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published
September 16th 2008
by Hyperion Books
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Paperback, 1032 pages
isbn
1423113497
(isbn13: 9781423113492)
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Humans and half-bloods alike agree--Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a series fit for heroes! Re-live the adventure from the beginning with this box...more
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This series was one of the most fun in fantasy fiction, for me! It is real, to the point, very tongue and cheek and almost always full of surprises. For instance when Percy steps out of the 'elevator' that takes his trio to Olympia, he steps out and 'nearly has a heartattack!' It has fantasy mixed with very real human emotions. None of the thinking about mankind and the greater good conflict, this guy wants to know which bully will beat him up in his next school and who his mum will date next. I...more
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Read in June, 2009
Beats the pants off Harry Potter. Wonderful YA literature, and one of the few YA works that doesn't draw a thick black line between boys and girls (while, at the same time, it paints a light, subtle and entirely realistic picture of a normal boy's dawning awareness that girls exist).
You can tell Riordan knows his Greek myths inside and out, loves them, and gets it. My only quibble is the way he casts the epic battle(s) in terms a Good vs. Evil: a very Judeo-Christian view, and one...more
You can tell Riordan knows his Greek myths inside and out, loves them, and gets it. My only quibble is the way he casts the epic battle(s) in terms a Good vs. Evil: a very Judeo-Christian view, and one...more
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Read in March, 2009
I love this new series by Rick Riordan. Michael read this too and we loved the audio books for the first tow books and can't wait to check out the next two. I like these so much I went out and bought them.
So what did I like? I liked the believability of the characters. I liked how the story about the Olympians fit into today's world. I liked Riordan's descriptions. I loved how my knowledge of Greek Mythology helped me have a deeper understanding.
The whole series is tantil...more
So what did I like? I liked the believability of the characters. I liked how the story about the Olympians fit into today's world. I liked Riordan's descriptions. I loved how my knowledge of Greek Mythology helped me have a deeper understanding.
The whole series is tantil...more
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The best book series in the whole wide world. If you're looking for adventure, action, and tons of surprises bottled up into one series, these are the books for you! Rick Riordan (author) has outdone himself. What started as a bed-time story for his child, turned into an incredible book. Thus, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series was born.
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Read in November, 2008
I bought the first book for a 9 yr old at the school book fair. I started reading the first page, and just couldn't stop. It didn't take long to read because its about a 4th grade level, but it was interesting if you like Mythology...I read the first 4 books in the series in less than a week.
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Very comparable to Harry Potter yet just as enjoyable and much shorter. It was so fun to read them along with my 8 year old daughter and have our own literary discussions about the likable trio of characters who lead the storyline in these books. Can't wait for #5 to come out!
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Read in April, 2009
I loved it. I finished the first book, The Lightning Theif, in a day. It's awesome. I kept thinking how good it would be to read this to any kid, especially those with struggles like ADHD and dyslexia. The struggles these kids have turn out to be a blessing. Instead of not seeing correctly, it's that they see overly well. They're given superpowers and are more than mortals. It's a really fun read based on Greek mythology in modern times.
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Read in December, 2008
I thought this series was fantastic. Clever and interesting with the Greek Myth spin on the adventures. Great for boys! I will definatly by the set and put it next to Harry Potter for my boys!
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I absolutely loved these books. They are just so lighthearted and that's what I love most about them. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
Read in May, 2009
My kids and I LOVED this series. Rip roaring adventure and lots of fun! We even learned a thing or two about Greek mythology.
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Read in January, 2009
These four books are super amazing b/c its like the only book out there about the olympian gods that isnt totally boring!
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LOL it was so FUNNY. I loved it so much. I loved the ending when the jump in the water. BEST BOOK EVER
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Read in December, 2008
This is probably one of the most awesome book series that I have ever read!!!!!!!!!!
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Read in January, 2008
I love learning things without them being shoved down my throat....great series.
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Read in April, 2008
ADVENTURE YOU CAN'T BARE TO PUT DOWN!!! its fun to read and exciting!! LOVE IT!!!
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Read in June, 2007
Percy Jackson the half blood bis heroic in all of his violent actions!
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One of my very favorite book sets. It made me drop every other book!
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02/26/09
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AMAZING! I love these books! Totally have to read!
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Read in June, 2009
Very good, although I don't have the last book yet </blush>
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Read in January, 2009
FAVORITE BOOK SERIES EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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