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Demigods and Monsters
Date: Sunday, March 20, 2016
Time: 8:09 AM
Authors: Various Authors
Edited by: Rick Riordan/Leah Wilson
Ratings: 5/5
Synopsis: Spend a little more time in Percy Jackson's world - a place where the gods bike among us, monster man snack bars, and each of us has the potential to become a hero.
Find out:
- Why Dionysus might be actually be the best director Camp Half-Blood could have
- How to recognised a monster when you see one
- Why even if we aren't facing manticores and minotaurs, reading myth can still help us deal with the scary things in our lives.
Review: Demigods and Monsters is a compilation of comprehensive essays about anything related to the world of Percy Jackson and The Olympians series. It features the insights of eight famous authors (Rosemary Moore, Cameron Dokey, Paul Collins, Carolyn MacCullough, Ellen Steiner, The Gods Among Us, J&P Voelkel, Jen Han, Sarah Beth Durst, Hilary Wagner, Hilari Bell, Elizabeth E. Wein, Kathi Appelt, Sophie Mason, Nigel Rodgers) regarding the series and guess what? Rick Riordan himself wrote the introduction. That was just WOW.
I really appreciated what Rick wrote in the intro that is served as my fire of inspiration to read through the whole book. Mind you, I am not a sucker for overly technical papers that you'd just die of boredom. But this has totally changed my whole perspective of reading essays and of looking at books on a general note. I just couldn't believe that these authors could come up with alot of takes with a supposed-to-be straightforward series. You know what, the book actually gave me this feeling of being with a wizened man and he is telling me, "You are only seeing the outside.. Look closer.... Read closer." I hope you get what I mean.
From now on, I am most certain that I will look at books at a different level. It's like stepping outside of your comfort zone and just absorb the most extraordinary things that could happen. And then finally, putting it into writing. The essays that have been featured in this cover the following:
- Newbie guide to recognising a monster
- Monster in the retail world - Why should one take caution even when buying a donut?
- Fulfilling a heroic destiny even when one is suffering from a handicap
- Choosing between a life of being forever young and immortal; or being old and wrinkly
- Valid reasons of choosing an almost mad god to run kids summer camp
- How gods and goddesses affect our daily lives
- How would Percy Jackson fare when faced with other mythological monsters
- Do you really want a god or goddesses to become one of your parents?
- Just because one rules the World of the Dead doesn't mean he is wholly bad
- A comparative study between the heroes of the past and of today
- Having a handicap could very well mean that one is destined to fulfill extraordinary things
- The dangers of foreseeing the future - Do you really want to be a seer?
- Stories of the past would always be alive if we continue to believe in it... Influenced by it
- Comprehensive glossary of ancient Greek myth
How good is that? And the good thing is that the essays did not give lifeless accounts of the author's views. Instead, I was treated to amusing reminisces of the Percy Jackson scenes that I love and provided me with equally hilarious new stuff to think about. My favourite essays from this compilation would that be of MacCollough about being a hunter for Artemis and that of Wagner's take on Hades's and Nico's side of heroic goodness.
Would I recommend this book? ABSOLUTELY! This book is a perfect enlightenment for those who want to look closer, to imagine beyond the realms of what was written in the pages. If you are an aspiring book analyst, book reviewer, or a student cramming to get his/her books essays right, then this book is must
Labels: Anthologies, Book Companion, Demigods and Monsters, Greek Mythology, Leah Wilson, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, Spin Off, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Ultimate Guide
Date: Friday, January 1, 2016
Time: 11:46 PM
Authors: Rick Riordan/ Mary-Jane Knight
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: It's the handbook no half-blood should be without: a fully illustrated, in-depth guide to gods, monsters, and all things Percy. This novelty companion to the best-selling series comes complete with trading cards, full-colour diagrams and maps, all packaged in a handy, manual-size book with a crisp, magnetic flap enclosure.
Review: The Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Ultimate Guide could be a book any fan of the series or any budding demigod ought to be. Do not let the dimensions of this book fool you. At 146 pages, it's stuffed to the brim with data on Camp Half-Blood, Greek mythology and also the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series.
The cover itself is amazing - hardbound with hologram pictures and a magnetic clasp. On the surface, it's nearly sort of a diary or a journal. Open the book and you will notice richly illustrated, shiny pages stuffed with plenty of Percy Jackson/Greek mythology information. This book is divided into eight sections as follows;
- Percy Jackson - All regarding Percy, as well as his family and his childhood.
- Life at the camp - Map of Camp Half-Blood, ten signs that you could also be a half-blood, a cool full-colour photo/drawing of the cabins, introduction to the campers and different camp characters, and numerous camp info/trivia.
- Gods and Spirits - Kronos, the Olympian Gods, minor gods and spirits.
- Percy Jackson's Bestiary - The varied beasts and monsters that Percy and his friends met within the books.
- The Labyrinth - The various encounters from the Labyrinth.
- The Underworld - All regarding Hades and his domains.
- The Storehouse of the Gods - The varied artifacts and curiosities from the books.
- Compendium - The mortals we tend to meet within the books, different characters.
For those that aren't as aware of the Greek mythology, this can be a good orientation to the varied gods, goddesses, titans, heroes, stories, beasts and creatures that are coated or introduced within the series.
This is a superb book for any fan of the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series. It's an exact must have for any demigod/half-blood that may be enjoyed even long they've finished reading the series.
