About this title: Featuring cover art from 20th Century Fox's feature film adaptation, opening in theaters on February 12 and starring Uma Thurman and Pierce Brosnan, the first novel in the bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is a non-stop thrill-ride and a classic of mythic proportions.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Miramax Books
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
Description: Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 377 p. Percy Jackson & the Olympians (Paperback), 1. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Miramax Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780786856299ISBN:0786856297
Description: Good. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 377 p. Percy Jackson & the Olympians (Hardcover), 1. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Miramax
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
Description: Very Good. Paperback, Very Good, clean, tight, unmarked, some light cover edge wear, some light front and back cover creases. All orders are shipped by kbooks every business day. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Miramax
Date Published: 2006-04-01
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
Description: Very Good. No creases in cover or spine. Binding is tight and square. No names, no marks, no stickers. Has some light edge and corner wear. Mark on end pages. We recommend EXPEDITED MAIL for even faster delivery! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Miramax
Date Published: 4/1/2006
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Miramax
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Miramax Books
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
Description: New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 377 p. Percy Jackson & the Olympians (Paperback), 1. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Miramax
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Miramax
Date Published: 2005-06-28
ISBN-13:9780786856299ISBN:0786856297
Description: Good. Ex-Library, usual library stamps/stickers/marks inside and outside, no page creases, no writing on text pages, dust jacket has had security tag cut from back top, security tag also cut from top of front end paper, shelf-wear, edge-wear. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Miramax
Date Published: 2006-04-01
ISBN-13:9780786838653ISBN:0786838655
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780439861304ISBN:0439861306
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Description: Reader copy. LARGE PRINT. Ex-Public Library. EXTREME COVER AND SPINE WEAR. Fine reading copy-but not pretty. Usual library stickers and stamps. Save a tree-buy used.. read more
Edition: Large type / large print.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780786282258ISBN:0786282258
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. one corner slightly bent. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 510 p. Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult. Audience: Children/juvenile. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Miramax Books
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780786856299ISBN:0786856297
Description: New. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 377 p. Percy Jackson & the Olympians (Hardcover), 1. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Reinforced
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: 2005-06-28
ISBN-13:9780786856299ISBN:0786856297
Description: NEW. Reinforced. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780786856299. read more
Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Listening Library
Date Published: 2005-06-28
ISBN-13:9780307245304ISBN:0307245306
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"This was recommended to me by the 11 year old son of one of my best friends, so of course I had to read it! He's totally captivated by greek mythology, so I can see why he'd love this series so much.
The first book was a decent read, but truthfully, after reading Harry Potter, it's hard to work up much enthusiasm for another boy with special powers. Harry's hard to beat IMO.
That said, Riordan's done his homework, and has certainly made a good case for energizing greek mythology and injecting a modern twist to the old tales. I would imagine that young boys 9-13 would really like this series, and if it get's them to read, then I say bravo to Riordan."
"I read this book as I vent all the books my grand daughter reads. I think I should stop her from reading. I am waiting for the rest of the series to arrive as I found the content exciting, the history given in a new and exciting way.
She told me about a series she had just finished reading, when I heard what she was describing I stated "that is Mythology"!
I would recommend this book for any young reader."
"I want to beat myself up because I waited so long to start this series.
No wait...*pat on the back* I waited until all the books were out, so I should be glad!
Man oh man, this was a great read. It took me MAYBE 2-3 pages to get past the fact that these were written to entertain a pretty young audience. Who cares? A smart 8 year old can recognize a great story as well as a smart 80 year old. Besides, the more I read, the more sarcasm I picked up on. I like to think that Riordan thought to himself "here you go, smart adult person enjoying my book...I'll include some humor for you too" when he wrote in some of the stuff he did.
The book DID remind me a lot of Harry Potter. Here you have Percy Jackson, who is completely out of place in the human world. He finds out that he isn't (completely) human...and THEN later finds out he is even set apart in his new world. Then he gets to go on a quest and spank some evil. He plays his part well, he is every bit the lovable hero.
Alright, time to go get started on four more amazing books about Peter Johnson (oh wait...I mean Percy Jackson ;)."
"I LOVED Harry Potter. I really really really liked Fablehaven. Now that Harry Potter is over and I'm waiting for the next Fablehaven, I'm trying to find other books like those to read.
This book is nowhere near Harry Potter and not quite Fablehaven. I think it's written for a younger audience also. I liked the characters - they are relateable and sympathetic. The story is interesting but slightly predictable (and I do not try to figure out books before they unfold, so that's saying a lot).
I think one main thing that put me off was the Greek gods backdrop. The reifying of these myths is just not believable for me. Not that teen wizards or fairy sanctuaries are realistic, but Rowling and Mull do an excellent job of explaining how these things could exist without human knowledge. Riordan just has too hard a time explaining it all in a way that I can buy.
All that being said, I will read the rest of the series, because they are entertaining and the story moves quickly. And I will remain on the lookout for the next Harry Potter."
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