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The Demigod Files (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
by
Rick Riordan
How do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What's the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy's world with this must-have guide to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Complete with interviews, puzzles, games, and original short stories by Rick Riordan.
Hardcover, 151 pages
Published
February 10th 2009
by Hyperion Book CH
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Let me preface this review by saying that I love the Percy Jackson and the Olympian Series. I recommend it to kids all the time, and have read the first four books. I did not like this little addition. I have to admit I was mightily turned off by the little Disney logo next to the Hyperion imprint. Intellectual snob? Little ole me?
Maybe the Disney thing wouldn't have left such an impression had the pictures included with the text not resembled so many a Disney character. Did Chiron have to look...more
Maybe the Disney thing wouldn't have left such an impression had the pictures included with the text not resembled so many a Disney character. Did Chiron have to look...more
There is a story in this book concerning the Big Three's children, Thalia, Nico, and Percy and their adventure in the Underworld that's my fave. Full of humor, danger, mythological power, and the annoying gods. This is not a necessary read following Battle of the Labyrinth but it's a must-read if you're a huge fan.
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Jul 09, 2009
Margret
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
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this book contains three stories that will lead you to the fifth book. the first book tells how percy was in fifth period and he heard a noise, when he looked it was clarisse. for an escuse he said he had to puke and it worked.he went to go help her and when it was over he explained that she was driving Ares chariot and her immortal brothers phobos and diemos stole it as a prank. when they ran into phobos and made him tell where the chariot was. when they got there they both had phobos and diem...more
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The Demigod Files is more of a companion novel to the series than actually part of the series itself...I think. The book contains various mini-bios on a few of the main characters and gods. As well as a map of the camp grounds and a few other features that are sure to please any fan of the series.
In my opinion, the biggest bonuses of the book are the three short stories that it contains. Now, I'm not sure if the stories are completely separate from the overall plot of the series and therefore ha...more
In my opinion, the biggest bonuses of the book are the three short stories that it contains. Now, I'm not sure if the stories are completely separate from the overall plot of the series and therefore ha...more
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My Thoughts: While the mini interviews and other things were interesting, I mainly picked this up for the short stories.
PJ and the Stolen Chariot: Clarisse's brothers, Deimos and Phobos, have stolen their father's chariot that Clarisse has to return before the end of the day. I tend to like Deimos and Phobos in stories and they worked in this. We get to see more of the up/downs of Percy and Clarisse's relationship.
PJ and the Bronze Drago...more
My Thoughts: While the mini interviews and other things were interesting, I mainly picked this up for the short stories.
PJ and the Stolen Chariot: Clarisse's brothers, Deimos and Phobos, have stolen their father's chariot that Clarisse has to return before the end of the day. I tend to like Deimos and Phobos in stories and they worked in this. We get to see more of the up/downs of Percy and Clarisse's relationship.
PJ and the Bronze Drago...more
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Nov 03, 2009
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Fans of the popular Percy Jackson & the Olympians series will be thrilled with this short and sweet collection of stories, characters interviews, and games. It was originally published to help hold reader's patience as they waited for the fifth and final installment in the series, The Last Olympian. I already read that one, but I am just getting to this fun little book now.
The book has three short stories. In the first, Percy has to help Clarissa find her father's missing chariot. The bigges...more
The book has three short stories. In the first, Percy has to help Clarissa find her father's missing chariot. The bigges...more
these are the kinds of books that we thank authors for. thank you Rick Riordan. these books show the compassion and thoughtfulness of authors. they want their readers to be up to date on their series/books and their characters. i cannot possibly see any disadvantages to these 'Files'. they don't give away information, but they give extra information on characters.
you should really only read these when you have read the Demigod trilogy. Riordan's purpose is not to give away information, but to g...more
you should really only read these when you have read the Demigod trilogy. Riordan's purpose is not to give away information, but to g...more
There isn't much to say as far as a synopsis, since its mostly i three short stories. In one, Percy and Clarisse set out to reclaim her father's war chariot from her immortal brothers, Fear and Terror. The next tells of the Percy and Beckendorf finding the head of the Bronze Dragon, and then Percy, Annabeth, and Selina put it together to hopefully save Beckendorf from 'The Hive' without getting killed themselves. In the third, the children of the Big Three are sent on a mission by Persephone to...more
My reactions to this book are...mixed (hence the average rating). First, the short stories. All three of them were excellent, expanding the story universe and giving more insight into the characters and their motivations. They laid the groundwork for some things that come up later in the series (and in the follow-up series) without bogging down the main narrative. The short stories were the reason I picked up this book in the first place.