Labels: Book Companion, Greek Mythology, Mary-Jane Knight, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Ultimate Guide, Rick Riordan
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Demigod Files
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2015
Time: 7:11 AM
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Contents:
- Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot
- Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon
- Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades
Review: Rick Riordan whom I have called both my current favourite author and the American J.K. Rowling, I enjoyed The Demigod Files far more than I did the similar later, The Demigod Diaries by which I felt sadly let down if not betrayed. The Demigod Files' stories between four and five of the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series, a climactic time for the series. Percy Jackson was my introduction to Rick Riordan. Perhaps that's another reason why I prefer The Demigod Files to The Demigod Diaries.
Like The Demigod Diaries, The Demigod Files consists of three short stories by Rick Riordan alongside interviews with several key characters and a few easy puzzles. Also included are illustrations of some of the characters and a useful chart of the Greek gods, their domains, their sacred animals, and symbols.
All three of these short stories unlike those of The Demigod Diaries, are written from the point-of-view of Percy Jackson, who perhaps at least partially because of his familiarity and Riordan's ease in his voice, is one of my favourite of the many voices that I have seen Riordan capture.
In these stories Riordan expands several key side characters, especially Silena Beauregard. By the end of Percy Jackson and The Olympians and the beginning of The Heroes of Olympus, Silena is regarded in a better light by campers at Camp Half-Blood than I have ever regarded her, and the campers regard for her has always thrown me. She almost needs the bolstering from Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon.
The others with whom Percy interacts in these tales - Clarisse La Rue, Charles Beckendorf, Nico DiAngelo, and Thalia Grace - I did not need to learn more about them in these short stories, as I needed to learn more about Silena. And even the titan Iapetus. Where it was explained on why his memory has been wiped. But I was glad to spend time with them and to share in their adventures.
Riordan is a master of adventure stories. In all of these, the demigods faced monsters, deadlines, and impossible odds (the usual trials of Riordan book). Riordan also tempers all of the dread with his usual humour, a somewhat dry humor, I suppose that relies alot on a tone and sarcasm that does not match the situation. These stories are scattered with such lines as "A girl starts trying to kill you, you know she's into you" (p. 35), "One dragon can ruin your whole day" (p. 33), "It's great when you're a celebrity to squids" (p. 22). Out of context none of those have made me laugh, but when paired with imminent danger in which the demigod find himself, these nuggets of humour are so unexpected that they do wonders to lighten the tone without killing it. That balance of humour and peril takes talent.Labels: Fantasy, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, Short Stories, The Demigod Files, Young Adult
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The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
Date:
Time: 6:09 AM
Author: Rick Riordan featuring: Hayley Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Contents:
- The Diary of Luke Castellan
- Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes
- Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford
- Son of Magic (Hayley Riordan)
Review: The Demigod Diaries are a collection of short stories in the world of Percy Jackson and The Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus series. It includes three tales by Rick Riordan, author of those two series, and the premier work by his sixteen-year old son, Hayley. Rick writes an entry from Luke Castellan's diary, expanding the scene recounted in The Last Olympian where Annabeth meets Luke and Thalia; a short adventure that takes place between the two series involving Percy, Annabeth and Hermes; a tale of Leo, Piper, and Jason of The Heroes of Olympus battling Maenads whilst on a quest to make peace with an enchanted table. Hayley's story is the tale of the children of the minor gods who sided with the titans who is rejected after the was by Camp Half-Blood.
The book includes puzzles and author's notes. The puzzles were all too easy for me, but I enjoyed reading conversational notes.
Whilst all of these are enjoyable escapades, there is little overarching plot - or even world - building here. Hayley's story may actually do the most to expand the world - and I am not sure whether or not to consider his tale canon.
Possibly because I'd already read The Mark of Athena the deadlines here, though just as imminent as any others written by Rick, seem to me be less threatening. Percy and Annabeth must complete their quest or Hermes will not finish his deliveries on time and will be greatly embarrassed. Leo, Piper and Jason must complete their quest or Argo II will self-destruct, taking a large section of the forest with it. Whilst Argo II is essential to the later save-the-world plot, it is not immediately necessary and I know that the Argo II does sail, and so I really wasn't feeling the pressure as strongly as I'd have liked. Luke and Thalia's reads most like an excerpt from a larger Riordan novel - but then, it sort of is, since we've already seen the ending of that tale in The Last Olympian.
Haley's story is the darkest, the tale of a demigod forced to go it alone, pursued by and dueling to the death with his godly sister. Hayley has an interesting point of view, taking the voice of a jaded, mortal author rather than his jaded demigod hero. The writing itself is not as polished as I should like, occasionally shifting out of his narrator and occasionally breaking character, but it is certainly commendable for a sixteen-year-old.
Labels: Fantasy, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, Short Stories, The Demigod Diaries, The Heroes of Olympus
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Last Olympian
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Time: 10:49 PM
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the titans. Kronos is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, his power only grows.
The prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfold . And as the battle for Western Civilisation rages on the street of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.
Review: I tried to read the series as an e-book and I wasn't successful cus I feel dizzy every time so I decided to spend mega bucks to purchase the whole set. I simply love the whole plot because it came at a time when the literary world was inundated with too many stories on vampires and werewolves. Honestly, vampires are so passe. Hello, Buffy? And so far, nothing beats the love story, complexity, and magical elements in Buffy.
Anyway, it was about the supernatural as well but it involved Greek mythology - not your usual supernatural plot. I give this book a 4.5 because of the refreshing plot but it contained elements found in other books. I found similarities between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. But anyway, I still enjoyed it despite the similarities in two books.
