{"product_id":"9781484780657","title":"The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo Series #3)","description":"\u003cb\u003eLester and Meg go through the Labyrinth in the red-hot third book in the bestselling Trials of Apollo series, now in paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRick Riordan is considered the \"storyteller of the gods\" because of his five #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series based on mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen god\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces new demigods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVillains are based on Roman emperors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestyles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a teaser chapter for Book 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark. But he has to achieve this impossible task without having any godly powers and while being duty-bound to a confounding young daughter of Demeter named Meg. \u003ci\u003eThanks a lot, Dad.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the help of some demigod friends, Lester managed to survive his first two trials, one at Camp Half-Blood, and one in Indianapolis, where Meg received the Dark Prophecy. The words she uttered while seated on the Throne of Memory revealed that an evil triumvirate of Roman emperors plans to attack Camp Jupiter. While Leo flies ahead on Festus to warn the Roman camp, Lester and Meg must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor—and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles—somewhere in the American Southwest. There is one glimmer of hope in the gloom-filled prophecy: \u003ci\u003eThe cloven guide alone the way does know.\u003c\/i\u003e They will have a satyr companion, and Meg knows just who to call upon. . . .","brand":"Disney Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370247721021,"sku":"9781484780657","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781484780657_p0.jpg?v=1771570982","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781484780657","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}