The Hidden Oracle

The Hidden Oracle is the first book in Rick Riordan's Trials of Apollo series, following the god Apollo after he is transformed into a mortal teenager and exiled to Earth. Stripped of his divine powers, Apollo must navigate the world as a sixteen-year-old named Lester Papadopolous while seeking to regain his godhood by completing a series of trials set by Zeus.

The novel blends Riordan's signature mythology-based storytelling with contemporary settings and humor. Apollo encounters both familiar characters from his earlier Percy Jackson universe and new allies as he faces dangerous quests and enemies. The narrative explores themes of redemption, humility, and self-discovery through the perspective of a god forced to experience human vulnerability for the first time.

Riordan's action-driven prose and witty dialogue maintain the series' appeal to both younger readers discovering Greek mythology and longtime fans of his work. The book sets up an overarching narrative arc across the Trials of Apollo sequence while delivering a self-contained adventure that introduces the protagonist's transformation and motivations.

• Part of the Trials of Apollo series (Book 1)
• First published 2016
• Features mythology-inspired fantasy adventure
• Suitable for middle grade and young adult readers
• Published by Disney Hyperion

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