The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle #TrialsofApollo #Giveaway

May 2, 2016 by dadofdivas 14 Comments

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle is the new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan.

After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus’s favor.

But Apollo has many enemies—gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rick Riordan, dubbed “Storyteller of the Gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of three #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on Greek mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and the Heroes of Olympus, based on Greek and Roman mythology.

Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes. The first book in his Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy based on Norse mythology, The Sword of Summer, also debuted at #1 on the New York Times list.

Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood.

The Hidden Oracle is being released with five retail-specific editions that all hit shelves on May 3^rd. Each edition includes a unique insert that you can get exclusively from that retailer. Collect them all!

Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes a Camp Half-Blood letter from Apollo to Zeus!
Target Exclusive Edition includes an illustrated map of Apollo’s Trials at Camp Half-Blood
Books-a-Million Exclusive Edition includes an Apollo Bumper Sticker (“I’d Rather be Driving by Sun Chariot”)
Walmart Exclusive Edition includes a 2-sided bookmark with character art of Apollo and his mortal counterpart, Lester.
Costco Exclusive Edition includes an illustrated poster depicting the “Plague of Secrets” scene from The Hidden Oracle

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GIVEAWAY

One (1) winner from your site will receive:

The Hidden Oracle (one of the exclusive editions with a surprise insert);
$25 Visa gift card

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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #Giveaway

October 10, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he’s tracked down by an uncle he’s never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. His uncle tells him an impossible secret: Magnus Chase is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants, and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarök, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .

Read the first five chapters here!

Pick up a copy today!

If this looks like fun and you are excited about this, I have another exclusive for Dad of Divas Readers. A Special Magnus Chase Pumpkin Carving stencil!

RICK RIORDAN ONLINE

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Giveaway

How would you like to win this for yourself or for your family? All you need to do is fill out the below form to be entered.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #Giveaway

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Exclusive – New Rick Riordan E-Book Available!

July 1, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

NEW ORIGINAL RICK RIORDAN E-BOOK

As a member of the PERCY PACK I have the inside scoop on a brand new Rick Riordan’s brand new e-book that I wanted to share with all my readers.

DETAILS

Title:

Price: $8.99 / $7.99

On-Sale: July 14, 2015

Description:
Your quest begins! Use your demigod skills in this interactive and customizable adventure story written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan. Combining four short stories, The Two-Headed Guidance Counselor, The Library of Deadly Weapons, My Demon Satyr Tea Party, and My Personal Zombie Apocalypse, your choices will have consequences in this first interactive demigod adventure.

Find it on Today!!

MORE GREAT BOOKS!

The first look at Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard was revealed last week on USA Today.

DETAILS

Title:

On-Sale: October 6, 2015

Description:

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother’s mysterious death, he’s lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he’s tracked down by an uncle he’s never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. His uncle tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants, and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarök, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die . . .

Pre-Order this on !

GREEK HEROES PRE-ORDER

Don’t forget to pre-order , the companion to the national best seller available on Percy Jackson’s birthday, August 18, 2015.

DETAILS

Title: Greek Heroes

On-Sale: August 18, 2015

Description:

Who cut off Medusa’s head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, ( I’ve had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I’m going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan’s legions of devoted fans–and for anyone who needs a hero. So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you’ve got arrows in your quiver. We’re going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we’ll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let’s do this.

Preorder on Amazon

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My 10 Favorite Greek Gods – Beyond The Lightning Thief!

June 22, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I have always been a fan of history and mythology. That being said I read when it first came out ten years ago. Rick Riordan did an amazing job at bringing together mythology and present day together with characters that all readers could relate to. All of the books that came to follow were action-packed thrill rides that not only were entertaining, but they were also educational.

To celebrate the 10 years of The Lightning Thief I wanted to share my Top Ten Favorite Greek Gods (In no Certain Order)!

Zeus – King of the gods, the ruler of Mount Olympus and the god of the Sky, Weather, Thunder, Law, Order and Fate.
Poseidon – God of the Sea, Rivers, Floods, Droughts, Storms, Earthquakes and Horses.
Hermes – Hermes was the god of Travel, Messengers, Trade, Thievery, Cunning Wiles, Language, Writing, Diplomacy, Athletics, and Animal Husbandry
Hephaestus – Hephaestus was the god of Fire, Metalworking, Stonemasonry, Sculpture and Volcanism.
Hades – Hades was the King of the Underworld and the god of Death, the Dead, and the Hidden Wealth of the Earth
Athena – Athena was the goddess of Wisdom, Warfare, Strategy, Heroic Endeavor, Handicrafts and Reason
Apollo – God of Music, Healing, Plague, Prophecies, Poetry, and Archery, Apollo is most notably known as the Sun god.
Aphrodite – God of Love and Beauty
Dionysus – God of Wine, Parties and Festivals, Madness, Civilization, Drunkenness and Pleasure.
Ares – Ares is most famously known as the god of War, Bloodlust, Violence, Manly Courage, and Civil Order

MAGNUS CHASE SNEAK PEEK ON RICKRIORDAN.COM

Catch a sneak peek of available online at ReadRiordan.com!

BARNES & NOBLE COLLECTOR’S EDITION

The perfect gift for new and faithful Percy fans: Barnes & Noble offers customers an exclusive Collector’s Edition of The Lightning Thief to celebrate the 10th anniversary. This version includes extra content from both author and illustrator as well as a specially designed jacket and endpapers. Purchase here.

10^TH ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITY KIT

Available starting June 12^th, visit ReadRiordan.com to download a special 10th anniversary Percy Pack Activity Kit.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse–Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends–one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena–Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

CELEBRATE PERCY’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY with The Lightning Thief, the book that started the internationally best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF has sold millions of copies worldwide, appears on school reading lists nationwide, and inspired a major motion picture. Accolades include:

Included in Time Magazine’s 2014 List of 100 best Young-Adult Books of All Times
A New York Times Notable Book of 20015
A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2005
More than 6 year on the New York Times Best Sellers List (and counting!)

RICK RIORDAN ONLINE

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Giveaway

How would you like to win the above book set for yourself or for your family? All you need to do is fill out the below form to be entered. The contest will run until July 31, 2015.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians box set!

Winner must be a resident of the U.S.

Winners are chosen at random, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!

Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

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