About Percy Jackson and the Olympians
The gods of Olympus are alive and well in the 21st Century! Could you be one of their children? Join the adventures of Percy Jackson and his modern demigod friends as they fight mythological monsters and the forces of the titan lord Kronos.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4
Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN: 142310146-4 (978-142310146-8)
(Ages 10 and up)
Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun, but when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears, pursued by demon cheerleaders, things quickly go from bad to worse.
Time is running out for Percy. War between the gods and the Titans is drawing near. Even Camp Half-Blood isn't safe, as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth -- a sprawling underground world with surprises and danger at every turn.
Along the way Percy will confront powerful enemies, find out the truth about the lost god Pan, and face the Titan lord Kronos's most terrible secret. The final war begins . . . with the Battle of the Labyrinth.
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Another cool trailer video for Battle of the Labyrinth, courtesy of Hyperion Books for Children.
"The wit, rousing swordplay and breakneck pace will once again keep kids hooked."
-- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The fourth and penultimate volume of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the best one yet."
-- Kirkus, starred review
The artist John Rocco has made this cover art available for purchase on-line. Check it out here.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3
Miramax/Hyperion
Books for Children
ISBN: 1423101456
(Ages 10 and up)When Percy Jackson gets an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he will need his powerful demigod allies at his side, his trusty bronze sword Riptide, and . . . a ride from his mom.
The demigods rush to the rescue to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that's not all that awaits them. The titan lord Kronos has devised his most treacherous plot yet, and the young heroes have just fallen prey.
They're not the only ones in danger. An ancient monster has arisen -- one rumored to be so powerful it could destroy Olympus -- and Artemis, the only goddess who might know how to track it, is missing. Now Percy and his friends, along with the Hunters of Artemis, have only a week to find the kidnapped goddess and solve the mystery of the monster she was hunting.
Along the way, they must face their most dangerous challenge yet: the chilling prophecy of the titan's curse.
#1 New York Times children's series bestseller
USA Today bestseller
BookSense Top Ten Summer Pick for 2007
Quill Award Nominee
#1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book of 2007
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2:
Miramax/Hyperion
Books for Children
ISBN
0786856866
(Ages 10
and up)
When Thalia's tree is mysteriously poisoned, the magical borders of Camp Half-Blood begin to fail. Now Percy and his friends have just days to find the only magic item powerful to save the camp before it is overrun by monsters. The catch: they must sail into the Sea of Monsters to find it. Along the way, Percy must stage a daring rescue operation to save his old friend Grover, and he learns a terrible secret about his own family, which makes him question whether being the son of Poseidon is an honor or a curse.
A New York Times Bestseller
A BookSense National Children's Series Bestseller
A BookSense Top Ten Summer Pick for 2006
A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults 2007
A Best Book of 2006, Child Magazine
A Best Fantasy Sequel of 2006, Kirkus Reviews
A Barnes & Noble Best Children's Book of 2006
VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Pick for Middle School Readers, 2006
CCBC choice award 2007, Cooperative Children's Book Center
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1:
Miramax/Hyperion Books for Children
ISBN 0-7868-5629-7
(Ages 10 and up)
What if the gods of Olympus were alive in the 21st Century? What if they still fell in love with mortals and had children who might become great heroes -- like Theseus, Jason and Hercules?
What if you were one of those children?
Such is the discovery that launches twelve-year-old Percy Jackson on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction – Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.
A New York Times Bestseller
Selected for Al Roker's Book Club For Kids, the Today Show
A Best Book of 2005, School Library Journal
A New York Times Notable Book of 2005
A Best Book of 2005, Child Magazine
Bluebonnet Award Nominee 2006, Texas Library Association
Askews Torchlight Award (UK) Winner, 2006
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book List, 2005
VOYA Top Shelf Fiction List for 2005
ALA Notable Book for 2005
YALSA Best Book for Young Adults 2005
Red House Children's Book Award Winner (UK), 2006
CCBC choice award 2006, Cooperative Children's Book Center
A 2006 Notable Children's Book, National Council for Teachers of English
A Publishers Weekly National Children's Bestseller
Warwickshire Book Award Winner (UK), 2007
Beehive Award Winner 2007 (Children's Literature Association of Utah)
Maine Student Book Award Winner 2007
The Lightning Thief, Chapter One. Hear an excerpt from chapter one, read by the author (MP3 file).
The Sea of Monsters, Chapter One. Hear the first part of the second Percy Jackson book, as read by the author (MP3 file).
The Titan's Curse, chapter one. Hear the first chapter as read by the author (MP3 file).
John Rocco's illustrations. Visit the artist's on-line gallery to purchase posters or art prints of the Percy Jackson covers.
Download the Percy Jackson series for your iPod from iTunes.
Check out the NEW AND IMPROVED British Percy Jackson website!
Rick's Reading Recommendations. Some ideas for other books while you're waiting for the next Percy Jackson.
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