The Last Olympian is the last book in the series (total of five books in all if you didn't know it already) and finally, after four books of hinting about the prophecy, you finally get to find out what it means. And the prophecy says... you should read the book. Hint: Someone will die. In fact many "someone's" will die.
It basically points out that everything starts with home, with your family. I was actually surprised when I read that The Last Olympian was an unmentioned god in the previous four books and actually not thought of it very much. Good point though when she (yes, The Last Olympian is a female god) explains that home is important and that even when everyone else leaves, she stays.
For the positive side of the book, it's quite entertaining and kudos to the humour portrayed in each book. Plus points for the updated pop culture references. However, the story was just not complex enough for it to earn the title of "one of my favourites". Granted, it's a good book, a great plot, and fun to read.
But still do I recommend you to go and read it and pay all your hard-earned cash (or at least your parents' hard-earned cash) on these books? YES. Very much so. Or you can put it in your Christmas Wish List (since it's still around). It's great for light reading, a book good enough to read repeatedly.
Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Last Olympian, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth
Date:
Time: 9:41 PM
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical.
Time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe heaven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth - a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn.
Review: Whenever I read a book from the Percy Jackson series, I am always welcomed with one huge problem that affects my ability to write down to earth, honest and well written reviews and that's that I get so sucked into the world that Riordan has created each and every time, so much so, that I forget to even make any notes and too lazy to make a review after I read it. Therefore, most review mentions pass me by in a wave of awe, however, as always I will do my best to convey how much I enjoy this series and how Battle of the Labyrinth only helped develop that enjoyment.
The only real issue I had with this book and in fact the series so far is how I feel too old for this series. But it's fine though as I tried to dismiss that idea. There's no such thing as age here. It's just a number. It's a strange concept, but Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and so on, they are still much younger than I am and because of this, the actual feel of the novels feels young and I sometimes struggle to come to terms with . I am all for the characters exploring their youth and their emotions towards one another, but I refuse to wait five novels for Percy to release her care for Annabeth. Riordan takes the mickey at this point and if I do not get a good shippy moment in The Last Olympian, things are going down.
Other than this minor -but huge- issue, Battle of the Labyrinth was a novel much like the others. When I wasn't immersed completely into the world that Riordan continues to create, or in awe over just how many historical and legendary characters from Greek Mythology he managed to include, or getting annoyed due to lack of Percabeth, Battle of Labyrinth was action ridden, character development inclusive and had plenty of twists and turns that I've come to expect from Riordan. Picking out individual moments is so difficult because he blends them so wonderfully and perfectly together, not one scene feels out of touch or out of place within the novel, no character feels conveniently placed or unnecessary throughout and I can honestly confirm that this man is indeed the American J.K. Rowling - his world building, his characters and the emotions he conveys through them and creates within myself is enough to compete with the lady herself and if I could surround myself with their works for the rest of my life, I would do that.
As always, there were honestly some fantastic memorable moments that I really enjoyed in this novel, from the Poseidon meeting in the final chapter (which was just hilarious, we all know where Percy gets his humour, don't we?) to Nico's development and use in this novel (who yes, I am really slowly developing a weird crush on, but that age gap, it's not so fair) but generally, there's just a wonderful, awe inspiring, and hugely enjoyable feel to his works. Riordan creates these novels that I can fall in love with and to read throughout the night, he creates emotions in me for characters I didn't know I would enjoy and has a bag of plot twists ready to unleash at any moment that throws me seconds every time. I understand that there's very little chance I can talk about this review because I was so lost within the story, but if you've read and enjoyed the other three in this series, there really isn't any excuse not to read this novel, it's just as fantastic as the rest and is written by a genius, what else do you really need to know?Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Battle of the Labyrinth, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Titan's Curse
Date:
Time: 7:24 PM
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: When Percy Jackson received an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies at his side; his trusty bronze sword Riptide; and... a ride from his mom.
The demigods race to the rescue to find that Grover has made an important discovery; two new powerful half-bloods, whose parentage is unknown. But that's not awaits them. The titan lord, Kronos, has set up a devious trap, and the young heroes have just fallen prey.
Review: This book was another roller coaster. I finished reading this book in just two days and now I am posting the review, which is my style because I am lazy when it comes to reviewing books after reading them. See, The Heroes of Olympus have been posted prior to the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series which is kind of wrong. But no matter, cus what important is I eventually do post them.
This series gets better by the book and the plot is so amazing that makes you want to read the series without stopping. I adored this book very much like each book in this series.
In this book we follow Percy, Thalia and Annabeth in a mission to save Grover (who is always in some kind of trouble) from a military school that is controlled by a person called "The General" and he is one of their new enemies that they have to fight. In that school, Grover found two new demigods (Bianca and Nico) who needs rescuing and that's the job for Percy and his squad.
Bianca and Nico are two of the new additions in this book. I liked Bianca, I found her kindhearted and sweet and I love how she takes care of her brother and how she always think of him even though she can be a bit reckless. As for Nico, I totally loved him. I loved that he was kind of mystery to them and they didn't know where he belonged to until the end of the book because I as well was wondering, which made me read faster, almost without stopping. It's just I still have some errands to do.
Also, a new goddess was introduced, Artemis and her squad of huntresses. In my opinion, they were a bunch of obnoxious I didn't like. I understand their promise of celibacy, and no men and no love, but that's not the reason for them to be mean and rude! Ugh! They really annoyed me. Zoe was their leader and in my opinion, she is harsh but at the same time, she is a badass and once you know her story, your heart will soften for her.
