by Rick Riordan
This series follows the adventures of young Percy Jackson, a misfit and a troublemaker even among other "troubled" kids. Some would go so far as to call Percy a juvenile delinquent. Others prefer to think of him as a demigod. I have trouble distinguishing between the two.
Crazy things happen in Percy's life. After he's kicked out of school for the sixth or seventh time, he starts to realize why. He can see things others can't. Scary things. And the monsters aren't there by coincidence.
After a terrible encounter in which Percy's mother is lost, he is brought to a camp for kids like him, where he learns the truth of his bloodline. He's a half-blood, the son of a mortal and a powerful ancient Greek god. At camp Percy learns to fight, read Greek, and avoid being turned into a dolphin. When Percy is accused of stealing an artifact of immense power, he is sent on a quest with two friends to recover the artifact, reconcile the gods, and save Olympus.
But a powerful new enemy is rising, and Percy finds himself entangled in a mysterious prophecy that holds the fate of the world in the balance.
Now, before we go on, I'd like to clear up a few misconceptions.
This series follows the adventures of young Percy Jackson, a misfit and a troublemaker even among other "troubled" kids. Some would go so far as to call Percy a juvenile delinquent. Others prefer to think of him as a demigod. I have trouble distinguishing between the two.
Crazy things happen in Percy's life. After he's kicked out of school for the sixth or seventh time, he starts to realize why. He can see things others can't. Scary things. And the monsters aren't there by coincidence.
After a terrible encounter in which Percy's mother is lost, he is brought to a camp for kids like him, where he learns the truth of his bloodline. He's a half-blood, the son of a mortal and a powerful ancient Greek god. At camp Percy learns to fight, read Greek, and avoid being turned into a dolphin. When Percy is accused of stealing an artifact of immense power, he is sent on a quest with two friends to recover the artifact, reconcile the gods, and save Olympus.
But a powerful new enemy is rising, and Percy finds himself entangled in a mysterious prophecy that holds the fate of the world in the balance.
Now, before we go on, I'd like to clear up a few misconceptions.
Annabeth should look like this.
Not this!
And Percy and Annabeth should be 12.
Not 18. or 20. or however old they were in that movie.
Talk about butchering a storyline.
Percy Jackson does not deserve butchering. Well, maybe he does, some of the time, but his books don't. Well-written, epicly written, as befits a Greek hero. Pretty much the funniest narration ever. *sniff* I do admire good sarcasm. Percy Jackson is a fun twist on ancient mythology. Rick Riordan really did his homework. The characters are funny and each has a unique story. Way entertaining.
for: older kids on up
Content rating: 4/5 There's the whole gods-and-mortals-having-kids thing. And some monsters get skewered.
My enjoyment: 5/5
Percy Jackson does not deserve butchering. Well, maybe he does, some of the time, but his books don't. Well-written, epicly written, as befits a Greek hero. Pretty much the funniest narration ever. *sniff* I do admire good sarcasm. Percy Jackson is a fun twist on ancient mythology. Rick Riordan really did his homework. The characters are funny and each has a unique story. Way entertaining.
for: older kids on up
Content rating: 4/5 There's the whole gods-and-mortals-having-kids thing. And some monsters get skewered.
My enjoyment: 5/5
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