The Last Olympian
Cover of first edition | |
| Author | Rick Riordan |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | John Rocco |
| Series | Percy Jackson & the Olympians (book 5) |
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| Publisher | Disney Hyperion |
Publication date | May 5, 2009 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover), audiobook |
| Pages | 381 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4231-0147-5 |
| OCLC | 299578184 |
| LC Class | PZ7.R4829 Las 2009b |
| Preceded by | The Battle of the Labyrinth |
| Followed by | The Chalice of the Gods The Lost Hero (from The Heroes of Olympus) |
The Last Olympian is a 2009 American children's fantasy action-adventure middle grade children's fiction novel based on Greek mythology written by American author Rick Riordan. It is the fifth and final novel of the original Percy Jackson & the Olympians series and is the direct sequel to The Battle of the Labyrinth. The Last Olympian revolves around the demigod Percy Jackson as he leads his friends in a last stand to protect Mount Olympus.
Upon release, the book received highly positive reviews from various critics. It was also the #1 USA Today bestseller, the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, and #1 Los Angeles Times bestseller.