Daughter of the depths

From the creator of Percy Jackson, bestselling author Rick Riordan, comes an all-new adventure, inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Anna Dakar is a freshman at Harding-Bancroft Academy, a five-year high school that produces the world's best marine scientists, sea warriors, navigators, and deep-sea explorers. Anna's parents died during a scientific expedition two years earlier, leaving her only family member, her older brother, Dave, also a student at Harding-Bancroft. Anna's freshman year culminates in a weekend at sea, the details of which are kept secret. She just hopes she has what it takes to succeed. All her fears are dispelled when, on the bus ride to the ship, Anna and her classmates witness a horrific tragedy that will change the course of their lives. But wait, there's more. Anna's chaperone informs her that their rival school, the Earth Institute, and Harding-Bancroft University have been fighting a Cold War for 150 years. But now, the conflict has intensified, and the first-year students are in danger of becoming easy prey. In a race against formidable enemies, Anna will make remarkable friends and discover startling discoveries about her heritage while testing her leadership skills for the first time. Rick Riordan's signature humor, fast-paced storytelling, and diverse cast of characters are all on display in this nautical adventure. Rick Riordan has now sold 180 million copies of his books worldwide. "This is a legend." - The Guardian on Percy Jackson