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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-3)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 1032
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.2 x 2.6

ISBN: 1423113497
EAN: 9781423113492
ASIN: 1423113497

Publication Date: September 16, 2008
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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 boxed set of the first three books.

The Lightning Thief Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. When his mom tells him the truth about where he came from, she takes him to the one place he'll be safe--Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island). There, Percy learns that the father he never knew is actually Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon Percy finds himself caught up in a mystery that could lead to disastrous consequences. Together with his friends--a satyr and other the demigod daughter of Athena--Percy sets out on a quest to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

The Sea of Monsters After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly calm. But things don't stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters--the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia--only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new nameL: the Bermuda Triangle. Now Percy and his friends must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes by the end of the summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family--one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or simply a cruel joke...

The Titan's Curse When Percy Jackson receives a distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty broze 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 all that awaits them. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up his most devious trap yet, and the young heroes have unwittingly fallen prey. Hilarious and action-packed, this third adventure in the series finds Percy faced with his most dangerous challenge so far: the chilling prophecy of the Titan's curse.


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4 out of 5 stars another great series for the older children   October 30, 2009
J. H. Riveire (Los Angeles, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Almost as well crafted as the Potter series, "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" is full of adventure and suspense, heroic deeds and triumphs. Imagine being a 10-year-old in modern US who suddenly discovers that his life depends on understanding Greek mythology--because all those gods are relatives, and one is your dad. Percy has to fight off monsters and discover some truths about himself along the way.
The books bring a delightful turn to learning the Greek myths, and the premise works. Placing Mount Olympus in Modern New York City (600th floor of the Empire State Building) --and Hades in Los Angeles--sets up a whole new look at American culture from the point of view of a young person just trying to figure life out.
My daughter and I gulped the first three books down in less than 2 weeks. She's discovered the whole new richness of Greek mythology for the first time and I am having great fun remembering it all.
You need to read the first book before the movie comes out! You'll be glad you did.



4 out of 5 stars A teenagers book good enough for adults   October 13, 2009
John B. Ikaikaoliona Lacio (Honolulu, HI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Along the lines of a Harry Potter or Pendragon, Percy Jackson and the Olypians is a series geared towards our younger contingent. However, as a 27 year old reader of all types of genre books I found the series quite appealing. Don't expect action packed writing or mysterious plots. It is a 'feel good' read that creates a rather good story in your head.


5 out of 5 stars Percy Jackson books   October 11, 2009
J. Harrell
These stories are excellent for a young person. There is just the right amount of fantasy mixed in with current times, which keeps the stories interesting.


5 out of 5 stars a funny and great easy read.   September 25, 2009
HaoKaren
can't put the books down once I start reading them! great for people who love Greek Mythology with a modern twist. the author is really humorous. as great as the books are, they are "too much" of an easy read, if that makes sense. can't wait to see the movie!


5 out of 5 stars The New Harry Potter?   September 16, 2009
Grandma KK (Chicago)
Percy discovers how and why he has powers when he's 11, similar to the kid-Wizard. I love how they refer back to the old Greek mythology, and relate it to today. Definitely a good series for kids. My grandson recommended these books to me; we've been reading them at the same time. Encouraging kids to read is a good thing.

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