Overall Rating: 9.0/10
Summary: It's tough living with ADD, let alone dyslexia, but when you put that on top of the fact that your mother remarried to a jerk, you never met your real father, and you've been to at least 6 different schoolssince you began your education, things begin to get unbearable. Just imagine the trouble that Percy Jackson must get into to be kicked out of 6 schools. It also doesn't help when your math teacher tries to kill you.
There is, however, a logical explanation to all of Percy's troubles.
Greek Gods.
Although an explanation doesn't make it any easier that the strongest god, Zeus, holds a grudge against Percy because he's not supposed to exist. He also blames Percy for stealing his Master Bolt and demands to have it returned by the Summer Solstice.
So with the help of two new friends Percy goes out on a quest that takes him across the United States (as well as above and below!) to meet interesting (and life threatening) people, see fun (and life threatening) sights, and do exciting (and life threatening!) activites. In the process he discovers a twisted plot and a darkness that runs much further than anyone ever thought.
Opinion: I first read this book a few years ago and looooved it. I'm a sucker for greek mythology. The idea of this book is just totally awesome. Rick Riordan does a fantastic job with this story, and it remains my favorite of the entire series. The characters are genuine, the humor chuckle-worthy and the plot well thought out.
Reccomendation: Grades 4-8. You could read it in later grades, but I think PJATO sort of lost some of it's glamor after 8th grade. This might be because the following books were a let down, but it might also be because I outgrew them. Maybe both? Younger teens with some knowledge of Greek Mythology and a love for fantasy and action will think this book is the coolest thing since peanut butter. (and let me tell you, PB is pretty cool.)
Title: Uncreative, but descriptive.
Cover: I love this cover. It's eye-catching, and if I hadn't first read this as a class in school I probably would've picked it up at the store.
Series: I actually wouldn't reccomend reading books 2-5. They just weren't worth it.
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Probably my shortest review of all cuz I'm in a bit of a time crunch! Plus I didn't finish the book I planned to review (beautiful Creatures) in time for this so I had to pull an old one out of my hat. Sorry guys. I also missed Weds. again. Bad MJ! Ahg. I'll try and post then to make up for my lame review today.
-MJ
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