71 pages • 2 hours read
The Lost Hero
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
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Teacher Introduction
The Lost Hero
- Genre: Fiction; middle grade/young adult contemporary fantasy
- Originally Published: 2010
- Reading Level/Interest: Lexile 660L; grades 5-9
- Structure/Length: 56 chapters; approximately 592 pages; approximately 16 hours, 33 minutes on audio
- Protagonist/Central Conflict: The novel introduces Jason, who finds himself at Camp Half-Blood with no memory, alongside Piper, who has a secret about her father, and Leo, who has a special gift he is trying to understand. They embark on a quest to rescue Hera, confronting Roman mythology and discovering their own destinies. The central conflict revolves around their quest against time, battling ancient enemies, and uncovering their roles in a prophecy that could change the world.
- Potential Sensitivity Issues: Mild fantasy violence; elements of danger and suspense; identity and memory loss; mythical creatures and gods in conflict; parent death
Rick Riordan, Author
- Bio: Born 1964; former teacher turned full-time author; best known for his Percy Jackson and the Olympians series; often combines humor, adventure, and mythology; advocate for diversity in children’s literature
- Other Works: Percy Jackson and the Olympians series (2005-2009); The Kane Chronicles series (2010-2012); Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series (2015-2017); The Trials of Apollo series (2016-2020)
CENTRAL THEMES connected and noted throughout this Teaching Guide:
- Bonds Between Parents and Children
- Power and Responsibility
- The Bond of Friendship
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