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Riordan's storytelling is as polished as ever, brimming with wit, action, and heart (Publishers Weekly )
Storytelling that will get readers hooked (Phillip Ardargh The Guardian )
Storytelling that will get readers hooked (Phillip Ardargh The Guardian )
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The Number one, bestselling title in this new spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan.
OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR
When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse - and a missing hero - are flying around camp. It seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest, which they must complete by the winter solstice. In just four days time. Can the trio succeed on this deadly mission - and what must they sacrifice in order to survive?
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I came late to the original Percy Jackson series, and was therefore able to read them all close together. I found myself lost in the world that Rick Riordan had created, easily picturing Camp Half Blood, and enjoying all the characters we were introduced to.
I admit to feeling a little lost after the series finished, so I was excited to find out that Rick had returned to this world, with a new set of heroes.
The book starts with a boy called Jason, who finds himself on a school bus, but having no idea of who he is, or why he's there. Strangely enough though, his `friends', Piper and Leo seem to know him.
The beginning would probably be a bit confusing for someone who hadn't read the original series, and I would imagine it's better starting there if you haven't already. However, we soon find ourselves back in the familiar world of the camp, with returning characters.
As you would expect, Jason goes on a Quest, along with Piper and Leo, finding the anticipated monsters. However, it's soon clear that there's something rather different this time around, especially with the mention of Roman gods.
Some old characters are back, and others are mentioned, but the emphasis is on the new ones. Jason, Piper and Leo have interesting stories to tell, and this is certainly their book.
The joy however, is that this book obviously sets us up for a whole new series - which I'm very much looking out for!
I admit to feeling a little lost after the series finished, so I was excited to find out that Rick had returned to this world, with a new set of heroes.
The book starts with a boy called Jason, who finds himself on a school bus, but having no idea of who he is, or why he's there. Strangely enough though, his `friends', Piper and Leo seem to know him.
The beginning would probably be a bit confusing for someone who hadn't read the original series, and I would imagine it's better starting there if you haven't already. However, we soon find ourselves back in the familiar world of the camp, with returning characters.
As you would expect, Jason goes on a Quest, along with Piper and Leo, finding the anticipated monsters. However, it's soon clear that there's something rather different this time around, especially with the mention of Roman gods.
Some old characters are back, and others are mentioned, but the emphasis is on the new ones. Jason, Piper and Leo have interesting stories to tell, and this is certainly their book.
The joy however, is that this book obviously sets us up for a whole new series - which I'm very much looking out for!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been a fan of Percy Jackson since the first book, I bought it for my children and was hooked from the first page. This book has new characters and a new story line but, holds the attention like all the other books. Once picked up this book is difficult to put down and you seriously begin to wonder if that last storm we had was real or was it the "mist"? If only I had, had the choice of reading that teenagers had today it would have enjoyed reading more when I was younger. Role on the next book.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Now here's a task that one could describe as impossible. Write a follow-up series to the ridiculously popular Percy Jackson series.
But Rick Riordan has taken up that challenge, and he has succeeded.
Yes, he has changed styles, and he has, by quite a considerable margin, written the longest Percy Jackson story, but the length is justified as Riordan begins his epic odyssey, and the characters are each different and likeable (come on, who didn't howl with laughter at Piper's putting down of the former cabin councillor?). It's also interesting to go into more detail about the other cabins, and certain developments that won't be mentioned here do make sense in retrospect.
Besides, who can't like a giant mechanical and somewhat broken dragon named Happy? (Oh so easy to make a reference to a certain song...)
But Rick Riordan has taken up that challenge, and he has succeeded.
Yes, he has changed styles, and he has, by quite a considerable margin, written the longest Percy Jackson story, but the length is justified as Riordan begins his epic odyssey, and the characters are each different and likeable (come on, who didn't howl with laughter at Piper's putting down of the former cabin councillor?). It's also interesting to go into more detail about the other cabins, and certain developments that won't be mentioned here do make sense in retrospect.
Besides, who can't like a giant mechanical and somewhat broken dragon named Happy? (Oh so easy to make a reference to a certain song...)
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now this is a 5* book!!!! i mean who didn,t laugh at leo's sense of humer??? it has villans who beat captin ¿ anyday!!!!!
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No it int cause its long its caus its rubbish! Hes startin to run out of ideas and its getting BORING. My advise dont get it guys!
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Better than I expected, really like the way Riordan changes characters every couple of chapters. Can't wait to read the next one! :D
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I bought this book for a young lad who loves reading anything! I buy his brother the Percy Jackson books and he's enjoyed borrowing them so thought I'd start him on his own... Read more
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