The Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy

    The Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy

    by Rick Riordan

    Ages 10-142017
    Middle Grade

    In this second installment of Rick Riordan's series, the former Greek god Apollo continues his quest to regain his immortality while trapped in the body of awkward mortal teenager Lester Papadopoulos. Apollo teams up with Calypso and Leo Valdez to rescue the Oracle of Trophonius and face new mythological threats in Indianapolis. The story features LGBTQ+ representation including references to Apollo's past same-gender relationships, and explores themes of redemption, friendship, and accepting help from others. Characters from diverse cultural backgrounds continue to play important roles in this mythology-based adventure.

    2017Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mythology, Young Adult Fiction

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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