Again, as I said in the second's book review , I loved how I get to see the characters grow up because it's wonderful the way the author make small tweaks and alterations in their characters that make them sound older than the last book and that's really smart. So kudos to Rick Riordan for that.
The ending was perfect and epic and just keep you on your toes until you pick up the next book.
My only critique for this series is that the style of the writing follows the same outline, which is weakness in my opinion. But it doesn't affect how awesome the characters, the story, and the world that Rick Riordan creates. Too epic and AMAZING. The book is totally funny and I love funny books because I have fun whilst reading them and Rick Riordan is doing a great job in that area.
Great book. Great characters. Great story. Great storyline. Just read it.Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Titan's Curse, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters
Date:
Time: 6:08 PM
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: Percy Jackson's seventh-grade year has set foot on his New York prep-school campus. But when an innocent game of dodge ball song Percy and his classmates turns into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants, things get... well ugly. And the unexpected arrival of his friend Annabeth brings more bad news: the magical borders that protect Camp Half-Blood have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and unless a cure is found, the only safe haven for demigods will be destroyed.
Percy and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a stunning new secret about his family - one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honour or simply a cruel joke.
Review: This book set a platform for a tantalizing third book.
Like The Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters is packed with compelling drama and hilarious adventures. And if you are even slightly familiar with Greek mythology you'll have a blast reading Rick Riordan's re-imagining of the Greek myths and the way he has updated the gods and their stories to fit them into the modern world and the world of Percy Jackson. Rick Riordan has a keen sense of comedy. Chapter Three, "We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment" describes the 'Chariot of Damnation" driven by three sisters: Temptest, Anger, and Wasp, who between the three of them share one eye and a tooth. It's one of the most hilarious episodes in the book. The ride in the "Chariot of Damnation" is very reminiscent of Harry Potter's ride in the Knight Bus in book three, The Prisoner of Azkaban (actually more reminiscent of the movie than the book), only this is more infinitely funny.
Also, like in The Lightning Thief, Rick Riordan comes up once again with some brilliant titles. Apart from "We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment" there's also "We Hitch a Ride with Dead Confederates" and "We Meet the Sheep of Doom".
Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters is an outstanding book and a fitting and fantastic sequel to Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. All the characters have their own quirks and idiosyncrasies depending upon which part of the Greek mythology Riordan has pulled them out from. And yet the character development is fantastic. Luke, who betrays Camp Half-Blood, in the first book, emerges as a perfect antithesis to Percy, a strong and sure villain to the doubtful and flawed hero. Along with Kronos (the king of the titans and the Voldemort of this series), he is the arch nemesis for Percy. Annabeth lives up to her genes and it is evident that she is indeed the daughter of the goddess of wisdom, Athena. The friendship that she shares with Percy is very deftly and interestingly handled by Riordan. Tyson, one of the new characters in the book, takes much of the readers' sympathy for his simplicity and sweetness. It remains to be seen if he plays any role in the book to come.
Like the first book, the sequel is a roll licking page-turning series. Readers would love the fast pace and the excitement of the adventures that befall Percy, Annabeth and Tyson. There's something dramatic happening on every other page and never does the pace falter. It's the kind of book you compulsively read in a single sitting over a few hours. I started reading it after lunch and finished the last few pages over tea. The end of the book, as I have mentioned earlier, is a cliffhanger and will ensure that readers make a beeline to the book shops when the next installment hits the market.Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Date:
Time: 4:35 PM
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 5/5
Synopsis: Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seems to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus' master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.
Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus' stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief; he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Review: Compared somewhat to the likes of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief is a mid-school/YA novel full of adventure, friendship, the trials of school and peers, and Greek Mythology. Adults and school age children alike will find something in this pages that is appealing.
I read this book in two sittings. It is, as usual, better than the film version. In the movie version, Percy Jackson is older, maybe 15 or 16, which I thought better suited the developmental level of the protagonist. However, by comparison, Harry Potter was just 11 when he discovered he was a wizard. Percy was 12 in this first book. Having your lead character as young as Percy is portrayed in Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, gives alot of room to grow in future book so it is good planning on the part of the author, Rick Riordan, to age Percy in this manner. Percy does seem older than his years but when one considers he grew up without a real father figure and felt somewhat responsible for his mother, he would, out of necessity and experience, be more mature than his school counterparts.
The Lightning Thief presents the value of friendship, responsibility, trust, and honour in a fantasy novel that will especially appeal to boys. Percy faces many trials, terrors and enjoys adventures that strengthen his character whilst entertaining the readers. With chapter titles like "I Ruin A Perfectly Good Bus", "I Plunge To My Death" and "I Become Supreme Lord Of The Bathroom" I would like to take back what I said at The Red Pyramid that I don't give too much attention on the chapter titles. Cus here, even the reluctant reader will be enticed to delve into the pages of Percy's story.
All in all, I enjoyed Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief and found it to be a fast and captivating read. I recommend this especially to mid-school and high school teenagers and even tweens. It is especially good to find a book that appeals to such a wide range of individuals, particularly boys. You will find it entertaining regardless of your age.
