempt to kill Jason, but Coach Hedge is to quick. Before Jason knows it, he wakes up in a hospital bed in Camp Half-Blood, with Piper, Leo and a blond haired, grey-eyed girl looking upon him.
The girl is named Annabeth Chase, and is the herald in this story. She explains to Jason that he, and his friends, Piper and Leo, are demi-gods, which means that you have one God or Godess as a parent. This also means that you have incredible powers and those powers are needed to defeat the evil of this world. Annabeth tells the trio about her boyfriend who went missing (Percy Jackson), and that the oracle stated that a group of three demi-gods must embark on a journey to find Percy before the winter solstice. It would be a heavy load as they have not trained, and they don't know anything about the horrors of Hades powers. Jason, Piper and Leo decide to take this journey, as they thought it would prove their powers to their special parent, whoever they were, in hopes of being claimed by whichever God or Godess was their mother or father.
" "Percy went missing three days ago." Annabeth said with a stutter. "He's a hero to this camp, and nobody knows what happened to him. I was hoping you would help find him." She barely managed to get that line out before bursting into tears. "I'm a horrible girlfriend!" Annabeth said between breaths." page 47
Meeting The Mentor
Before the three can start the journey, they must train in the art of fighting, by the methof of their choice. They can also be trained in various other activities like fitness, chariot-racing, rock climbing, and any other camp activity available. This is when they meet Chiron, the mentor of the story. He tells them his stories of when Percy went to camp here, and how he was a hero to all, right up untill when he went missing. He told them about how the journey would not be easy, and to be careful for anything trying to get in their way. Chiron also told the trio that if they need any help at all, just to remember where they came from, and to think of him, and help should come right away, but only when greatly needed.
Chiron worked with each seperately, but I want to focus on Jason. When Jason went to swordfighting, he realized that he had a gift. Chiron went through the same training as he did with Percy, but with Jason this time. Chiron gave Jason a pen. When you clicked the top, it turned into a glistening silver sword.
"If you are in grave danger, just remember who you are and who you are fighting for." Chiron said. "See you in training tomorrow." page 189
"The Lost Hero" novel cover by Rick Riordan
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robynfraser.wordpress.com
December 18th, 2011
Here is a video of Rick Riordan himself talking about the book, and giving you some background information. I realize my post above is a little hard to follow for readers who do not know the story of Percy Jackson, so this should fill you in.
The Heroes of Olympus, The Lost Hero
Disney Hyperion
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September 13th, 2010
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