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The Mark of Athena

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The seven demigods sail the Argo II toward Rome, and Annabeth carries a personal quest from her mother

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Quick recap

Six months later, the Greek campers arrive at Camp Jupiter aboard the Argo II, the flying ship Leo built. The seven demigods of the prophecy are together, but the Romans think the Greeks are attacking, and tension boils over. The seven flee toward ancient Rome across the Mediterranean to stop Gaea from waking. Annabeth carries a challenge from her mother: follow the Mark of Athena and recover the goddess's giant statue, the Athena Parthenos. The trip runs through Charleston and the Atlantic, with Nico held by the giants. In the final stretch in Rome, the crew loses more than it expected.

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What changed on screen

  1. Behind the scenes3.5 million copies

    Riordan confirmed on 09/27/2012 a first US printing of 3.5 million copies. In its first week the book sold about 237,000.

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  2. Behind the scenesFirst chapter on tour

    Riordan read part of the first chapter on the tour for the last Kane book, The Serpent's Shadow. The cover and the full first chapter went up on Disney's official Heroes of Olympus site.

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