The all-around conclusion was that each one of us found Percy Jackson to be an enjoyable read. We all enjoyed the creative chapter headings and the Greek mythology theme. For some, the book surpassed expectations. Some of us had seen the movie prior to reading the book but were unanimous in noting the book appealed to us more than the movie Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief, Young Adult
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Demigods and Monsters
Authors: Various Authors
Edited by: Rick Riordan/Leah Wilson
Ratings: 5/5
Synopsis: Spend a little more time in Percy Jackson's world - a place where the gods bike among us, monster man snack bars, and each of us has the potential to become a hero.
Find out:
- Why Dionysus might be actually be the best director Camp Half-Blood could have
- How to recognised a monster when you see one
- Why even if we aren't facing manticores and minotaurs, reading myth can still help us deal with the scary things in our lives.
Review: Demigods and Monsters is a compilation of comprehensive essays about anything related to the world of Percy Jackson and The Olympians series. It features the insights of eight famous authors (Rosemary Moore, Cameron Dokey, Paul Collins, Carolyn MacCullough, Ellen Steiner, The Gods Among Us, J&P Voelkel, Jen Han, Sarah Beth Durst, Hilary Wagner, Hilari Bell, Elizabeth E. Wein, Kathi Appelt, Sophie Mason, Nigel Rodgers) regarding the series and guess what? Rick Riordan himself wrote the introduction. That was just WOW.
I really appreciated what Rick wrote in the intro that is served as my fire of inspiration to read through the whole book. Mind you, I am not a sucker for overly technical papers that you'd just die of boredom. But this has totally changed my whole perspective of reading essays and of looking at books on a general note. I just couldn't believe that these authors could come up with alot of takes with a supposed-to-be straightforward series. You know what, the book actually gave me this feeling of being with a wizened man and he is telling me, "You are only seeing the outside.. Look closer.... Read closer." I hope you get what I mean.
From now on, I am most certain that I will look at books at a different level. It's like stepping outside of your comfort zone and just absorb the most extraordinary things that could happen. And then finally, putting it into writing. The essays that have been featured in this cover the following:
- Newbie guide to recognising a monster
- Monster in the retail world - Why should one take caution even when buying a donut?
- Fulfilling a heroic destiny even when one is suffering from a handicap
- Choosing between a life of being forever young and immortal; or being old and wrinkly
- Valid reasons of choosing an almost mad god to run kids summer camp
- How gods and goddesses affect our daily lives
- How would Percy Jackson fare when faced with other mythological monsters
- Do you really want a god or goddesses to become one of your parents?
- Just because one rules the World of the Dead doesn't mean he is wholly bad
- A comparative study between the heroes of the past and of today
- Having a handicap could very well mean that one is destined to fulfill extraordinary things
- The dangers of foreseeing the future - Do you really want to be a seer?
- Stories of the past would always be alive if we continue to believe in it... Influenced by it
- Comprehensive glossary of ancient Greek myth
How good is that? And the good thing is that the essays did not give lifeless accounts of the author's views. Instead, I was treated to amusing reminisces of the Percy Jackson scenes that I love and provided me with equally hilarious new stuff to think about. My favourite essays from this compilation would that be of MacCollough about being a hunter for Artemis and that of Wagner's take on Hades's and Nico's side of heroic goodness.
Would I recommend this book? ABSOLUTELY! This book is a perfect enlightenment for those who want to look closer, to imagine beyond the realms of what was written in the pages. If you are an aspiring book analyst, book reviewer, or a student cramming to get his/her books essays right, then this book is must
Labels: Anthologies, Book Companion, Demigods and Monsters, Greek Mythology, Leah Wilson, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, Spin Off, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Ultimate Guide
Authors: Rick Riordan/ Mary-Jane Knight
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: It's the handbook no half-blood should be without: a fully illustrated, in-depth guide to gods, monsters, and all things Percy. This novelty companion to the best-selling series comes complete with trading cards, full-colour diagrams and maps, all packaged in a handy, manual-size book with a crisp, magnetic flap enclosure.
Review: The Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Ultimate Guide could be a book any fan of the series or any budding demigod ought to be. Do not let the dimensions of this book fool you. At 146 pages, it's stuffed to the brim with data on Camp Half-Blood, Greek mythology and also the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series.
The cover itself is amazing - hardbound with hologram pictures and a magnetic clasp. On the surface, it's nearly sort of a diary or a journal. Open the book and you will notice richly illustrated, shiny pages stuffed with plenty of Percy Jackson/Greek mythology information. This book is divided into eight sections as follows;
- Percy Jackson - All regarding Percy, as well as his family and his childhood.
- Life at the camp - Map of Camp Half-Blood, ten signs that you could also be a half-blood, a cool full-colour photo/drawing of the cabins, introduction to the campers and different camp characters, and numerous camp info/trivia.
- Gods and Spirits - Kronos, the Olympian Gods, minor gods and spirits.
- Percy Jackson's Bestiary - The varied beasts and monsters that Percy and his friends met within the books.
- The Labyrinth - The various encounters from the Labyrinth.
- The Underworld - All regarding Hades and his domains.
- The Storehouse of the Gods - The varied artifacts and curiosities from the books.
- Compendium - The mortals we tend to meet within the books, different characters.
For those that aren't as aware of the Greek mythology, this can be a good orientation to the varied gods, goddesses, titans, heroes, stories, beasts and creatures that are coated or introduced within the series.
This is a superb book for any fan of the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series. It's an exact must have for any demigod/half-blood that may be enjoyed even long they've finished reading the series.
