Plot: After his math teacher turns into a vicious monster and attempts to kill him, twelve-year-old Percy discovers he's a demigod- a child of a mythical god. Immediately, he is rushed to Camp Half-Blood. The Camp was created to protect and train demigods from all over the world. In the five book series, follow Percy as he fulfills ancient prophecies, fights monsters, and attempts to save the world.
Author: Rick Riordan.
Series Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
What I loved about the series: There was a constant stream of action with a dash of romance. Mr. Riordan is such a comedian, he had me laughing the whole time! (Except when I was crying, but I won't spoil it for you.) Never have I ever read a series more enthralling. This series was brilliantly put together, and I imagine I'll never find a series or author whom which I'd prefer over this one.
Movie or Books? Definitely the books. I'd recommend not watching the movie at all. The director took the storyline and flushed it down the toilet. Although the acting was good, the movie had almost nothing in common with the book, and (as they always do) left the best parts out. :(
Recommended Age Group: 12+
Although Mr. Riordan designed the books for children, I know many adults who read and reread the books all on their own. I, myself, plan on rereading them until I can read no longer. :)
Rating: PG. Throughout the battles, the bloody details are included, though not in a garish way. Percy Jackson & The Olympians does send you on an emotional roller-coaster. There are some pretty devastating scenes, but I do believe it is suitable for children. :)
Letter to the author:
Mr. Riordan;
Thank you ever so much for sharing your stories with us. Percy Jackson and the Olympians has greatly impacted my life and the lives of others. I find it simply amazing how you chose to work through dyslexic Percy to prove that even kids labeled with disorders can protect the ones they love, fulfill the most impossible quests, and ultimately save the world. Percy Jackson, though a fictional character, has inspired us to push on, even when our memories get swiped by a goddess, or our friends are lost in battle, to do everything we were put on this earth to do.
Thank you.
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