The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for three days, and her vivid nightmares reveal that he's in terrible danger. Now her boyfriend doesn't recognize her, and when a freak storm and strange creatures attack during a school field trip, she, Jason, and Leo are whisked away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood. What is going on?
Leo has a way with tools. His new cabin at Camp Half-Blood is filled with them. Seriously, the place beats Wilderness School hands down, with its weapons training, monsters, and fine-looking girls. What's troubling is the curse everyone keeps talking about, and that a camper's gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist they are all-including Leo-related to a god.
Rick Riordan, the best-selling author of the Percy Jackson series, pumps up the action and suspense in The Lost Hero, the first book in The Heroes of Olympus series. Fans of demi-gods, prophesies, and quests will be left breathless--and panting in anticipation for Book Two. The accessible and dramatic cover art by graphic novelist Nilah Magruder will attract a new generation of readers.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains multiple instances of violence, including swordplay and attacks by mythological gods and monsters, with some bloodshed. The heroes face life-threatening situations, but the violence is not overly graphic. While the book includes action and conflict, it does not contain genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress. The violence is presented in a fantastical context.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have violence?
The book contains multiple instances of violence, including swordplay and attacks by mythological gods and monsters, with some bloodshed. The heroes face life-threatening situations, but the violence is not overly graphic.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have scary content?
While the book includes action and conflict, it does not contain genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress. The violence is presented in a fantastical context.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on Greek and Roman mythology but does not actively discuss or promote specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have racial/cultural content?
The book features diverse characters, but race is not a central theme or plot element. The focus is on the characters' adventures as demigods rather than racial issues.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have profanity?
There is no profanity in the book. A review explicitly states that there isn't any instance of profanity used.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have climate change?
There are no explicit climate themes in the book. The narrative focuses on mythological adventures rather than environmental issues.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have sexual identity?
The book has very little romance or sexual content, as indicated by a review stating that it contains minimal romance/sex.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features both male and female characters, it does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a theme.
Does The Heroes of Olympus, Book One The Lost Hero (new cover) have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes a character who is revealed to be gay, as noted by a review mentioning that Cupid reveals this to other characters. This indicates that LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