Labels: Book Companion, Greek Mythology, Mary-Jane Knight, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Ultimate Guide, Rick Riordan
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Demigod Files
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Contents:
- Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot
- Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon
- Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades
Review: Rick Riordan whom I have called both my current favourite author and the American J.K. Rowling, I enjoyed The Demigod Files far more than I did the similar later, The Demigod Diaries by which I felt sadly let down if not betrayed. The Demigod Files' stories between four and five of the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series, a climactic time for the series. Percy Jackson was my introduction to Rick Riordan. Perhaps that's another reason why I prefer The Demigod Files to The Demigod Diaries.
Like The Demigod Diaries, The Demigod Files consists of three short stories by Rick Riordan alongside interviews with several key characters and a few easy puzzles. Also included are illustrations of some of the characters and a useful chart of the Greek gods, their domains, their sacred animals, and symbols.
All three of these short stories unlike those of The Demigod Diaries, are written from the point-of-view of Percy Jackson, who perhaps at least partially because of his familiarity and Riordan's ease in his voice, is one of my favourite of the many voices that I have seen Riordan capture.
In these stories Riordan expands several key side characters, especially Silena Beauregard. By the end of Percy Jackson and The Olympians and the beginning of The Heroes of Olympus, Silena is regarded in a better light by campers at Camp Half-Blood than I have ever regarded her, and the campers regard for her has always thrown me. She almost needs the bolstering from Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon.
The others with whom Percy interacts in these tales - Clarisse La Rue, Charles Beckendorf, Nico DiAngelo, and Thalia Grace - I did not need to learn more about them in these short stories, as I needed to learn more about Silena. And even the titan Iapetus. Where it was explained on why his memory has been wiped. But I was glad to spend time with them and to share in their adventures.
Riordan is a master of adventure stories. In all of these, the demigods faced monsters, deadlines, and impossible odds (the usual trials of Riordan book). Riordan also tempers all of the dread with his usual humour, a somewhat dry humor, I suppose that relies alot on a tone and sarcasm that does not match the situation. These stories are scattered with such lines as "A girl starts trying to kill you, you know she's into you" (p. 35), "One dragon can ruin your whole day" (p. 33), "It's great when you're a celebrity to squids" (p. 22). Out of context none of those have made me laugh, but when paired with imminent danger in which the demigod find himself, these nuggets of humour are so unexpected that they do wonders to lighten the tone without killing it. That balance of humour and peril takes talent.Labels: Fantasy, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, Short Stories, The Demigod Files, Young Adult
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The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
Author: Rick Riordan featuring: Hayley Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Contents:
- The Diary of Luke Castellan
- Percy Jackson and the Staff of Hermes
- Leo Valdez and the Quest for Buford
- Son of Magic (Hayley Riordan)
Review: The Demigod Diaries are a collection of short stories in the world of Percy Jackson and The Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus series. It includes three tales by Rick Riordan, author of those two series, and the premier work by his sixteen-year old son, Hayley. Rick writes an entry from Luke Castellan's diary, expanding the scene recounted in The Last Olympian where Annabeth meets Luke and Thalia; a short adventure that takes place between the two series involving Percy, Annabeth and Hermes; a tale of Leo, Piper, and Jason of The Heroes of Olympus battling Maenads whilst on a quest to make peace with an enchanted table. Hayley's story is the tale of the children of the minor gods who sided with the titans who is rejected after the was by Camp Half-Blood.
The book includes puzzles and author's notes. The puzzles were all too easy for me, but I enjoyed reading conversational notes.
Whilst all of these are enjoyable escapades, there is little overarching plot - or even world - building here. Hayley's story may actually do the most to expand the world - and I am not sure whether or not to consider his tale canon.
Possibly because I'd already read The Mark of Athena the deadlines here, though just as imminent as any others written by Rick, seem to me be less threatening. Percy and Annabeth must complete their quest or Hermes will not finish his deliveries on time and will be greatly embarrassed. Leo, Piper and Jason must complete their quest or Argo II will self-destruct, taking a large section of the forest with it. Whilst Argo II is essential to the later save-the-world plot, it is not immediately necessary and I know that the Argo II does sail, and so I really wasn't feeling the pressure as strongly as I'd have liked. Luke and Thalia's reads most like an excerpt from a larger Riordan novel - but then, it sort of is, since we've already seen the ending of that tale in The Last Olympian.
Haley's story is the darkest, the tale of a demigod forced to go it alone, pursued by and dueling to the death with his godly sister. Hayley has an interesting point of view, taking the voice of a jaded, mortal author rather than his jaded demigod hero. The writing itself is not as polished as I should like, occasionally shifting out of his narrator and occasionally breaking character, but it is certainly commendable for a sixteen-year-old.
Labels: Fantasy, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, Short Stories, The Demigod Diaries, The Heroes of Olympus
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Last Olympian
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the titans. Kronos is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, his power only grows.
The prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfold . And as the battle for Western Civilisation rages on the street of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.
Review: I tried to read the series as an e-book and I wasn't successful cus I feel dizzy every time so I decided to spend mega bucks to purchase the whole set. I simply love the whole plot because it came at a time when the literary world was inundated with too many stories on vampires and werewolves. Honestly, vampires are so passe. Hello, Buffy? And so far, nothing beats the love story, complexity, and magical elements in Buffy.
Anyway, it was about the supernatural as well but it involved Greek mythology - not your usual supernatural plot. I give this book a 4.5 because of the refreshing plot but it contained elements found in other books. I found similarities between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. But anyway, I still enjoyed it despite the similarities in two books.
