Demigods and monsters
your favorite authors on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
Readers rate it 3.6 (19 on Hardcover)
242 pages · Released 2013 · Smart Pop an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc.
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This is a nonfiction essay collection about Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, not the novels themselves. The essays explore themes, characters, and mythology from the books rather than telling a story. It offers literary analysis and insight into Greek mythology, making it suitable for middle-grade readers who've read the series or are interested in deeper understanding of the books' content. The content is thoughtful and age-appropriate, though some essays reference monsters and conflicts from the original books.
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Which Greek god makes the best parent? Would you want to be one of Artemis' Hunters? Why do so many monsters go into retail? Spend a little more time in Percy Jackson's world—a place where the gods bike among us, monsters man snack bars, and each of us has the potential to become a hero. Find out: Why Di... Which Greek god makes the best parent? Would you want to be one of Artemis' Hunters? Why do so many monsters go into retail? Spend a little more time in Percy Jackson's world—a place where the gods bike among us, monsters man snack bars, and each of us has the potential to become a hero. Find out: Why Dionysus might actually be the best director Camp Half-Blood could have How to recognize a monster when you see one Why even if we aren't facing manticores and minotaurs, reading myth can still help us deal with the scary things in our own lives Plus, consult our glossary of people, places, and things from Greek myth: how Medusa got her snake hair extensions, why Chiron isn't into partying and paintball like the rest of his centaur family, and the whole story on Percy's mythical namesake.
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- Fiction
- Folklore
- Criticism and interpretation
- History and criticism
- American Fantasy fiction
- Children's stories, American
- Juvenile literature
- Criticism
- Children's stories
- Fantasy fiction
- Children's literature, history and criticism
- Fantasy fiction, history and criticism
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ISBN 9781937856373 · Smart Pop an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc.