The Hidden Oracle
by Rick Riordan · The Trials of Apollo, Book 1 series · Grade 5-8 · Ages Ages 10-14
Apollo, the once-powerful Greek god, is turned into a regular teenage boy and dropped into modern-day New York City. To earn his place back on Mount Olympus, he must find help at Camp Half-Blood and face a mysterious danger connected to a missing oracle.
Key vocabulary
An oracle is a person or place that gives messages about the future. In Greek myths, people asked oracles for guidance.
A prophecy is a prediction about what might happen later. It often sounds mysterious and important.
A mortal is a regular living being who can grow old and die. Humans are mortals.
Immortal means able to live forever. Many gods in myths are immortal.
A demigod is someone with one god parent and one human parent. They often have special powers or brave quests.
A quest is a difficult journey to find something or complete an important task. Heroes in stories often go on quests.
A plague is a sickness that spreads to many people or creatures. It can cause big trouble in a story.
A sanctuary is a safe place where someone can rest or be protected. It can feel like a shelter from danger.