Second, the interviews with the various campers and the ot...more
Second, the interviews with the various campers and the ot...more
Genre: Fantasy
Author: Rick Riordan
Start: March 12th
End: March 15th
Pages: 150
Percy Jackson is back and better than ever. And his adventure is more serious than it has ever been. Battling dragons and evil gods, Percy must stay strong and not give up. With his arch enemy as his companion, Percy needs to learn to cooperate with her if they both have any chance of survival. But these quests are harder than Percy thinks. He will need gods blessing to survive. But will he survive? That is the question...more
Author: Rick Riordan
Start: March 12th
End: March 15th
Pages: 150
Percy Jackson is back and better than ever. And his adventure is more serious than it has ever been. Battling dragons and evil gods, Percy must stay strong and not give up. With his arch enemy as his companion, Percy needs to learn to cooperate with her if they both have any chance of survival. But these quests are harder than Percy thinks. He will need gods blessing to survive. But will he survive? That is the question...more
This feels like a cash-in but it's well worth a read if you are a fan of the series. It's set between The Battle of the Labyrinth and The Last Olympian and contains three short stories.
Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot: Percy teams up with usual foe Clarisse to regain Ares' chariot from Phobos and Deimos, the gods of fear and terror. It's a decent story and it's great to see Percy working with someone he wouldn't normally work with.
Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon: This takes place durin...more
Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot: Percy teams up with usual foe Clarisse to regain Ares' chariot from Phobos and Deimos, the gods of fear and terror. It's a decent story and it's great to see Percy working with someone he wouldn't normally work with.
Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon: This takes place durin...more
First, what I disliked: I felt like this was a cheap cash-in. 3 short stories (two of which were ok, while the third was good), some "interviews" with characters, a crossword puzzle, a word search, and some illustrations of 5 or 6 characters. Meh. Not worth the 13 bucks that appears to be charged for the book. Thank goodness for libraries.
The reason I even bothered picking up this book: I had read that there is a short story here (PJ and the Sword of Hades) that helps set the stage for book 5. M...more
The reason I even bothered picking up this book: I had read that there is a short story here (PJ and the Sword of Hades) that helps set the stage for book 5. M...more
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Demigod Files is a collection of short stories and other goodies by Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan. It’s a quick read and it’s very entertaining. The stories fill in some of the gaps between books, and there are also pretty color illustration, a crossword puzzle, and interviews with characters.
If you like Percy Jackson, you should definitely read this book. The first story is about Percy helping Clarisse, and I think in Last Olympian Percy talked about...more
If you like Percy Jackson, you should definitely read this book. The first story is about Percy helping Clarisse, and I think in Last Olympian Percy talked about...more
This book was basically about a few events that happened between books 4 and 5 of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series. It had stories, pictures, maps, diagrams, etc. I loved it because since I have read all of the books, I could really see how it foreshadowed the Last Olympian. The last of the stories was the best, because it had Thalia and Nico fighting alongside of Percy.
Thalia is one of my favorite characters because of her bravery, not to mention her father's Zeus. I really like Nico...more
Thalia is one of my favorite characters because of her bravery, not to mention her father's Zeus. I really like Nico...more
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Demigod Files, by Rick Riordan
"The Demigod Files" is a cute little book, perfect for younger fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. There are three short stories, interviews with a few campers, color pictures of the main characters, and a crossword and word search.
I say this is perfect for younger readers mainly because it is short, and the content beside the short stories didn't really catch my attention. The three short stories are gems, though.
The firs...more
"The Demigod Files" is a cute little book, perfect for younger fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. There are three short stories, interviews with a few campers, color pictures of the main characters, and a crossword and word search.
I say this is perfect for younger readers mainly because it is short, and the content beside the short stories didn't really catch my attention. The three short stories are gems, though.
The firs...more
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This book would best be read no sooner than after the fourth book, The Battle of the Labyrinth, to avoid plot spoilers. The events all seem to take place between books 4 and 5. I read it after finishing the series.
Three short stories are included. "Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades" is my favorite of the three. There are also some interviews with some of the main characters. The Stoll brothers steal the show with their hilarious recount of a prank pulled on the Aphrodite cabin.
Glossy color p...more
Three short stories are included. "Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades" is my favorite of the three. There are also some interviews with some of the main characters. The Stoll brothers steal the show with their hilarious recount of a prank pulled on the Aphrodite cabin.
Glossy color p...more
I finished this collection of short stories inside of an hour and was really glad I didn't pay much for this e-book. Unlike the rest of the series, this companion isn't worth more than a couple bucks, in my opinion. Don't get me wrong. Fans of Percy Jackson will enjoy the short stories and it is worth a quick read, but don't break the bank to get it. I didn't get much out of the map or the character descriptions. I especially didn't like the drawings of the characters. They certainly don't look...more
Os Arquivos do Semideus é um livro extra que reúne três histórias de Percy, que não foram incluídas nos outros livros. Há também entrevistas com alguns personagens, assim como imagens e algumas informações sobre eles, mapas do acampamento, mala de Annabeth com os seus pertences e alguns jogos como caça-palavras. As três histórias são, em ordem: Percy Jackson e a Quadriga Roubada; Percy Jackson e o Dragão de Bronze e Percy Jackson e a Espada de Hades.
Percy Jackson e a Quadriga Roubada: Percy, jun...more
Percy Jackson e a Quadriga Roubada: Percy, jun...more
This book is super thrilling because it goes straight into my mind calling to me read it again. Then suddenly my mind freezes while I dive into the book, and if you start reading it you never stop. Also in the first Introduction there is something I should tell you but you should just read the book. All the Rick Riordan's books can teach you a lot about Percy the main character so you should read his books. This book contains a lot of myth characters and monsters that you might not know about.