The Last Olympian is the last book in the series (total of five books in all if you didn't know it already) and finally, after four books of hinting about the prophecy, you finally get to find out what it means. And the prophecy says... you should read the book. Hint: Someone will die. In fact many "someone's" will die.
It basically points out that everything starts with home, with your family. I was actually surprised when I read that The Last Olympian was an unmentioned god in the previous four books and actually not thought of it very much. Good point though when she (yes, The Last Olympian is a female god) explains that home is important and that even when everyone else leaves, she stays.
For the positive side of the book, it's quite entertaining and kudos to the humour portrayed in each book. Plus points for the updated pop culture references. However, the story was just not complex enough for it to earn the title of "one of my favourites". Granted, it's a good book, a great plot, and fun to read.
But still do I recommend you to go and read it and pay all your hard-earned cash (or at least your parents' hard-earned cash) on these books? YES. Very much so. Or you can put it in your Christmas Wish List (since it's still around). It's great for light reading, a book good enough to read repeatedly.
Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Last Olympian, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical.
Time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe heaven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth - a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn.
Review: Whenever I read a book from the Percy Jackson series, I am always welcomed with one huge problem that affects my ability to write down to earth, honest and well written reviews and that's that I get so sucked into the world that Riordan has created each and every time, so much so, that I forget to even make any notes and too lazy to make a review after I read it. Therefore, most review mentions pass me by in a wave of awe, however, as always I will do my best to convey how much I enjoy this series and how Battle of the Labyrinth only helped develop that enjoyment.
The only real issue I had with this book and in fact the series so far is how I feel too old for this series. But it's fine though as I tried to dismiss that idea. There's no such thing as age here. It's just a number. It's a strange concept, but Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and so on, they are still much younger than I am and because of this, the actual feel of the novels feels young and I sometimes struggle to come to terms with . I am all for the characters exploring their youth and their emotions towards one another, but I refuse to wait five novels for Percy to release her care for Annabeth. Riordan takes the mickey at this point and if I do not get a good shippy moment in The Last Olympian, things are going down.
Other than this minor -but huge- issue, Battle of the Labyrinth was a novel much like the others. When I wasn't immersed completely into the world that Riordan continues to create, or in awe over just how many historical and legendary characters from Greek Mythology he managed to include, or getting annoyed due to lack of Percabeth, Battle of Labyrinth was action ridden, character development inclusive and had plenty of twists and turns that I've come to expect from Riordan. Picking out individual moments is so difficult because he blends them so wonderfully and perfectly together, not one scene feels out of touch or out of place within the novel, no character feels conveniently placed or unnecessary throughout and I can honestly confirm that this man is indeed the American J.K. Rowling - his world building, his characters and the emotions he conveys through them and creates within myself is enough to compete with the lady herself and if I could surround myself with their works for the rest of my life, I would do that.
As always, there were honestly some fantastic memorable moments that I really enjoyed in this novel, from the Poseidon meeting in the final chapter (which was just hilarious, we all know where Percy gets his humour, don't we?) to Nico's development and use in this novel (who yes, I am really slowly developing a weird crush on, but that age gap, it's not so fair) but generally, there's just a wonderful, awe inspiring, and hugely enjoyable feel to his works. Riordan creates these novels that I can fall in love with and to read throughout the night, he creates emotions in me for characters I didn't know I would enjoy and has a bag of plot twists ready to unleash at any moment that throws me seconds every time. I understand that there's very little chance I can talk about this review because I was so lost within the story, but if you've read and enjoyed the other three in this series, there really isn't any excuse not to read this novel, it's just as fantastic as the rest and is written by a genius, what else do you really need to know?Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Battle of the Labyrinth, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Titan's Curse
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: When Percy Jackson received an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies at his side; his trusty bronze sword Riptide; and... a ride from his mom.
The demigods race to the rescue to find that Grover has made an important discovery; two new powerful half-bloods, whose parentage is unknown. But that's not awaits them. The titan lord, Kronos, has set up a devious trap, and the young heroes have just fallen prey.
Review: This book was another roller coaster. I finished reading this book in just two days and now I am posting the review, which is my style because I am lazy when it comes to reviewing books after reading them. See, The Heroes of Olympus have been posted prior to the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series which is kind of wrong. But no matter, cus what important is I eventually do post them.
This series gets better by the book and the plot is so amazing that makes you want to read the series without stopping. I adored this book very much like each book in this series.
In this book we follow Percy, Thalia and Annabeth in a mission to save Grover (who is always in some kind of trouble) from a military school that is controlled by a person called "The General" and he is one of their new enemies that they have to fight. In that school, Grover found two new demigods (Bianca and Nico) who needs rescuing and that's the job for Percy and his squad.
Bianca and Nico are two of the new additions in this book. I liked Bianca, I found her kindhearted and sweet and I love how she takes care of her brother and how she always think of him even though she can be a bit reckless. As for Nico, I totally loved him. I loved that he was kind of mystery to them and they didn't know where he belonged to until the end of the book because I as well was wondering, which made me read faster, almost without stopping. It's just I still have some errands to do.
Also, a new goddess was introduced, Artemis and her squad of huntresses. In my opinion, they were a bunch of obnoxious I didn't like. I understand their promise of celibacy, and no men and no love, but that's not the reason for them to be mean and rude! Ugh! They really annoyed me. Zoe was their leader and in my opinion, she is harsh but at the same time, she is a badass and once you know her story, your heart will soften for her.
