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