John Rocco Books

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.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is the first bestselling book in Rick Riordan's phenomenally successful Percy Jackson series. Half boy. Half God. ALL Hero. Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek God. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. Now I spend my time battling monsters and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea. ----- Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide 'It's Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up' Sunday Times ----- Books by Rick Riordan: The Percy Jackson series: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files The Heroes of Olympus series: The Lost Hero The Son Of Neptune The Mark of Athena The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Files The Kane Chronicles series: The Red Pyramid The Throne of Fire The Serpent's Shadow The Magnus Chase series: Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead The Trials of Apollo series: The Dark Prophecy The Hidden Oracle The Burning Maze

A publisher in New York requested that I share my knowledge of the Greek gods, and I hesitated, concerned about the Olympians' reaction. However, if this helps you understand and survive an encounter with them, I’ll consider it a good deed. Thus begins an engaging exploration where Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, infuses his magic and sarcasm into classic tales. He recounts the world's creation and offers his take on a who's who of ancient deities, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy doesn’t hold back, stating, "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on," emphasizing the chaotic nature of the Golden Age. This novel-sized paperback, featuring vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, is both portable and inviting, making it perfect for introducing young readers to these timeless stories. Praise highlights Percy's ability to revitalize the gods and the engaging storytelling style. The illustrations add drama and clarity, making this a must-have for fans eager to delve into the myths behind the stories. The combination of humor and original Greek myths effectively captivates tweens and teens, ensuring they remain engaged without losing interest.

One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cooking dinner. What's a family to do? When they go up to the roof to escape the heat, they find the lights--in stars that can be seen for a change--and so many neighbors it's like a block party in the sky! On the street below, people are having just as much fun--talking, rollerblading, and eating ice cream before it melts. The boy and his family enjoy being not so busy for once. They even have time to play a board game together. When the electricity is restored, everything can go back to normal . . . but not everyone likes normal. The boy switches off the lights, and out comes the board game again. Using a combination of panels and full bleed illustrations that move from color to black-and-white and back to color, John Rocco shows that if we are willing to put our cares aside for a while, there is party potential in a summer blackout.

Heart-stopping thrills and raucous fun from Whoopi Goldberg in her first book--an illustrated urban fairy tale for kids of all ages. Young Alice has won a fantastic prize worth big bucks that she's sure will change her life forever. But first, she has to claim it--in person--in the big city. Take off with Alice, her misfit pal Robin, and their invisible rabbit friend on a wild and wacky journey. Illustrated in full color.Unpaged.

omnibus press1998,all about the band