Trading Card Hero: Quest for the Olympian Cards

Trading Card Hero: Quest for the Olympian Cards

Kids who love trading cards will love this exciting new series that brings trading cards to life in the real world! Perfect for ages 8–12. Twelve-year-old Tobey Henderson may not be the most popular kid in school, but he’s unbeatable at Clash of the Olympians , the world’s hottest trading card game. But when Tobey pulls a mysterious Olympian Card containing the spirit of Apollo, the game becomes all too real! According to Apollo, the twelve gods of Olympus are trapped inside trading cards, and whoever holds one can bring their cards to life. Now Tobey can summon legendary creatures and mythical weapons from his deck into the real world. But his new powers come with a catch—others are using their Olympian Cards for evil, and Tobey is the only one who can stop them! To collect all twelve Olympian Cards, Tobey will have to learn how to duel for real. But can he really defeat opponents who command cards like Poseidon’s mighty Kraken, Hera’s three-headed Hydra, and Zeus’s electric Sky Serpent? Tobey is about to find out—and if he fails, he’ll lose more than just his cards. Kids 8-12, reluctant readers, and adults will love joining Tobey on his quest to collect all the Olympian Cards. With epic battles, fast-paced action, and laugh-out-loud humor, this fun new series from bestselling author R.L. Ullman delivers an incredible reward—it gets kids to put down their screens and pick up a book! Order your copy today! Praise from Readers' Favorite Book Reviews: ★★★★★ "Trading Card Hero is an exciting blend of Greek mythology and trading card games. It evokes nostalgic memories of watching Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! with vibrant characters and strategic gameplay." ★★★★★ "This is a great book for young readers, especially those who love trading card games. It's a really fun book—and a great way to get kids to part from their screens for a while and get back into reading." ★★★★★ "This is a fast-paced story with plenty of action and a lot of humor along the way. It's easy to follow and so very easy to get drawn into the plot." ★★★★★ "Tobey is a likeable and relatable main character who proves his moral mettle when others might falter. The book dives into compassion, heroism, and the big impact of the choices we make. This is just the first book in the series, and I am already itching for more." ★★★★★ "Fans of middle-grade adventure, especially those drawn to trading card games, mythology, and underdog heroes, will find the story inviting. This is a truly imaginative story with a strong blend of humor, strategy, and world-building. Very highly recommended." R.L. Ullman is the bestselling, award-winning author of books for young readers, including the EPIC ZERO series, THE BOY WITH VIDEO GAME POWERS series, the UNLEGENDARY DRAGON series, and the MONSTER PROBLEMS series. He writes funny, action-packed stories that get kids to put down their screens and pick up a book! R.L. lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and two freeloading dogs with unusually strong editorial opinions.