Mythology
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Feb.12, 2012, under Adventure, Mystery, Mythology, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? People who like action and mystery novels.
Why? Percy goes to a new school, but the monsters attack him and people thought Percy was hurting a human and that he set a fire. He escapes back to Camp Half-Blood and realizes that Annabeth and Clarise are working on something secret. They have found a labyrinth that leads to camp. So, they go on a quest to find the maker and tell him not to give the string to help Kronos. But a mortal girl leads the way to find Daedalus. This series is nonstop action and thrilling.
The details: 361 pp. 2008 Review by Saehun
The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Feb.01, 2012, under Adventure, Mythology, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? A person who studies Greek myths and who likes to read adventure action novels.
Why? Percy Jackson and his friends finds two demigods but get attacked by a monster. While they were fighting, Annabeth was kidnapped by the monster. The hunters save them. and then they go to a camp and go on a quest to save Annabeth and Olympus. They face many monsters.
The details: 312 pp. 2007 Review by Saehun
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.24, 2012, under Adventure, Mythology, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? People who study Greek mythology and who like adventure action stories.
Why? This is the second book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. In this book, Percy faces many monsters. He needs to find the Golden Fleece to cure the tree that protects Camp Half Blood.
The details: 279 pp. 2006 Review by Saehun
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.29, 2011, under Adventure, Battle of the Books 2008-2009, Fantasy, Mythology, Student Reviews, YRCA
Who would like this book? Kids 11+
Why? Percy Jackson is asked to go on this quest and is allowed to bring his two friends, Annabeth and Grover. They go on tons of crazy adventures.They are trying to find out who stole the lighting bolt. If it’s not returned to Olympus by the Winter Solstice, there is going to be a huge war between the gods.They have to battle monsters everywhere. It’s a really dangerous quest. Near the end Grover goes out to find Pan (a god), because everyone thinks he’s dead. It’s a very good book in my opinion.
The details: 377 pp. 2005 Review by Dylan
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.22, 2011, under Adventure, Fantasy, Mythology, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? Anyone who likes the Percy Jackson series will like this book with Greek and Roman myths!
Why? Percy Jackson, Hazel, and Frank are sent on a quest by Mars, Frank’s father, to kill the Giant in Alaska in the North who opposes Pluto and has kidnapped death. Monsters don’t die easily because of death being kidnapped and worse, Percy doesn’t have his memory. Percy will have to relearn his past and kill the giant while the Greeks are looking for them. I really liked this book and everyone who read the Percy Jackson series should read this book. Oh and don’t worry, Percy doesn’t die!
The details: 521 pp. 2011 Review by Mason
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Oct.27, 2011, under Adventure, Mythology, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? I recommend this book to anybody who loves the Percy Jackson series and awesome books with Greek myths!
Why? This book is the second book of “The Lost Hero”, and the last book was about Jason in Camp Half-Blood. This one has Percy Jackson, son of Neptune, in Camp Jupiter. This is a real page turner! I love this book so much, that I feel like reading it again 100 times!
The details: 521 pp. 2011 Review by Juhyung
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Oct.11, 2011, under Adventure, Mythology, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? Anyone who loves Percy Jackson!
Why? The Son of Neptune is the second book in The Heroes of Olympus series. Anyone who has read the Percy Jackson series would love this book.
The Son of Neptune is about how Percy loses his memory and goes to the Roman demigod camp called Camp Jupiter. There he learns how to be a Roman demigod. Percy and his new friends, Frank and Hazel, go on a quest to defeat a giant in Alaska (the place beyond the Gods) before the Feast of Fortuna which is in four days! Once you begin reading, you wont be able to stop. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The details: 513 pp. 2011 Review by Karla M.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Apr.03, 2011, under Adventure, Fantasy, Mythology, Real life, Student Reviews
Who would like this book? People that like fantasy.
Why? On Christmas Eve, main characters and siblings Sadie and Carter join together as their father brings them to the British Museum, with a promise he’s going to “make things all right.” But all does not go according to plan: Carter and Sadie watch as their father summons a mysterious figure, who quickly banishes their father and causes a fiery explosion.
Soon they find out the gods of Ancient Egypt are not only real but that the worst of them (Set) has a terrifying plan. To free their dad, they have to go on an alarming adventure fraught with danger and thrills.
The details: 516 p. 2010 Review by Ana S.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Dec.02, 2010, under Adventure, Battle of the Books 2008-2009, Fantasy, Mythology, Student Reviews, YRCA
Who would like this book? Anyone who likes an adventure.
Why? Well, this book is about old Greek mythology with a modern twist. The characters, like Percy Jackson, have realistic dialogue and emotions. Many of the characters seem to come alive, and sometimes give you the chills. The plot is very well set up with an unexpected conclusion. Overall, it’s a great book.
The details: 377 p. 2005 Review by Samantha F.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Nov.21, 2010, under Adventure, Battle of the Books 2008-2009, Fantasy, Mythology, Student Reviews, YRCA
Who would like this book? Anyone who likes an adventure.
Why? This book is about old Greek mythology with a modern twist. The characters, like Percy Jackson, have realistic dialogue and emotions. Many of the characters seem to come alive, and sometimes give you the chills. The plot is very well set up with an unexpected conclusion. Overall, it’s a great book.
The details: 377 p. 2005 Review by Sarah F.
