Third book in this exciting and commercial fantasy series, based loosely on Greek mythology but with a modern-day American setting. The writing is action-packed, funny and accessible, appealing to both boys and girls. There will be a major promotional campaign, much of it web-based, and a new jacket look. The Hollywood film release of "Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief" is in the offing, with a rumoured release date of June. Ages: 10+. A dumpbin and bookmarks are available.

Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. For the past fifteen years he has taught at middle schools in the San Francisco Bay area and in Texas. Rick lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief was Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demi-god. It was also the overall winner of the Red House Childrens' Book Award in 2006.

Praise for The Titan's Curse, and other books in the Percy Jackson series: 'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner' - Amanda Craig, The Times 'Funny and fast-paced ... Percy is a hero that every kid will want to emulate' - Sunday Express 'Funny ... very exciting ... but it's the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends' - Guardian 'One of the books of the year ... vastly entertaining' - Independent 'Cool, mad and very funny!' - Flipside