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book name the lost hero - hkep：书的名字失去的英雄hkep.com The Merit Prize of English Section Junior Division Name of Winner: Yim Ho Yung Name of School: Belilios Public SchoolTitle of Book Read: The Lost Hero Author: Rick Riordan Publisher: Scholastic Inc. 　　 　　Science fiction is seldom my preference in reading. However, I am glad to have picked up this great book—Rick Riordan’s The Lost Hero, which appears to me not only to be excitements, but also a lesson deep in my heart. 　　The Lost Hero is a story of gods and demigods. Using the Great Prophecy as the thread, it all starts with Jason waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip, failing to remember anything, including his own name. Apparently, he has a girlfriend named Piper, and a best friend named Leo. However, Jason really does not know anything - except the strong feeling that he does not belong there. 　When a freak storm hits during the school trip, the three friends are whisked away to a place called Camp Half-Blood, where they are claimed to be demigods. Adventures then begins to save Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage, as they are acknowledged to be three of the seven half-bloods mentioned in the Great Prophecy to accomplish a most dangerous but important quest, ever attempted by the children of the gods. 　They finally succeed in the rushing back of Jason’s memory which has been taken away by Hera. A risky truth has then been revealed that Jason’s presence in Camp Half-Blood is actually an exchange of leaders with his original camp, the Roman camp. They must try their best to offer peace and complete the quest together. 　To me, the most impressive part of the book is not the magic power or talent of the characters, but the genuine and truthful friendship shown among the three of them. “About your dad—if he’s in trouble, I want to help. I don’t care if it’s a trap or not.” Jason tells Piper, even though he knows that could mean sacrificing his own life, which is absolutely not an easy thing to say, especially with whom he has merely met for three days. Trust and friendship has developed and helps them tide over each and every barrier, resulting in their final success. That is also what we are lacking in getting along with friends. 　The writing technique used in this book leaves me inspired and enlightened as well. Each chapter is written from the perspective of different characters who have his/her own secrets and thoughts. Readers get to know each of their feelings and difficulties in dealing with the many problems during the voyage. Rick Riordan’s fine choice of words has given the characters a distinct personality, and makes the journey interesting and special throughout the whole book. The visions and dreams in the story act as a bridge connecting the gods and the demigods, which also intensify the mystique and supremacy of the gods. Yet, the most delighting one is the skillful use of several Greek mythologies. The author has made use of some of them in a fun way to be parts of the plot, and I find great enjoyment in joining new and old stories together. 　A different story can actually be seen from each perspective of the three main characters in this book. They have their own difficulties and secrets for us to explore. For Jason, he has been considered the leader all the while—no matter in Camp Half-Blood or his original camp, but he always feels alone. Others might challenge his decisions and sometimes, when he has to make hard choices, they will criticize him. It is rather hard to be a good leader, but Jason is absolutely one. He is always trying his best to help his friends in order not to get them hurt. He is responsible and reliable. Such a kind of leader is rare now. As for Leo, he seems doubtful of using his fire ability, as their enemies have ruined his childhood by making him feel guilty of his mother’s death. However, one should be brave to take the first step so as to get oneself out of the woods. That’s the only way to fulfil any goals. Among the three of them, Piper gets the largest challenge. She has to struggle against the choice between saving her father and helping her friends. Once she chooses the former, she has to betray her friends, which is not what she wants. The sincerity of friendship is much admirable. 　I have always thought that good books are those which can reveal the real social situations. The Lost Hero is exactly a polished mirror reflecting the reality. The theme of it sets me quite into deep thought after taking me up and down on a roller coaster. In the story, Hera takes away Jason’s memory temporarily so that he can forget about the conflicts between his own Roman camp and Camp Half-Blood of Greece. At the same time, she makes an exchange of leaders of the two camps so as to give a peace offering to each side. In this way, the two camps get to know each other better without starting the Civil War whenever they come face to face. In reality, we have indeed met such kind of things many times in our daily life. Foes, opponents, competitors―anyone who has once offended you will do. Every time you run into him/her, no matter how happy you originally feel, do you pull a long face immediately? Are you cursing under your breath for meeting a jinx? Most people do. But think more deeply, why does this happen? Also what advantages does this bring us? It is unreasonable for us to hate one for a long-happened reason and for such a long time. Sometimes, try to cast off your resentment and prejudice towards others. That may instead bring you some unexpected surprises. 　The Lost Hero is a very thrilling and thought-provoking story. Rick Riordan’s refined storytelling will never disappoint you. Besides making you laugh and cry and tense at different twists of the story, you’ll probably learn a lot after reading it. I strongly recommend this book for I have no doubt that you would hardly put it down once you leaf through the first page!