Again, as I said in the second's book review , I loved how I get to see the characters grow up because it's wonderful the way the author make small tweaks and alterations in their characters that make them sound older than the last book and that's really smart. So kudos to Rick Riordan for that.
The ending was perfect and epic and just keep you on your toes until you pick up the next book.
My only critique for this series is that the style of the writing follows the same outline, which is weakness in my opinion. But it doesn't affect how awesome the characters, the story, and the world that Rick Riordan creates. Too epic and AMAZING. The book is totally funny and I love funny books because I have fun whilst reading them and Rick Riordan is doing a great job in that area.
Great book. Great characters. Great story. Great storyline. Just read it.Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Titan's Curse, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 4.5/5
Synopsis: Percy Jackson's seventh-grade year has set foot on his New York prep-school campus. But when an innocent game of dodge ball song Percy and his classmates turns into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants, things get... well ugly. And the unexpected arrival of his friend Annabeth brings more bad news: the magical borders that protect Camp Half-Blood have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and unless a cure is found, the only safe haven for demigods will be destroyed.
Percy and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a stunning new secret about his family - one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honour or simply a cruel joke.
Review: This book set a platform for a tantalizing third book.
Like The Lightning Thief, Sea of Monsters is packed with compelling drama and hilarious adventures. And if you are even slightly familiar with Greek mythology you'll have a blast reading Rick Riordan's re-imagining of the Greek myths and the way he has updated the gods and their stories to fit them into the modern world and the world of Percy Jackson. Rick Riordan has a keen sense of comedy. Chapter Three, "We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment" describes the 'Chariot of Damnation" driven by three sisters: Temptest, Anger, and Wasp, who between the three of them share one eye and a tooth. It's one of the most hilarious episodes in the book. The ride in the "Chariot of Damnation" is very reminiscent of Harry Potter's ride in the Knight Bus in book three, The Prisoner of Azkaban (actually more reminiscent of the movie than the book), only this is more infinitely funny.
Also, like in The Lightning Thief, Rick Riordan comes up once again with some brilliant titles. Apart from "We Hail the Taxi of Eternal Torment" there's also "We Hitch a Ride with Dead Confederates" and "We Meet the Sheep of Doom".
Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters is an outstanding book and a fitting and fantastic sequel to Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief. All the characters have their own quirks and idiosyncrasies depending upon which part of the Greek mythology Riordan has pulled them out from. And yet the character development is fantastic. Luke, who betrays Camp Half-Blood, in the first book, emerges as a perfect antithesis to Percy, a strong and sure villain to the doubtful and flawed hero. Along with Kronos (the king of the titans and the Voldemort of this series), he is the arch nemesis for Percy. Annabeth lives up to her genes and it is evident that she is indeed the daughter of the goddess of wisdom, Athena. The friendship that she shares with Percy is very deftly and interestingly handled by Riordan. Tyson, one of the new characters in the book, takes much of the readers' sympathy for his simplicity and sweetness. It remains to be seen if he plays any role in the book to come.
Like the first book, the sequel is a roll licking page-turning series. Readers would love the fast pace and the excitement of the adventures that befall Percy, Annabeth and Tyson. There's something dramatic happening on every other page and never does the pace falter. It's the kind of book you compulsively read in a single sitting over a few hours. I started reading it after lunch and finished the last few pages over tea. The end of the book, as I have mentioned earlier, is a cliffhanger and will ensure that readers make a beeline to the book shops when the next installment hits the market.Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters, Young Adult
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Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Author: Rick Riordan
Ratings: 5/5
Synopsis: Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seems to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus' master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.
Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus' stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief; he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
Review: Compared somewhat to the likes of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief is a mid-school/YA novel full of adventure, friendship, the trials of school and peers, and Greek Mythology. Adults and school age children alike will find something in this pages that is appealing.
I read this book in two sittings. It is, as usual, better than the film version. In the movie version, Percy Jackson is older, maybe 15 or 16, which I thought better suited the developmental level of the protagonist. However, by comparison, Harry Potter was just 11 when he discovered he was a wizard. Percy was 12 in this first book. Having your lead character as young as Percy is portrayed in Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, gives alot of room to grow in future book so it is good planning on the part of the author, Rick Riordan, to age Percy in this manner. Percy does seem older than his years but when one considers he grew up without a real father figure and felt somewhat responsible for his mother, he would, out of necessity and experience, be more mature than his school counterparts.
The Lightning Thief presents the value of friendship, responsibility, trust, and honour in a fantasy novel that will especially appeal to boys. Percy faces many trials, terrors and enjoys adventures that strengthen his character whilst entertaining the readers. With chapter titles like "I Ruin A Perfectly Good Bus", "I Plunge To My Death" and "I Become Supreme Lord Of The Bathroom" I would like to take back what I said at The Red Pyramid that I don't give too much attention on the chapter titles. Cus here, even the reluctant reader will be enticed to delve into the pages of Percy's story.
All in all, I enjoyed Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief and found it to be a fast and captivating read. I recommend this especially to mid-school and high school teenagers and even tweens. It is especially good to find a book that appeals to such a wide range of individuals, particularly boys. You will find it entertaining regardless of your age.
The all-around conclusion was that each one of us found Percy Jackson to be an enjoyable read. We all enjoyed the creative chapter headings and the Greek mythology theme. For some, the book surpassed expectations. Some of us had seen the movie prior to reading the book but were unanimous in noting the book appealed to us more than the movie Labels: Fantasy, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief, Young Adult
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