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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

STUDY OBJECTIVES: In accomplishing the components of this Teaching Guide, students will:

  • Develop their understanding of mythological figures and conflicts that serve as a backdrop for the main characters’ quest.
  • Analyze paired texts and other brief resources to make connections via the text’s themes of The Bond of Friendship and Bonds Between Parents and Children.    
  • Create and present a detailed map that demonstrates the geographical and thematic journey of the characters based on textual details.
  • Examine and appraise the author’s purpose and techniques to draw conclusions in structured essay responses regarding the motif of prophecies, the novel’s use of multiple perspectives, and other topics.
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