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The book starts off with a short intro letter that's cute for kids, but not so much for the older crowd as he tries to immerse you into the Percy Jackson world by pretending all the readers are Half-Bloods as well.
The first short story is called the Stolen Chariot. I'm not sure if Riordan wrote it or not, but it seems more like fan fiction than a small story between Labyrinth and Olympian. Basically Percy is sitting in lab and hears some strange noises outside. He looks out the window only to se...more
The first short story is called the Stolen Chariot. I'm not sure if Riordan wrote it or not, but it seems more like fan fiction than a small story between Labyrinth and Olympian. Basically Percy is sitting in lab and hears some strange noises outside. He looks out the window only to se...more
I loved all of the mini stories. I finally introduced my mom to this, and she says it's good! which is rare with her and fantasy. at least in my perspective. I had absolutely no qualms with this book other than: the pictures were awefull!(except maybe Athena) They were absolutely cheesy and looked like they should have been in a five year old's tooty fruity 'happiest little elf' book. Everyone knows that this is not based on that. I could draw illustrations better than those if you want me too,...more
found this book on a bookshop and manage to took it from its shelf since it's only left 2 stock there. I bought this book spontaneously 2 weeks ago and just done this yesterday, since I got kinda misunderstanding about what time I should read this book. At first when I bought this book, I was reading The Titan Curse (the 3rd), and when I just read this Demigod Files on its 20 first pages, I thought that this book should be read after I done all the PercyJackson series. And it turned that I was w...more
Nov 05, 2010
Kayla
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5 of 5 stars
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I’m completely obsessed over these books, and had to buy this, even though I finished the series a while ago. It looked too good to resist. Plus, I love the setup: a few short stories featuring Percy and crew, character bios and interviews, and some puzzles and games. It’s a cute idea and I loved it.
This is an especially quick read, as only a few of the pages are actually completely covered in text. It took me only a few days to breeze through it, but I’m sure most could finish in a few hours....more
This is an especially quick read, as only a few of the pages are actually completely covered in text. It took me only a few days to breeze through it, but I’m sure most could finish in a few hours....more
Dec 28, 2009
Lucy
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who haven't read the series but aren't competent enough to read a real book
Recommended to Lucy by:
My dad (he's competent, BTW)
Okay, the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series is GREAT. This cheap little book is like a zit on their greatness. Seriously, it's like Rick Riordan extracted the worst of his juvenile writing style (which I like!) from the previous four books and slapped together three crap stories. (Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot, Percy Jackson and the Bronze Dragon, Percy Jackson and the Sword of Hades.) All three are rushed and over dramatic and "save the world," which I am so tired of. This was obv...more
This book is really good! There are three parts to it. All of them are about Percy's adventures. I just going to summarize my favorite part. It is the third one called the sword of Hades. This is how it goes. Percy is at his high school for orienteering with his hellhound. Then suddenly his hellhound runs off and he chases it into a park where he meets up with Thalia,daughter of Zeus, and Nico, son of Hades. Then suddenly the ground opens up and they end up in the underworld with Persephone tell...more
so cool i love the mini stories in it!!!
Have you ever wanted to read a book with Greek Mythology in it? If you have, The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan is the book for you. This book has three of Percy Jackson’s most interesting adventures. These adventures can’t be found anywhere else unless you read The Demigod Files. Percy’s sixteenth birthday is coming up and he will have to make a very important decision. This decision will be the matter of life, or death for the Olympians.
In my opinion this was one of the best and most interesti...more
In my opinion this was one of the best and most interesti...more
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Born: June 5, 1964
Place of Birth: San Antonio, TX
Education: Attended Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio. Worked as an editor for the school newspaper and won third place in state for UIL feature writing. Also got in trouble for publishing an underground newspaper that made fun of the school, especially the losing football team. (The football team later egged my car). Began college at North T...more
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Place of Birth: San Antonio, TX
Education: Attended Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio. Worked as an editor for the school newspaper and won third place in state for UIL feature writing. Also got in trouble for publishing an underground newspaper that made fun of the school, especially the losing football team. (The football team later egged my car). Began college at North T...more
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“Christmas in the Underworld was NOT my idea.
If I'd known what was coming, I would've called in sick. I could've avoided an army of demons, a fight with a Titan, and a trick that almost got my friends and me cast into eternal darkness.
But no, I had to take my stupid English exam.”
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If I'd known what was coming, I would've called in sick. I could've avoided an army of demons, a fight with a Titan, and a trick that almost got my friends and me cast into eternal darkness.
But no, I had to take my stupid English exam.”
“You stood up to the dragon so Beckendorf would have his chance to jump - now that was brave."
"Or pretty stupid."
"Percy, you're a brave guy," she said. "Just take the compliment. I swear, is it so hard?”
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"Or pretty stupid."
"Percy, you're a brave guy," she said. "Just take the compliment. I swear, is it so hard?”
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