If you're a fan of Uncle Rick (who isn't?), sit down or have someone nearby to catch you when you faint. He has two guidebooks coming out to accompany his new series. (Series? Serieses? Seriesi? How do you say series in plural???)
First up is Camp Half-Blood Confidential, which is an accompaniment to the Trials of Apollo series.
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In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as "What is this place?" and "Do I get to keep the T-shirt?" Newbies can check out the section on the Divine Cabins, read up on Magical Landmarks, and consult the chapter of Training Arenas. But Camp Half-Blood Confidential explores much more than just the buildings and grounds. It includes info that can only be learned from those who live there.
For instance, campers do not always co-exist in peace and harmony. The camp is not run with superior efficiency. Prophecies do not flow forth with great regularity. Sprinkled throughout are stories from heroes who have called Camp Half-Blood home or just passed through on their way to places unknown. Chiron himself introduces the book with a brief history of training based on his millennia of experience. And, of course, there are divine words of wisdom from the god Apollo himself, because . . . well, because the demigod authors would prefer not to be struck down, thank you very much.
This entertaining guidebook to Camp Half-Blood is on-sale August 15, 2017.
Then, we have Hotel Valhalla: Guide to the Norse Worlds, which is a companion to the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy.
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So you've made it to Valhalla. Now what?
This "who's who" guide to the gods, goddesses, and other important figures of Norse mythology was commissioned by Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as manager of Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the same questions from newly deceased heroes at check-in. The profiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personal reflections so you can identify the gods and avoid those awkward introductions if you are fortunate enough to be chosen as one of Odin's brave warriors. Handy facts about other beings round out this go-to tome. You'll never see Ratatosk as a cute little rodent or confuse a dwarf with an elf ever again!
This can't-live-without guide for guests of the Hotel Valhalla is on-sale August 16, 2016.
There will also be a Percy Jackson coloring book coming out!
Are you excited for these books? Which one do you think will be the most interesting?
