Percy is just a normal 6th grader, except for the fact that he has been kicked out of six schools, has a teacher who loves Greek mythology, a stepdad called “Smelly Gabe,” and a BFF who acts younger than twelve but has a beard. Weird, right? Things get even weirder when he is on a field trip and gets into trouble for something he didn’t do. Then he gets attacked by a teacher that he defeats with a pen-turned-sword from his mythology freak teacher, Mr. Brunner. Eventually, he gets kicked out of school and a stalker friend, a weird stepdad, a dead mom, a Minotaur, and some “tightie-whities” later, he finds himself at Camp Half Blood, a place for demi-gods. Percy gets introduced to some other demi-gods, Greek mythology, and camp toilets. He gets sent on a quest with his best friend and a daughter of Athena, where he must retrieve Zeus’ lightning bolt. He comes across a few issues along the way, but he has to keep going because Western civilization is a stake. Will he make it?
I LOVED this book! Learning about Greek mythology was really interesting. Annabeth was my favorite character because she didn’t let anyone mess with her and she was smart. Everyone should read this book. It’s fantasy, historical fiction, a little sci-fi, and romance (if you know where to look). [trh99]
The Egyptians believed they lived in the best land in the world. They believed the spirit could live forever if the body was mummified. My favorite section was about making a mummy. I also liked how they dressed the dead. The book was interesting because it had a lot of pictures. Someone who likes history would also like this book. Also, one of the most interesting parts of the book was about the animal mummies. [Mexican lover]
The Medusa. The myth of it all. A brave hero, a beautiful princess and whatever you expect. Yes, this is the greatest myth of the Medusa, from the journy to the garden all the way to Haifia. It includes many of Perseus’ god family members, along with magical creatures like Pegasus. It is the best myth put into this book for everyone to enjoy! [Maryknoll]
