Percy Jackson's Greek Gods -- Rick Riordan, Hardcover
A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week. So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that." Dramatic full-color illustrations throughout by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco make this volume--a must for home, library, and classroom shelves--as stunning as it is entertaining.
Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Published: 08/19/2014
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.90lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.10w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781423183648
Audience: Ages 9-12
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 17
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 168542 / Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2014
Shelf Awareness 08/19/2014
School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 140
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2014 - Recommended - Better Than Most
About the Author
Rick Riordan (www.rickriordan.com) is the author of the # 1 New York Times best-selling The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero; The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two: The Son of Neptune; The Heroes of Olympus Book Three: The Mark of Athena; The Heroes of Olympus Book Four: The House of Hades; the #1 New York Times best-selling The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid; The Kane Chronicles, Book Two: The Throne of Fire; The Kane Chronicles, Book Three: The Serpent's Shadow; as well as the five books in the #1 New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons.
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