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Book Review Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (w/poster)

by Rick Riordan

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2023-04-04
Pages:2056
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1368098045

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been kidnapped.And now it's up to Percy and his friends to find out what happened. Who is powerful enough to kidnap a goddess? They must find Artemis before the winter solstice, when her influence on the Olympian Council could swing an important vote on the war with the titans. Not only that, but first Percy will have to solve the mystery of a rare monster that Artemis was hunting when she disappeared -- a monster rumored to be so po

Our Review

Percy Jackson faces his most dangerous quest yet when the goddess Artemis vanishes under mysterious circumstances, forcing the young demigod and his friends to track down both a kidnapped Olympian and the legendary monster she was hunting. With the winter solstice deadline looming and the fate of Olympus hanging in the balance, this high-stakes adventure plunges readers deeper into the war against the Titans. The narrative masterfully blends pulse-pounding action with the witty, modern voice that has become Riordan's signature, creating an immersive middle-grade fantasy experience.

What sets this installment apart is its expanded scope, introducing formidable new foes and deepening the series' mythological lore while keeping the relatable friendships and humor front and center. Young readers who thrive on mythological adventures and complex puzzles will be captivated by the intertwining mysteries and the escalating stakes for Percy's world. The result is a propulsive story that solidifies the series' place as a cornerstone of contemporary fantasy for young audiences, leaving them utterly invested in the epic conflict yet to come.

Themes

Children's stories

Subjects

Children's stories