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 Heavens to Percy! June 2, 2008
Amanda Richards (ECD, Guyana)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is book four of the Percy Jackson series, with only one more installment to come. Readers from around ten years old will be thrilled by the adventures of the teenaged hero who just happens to be the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, and all his friends, most of whom are the children of the Olympians from Greek Mythology.
In my opinion, it would be better if you read the series in order, and the three previous books are:
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)
The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)
In "The Battle of the Labyrinth", Percy and three friends set off on a quest through the treacherous labyrinth, in search of the inventor Daedalus, hoping that he will help them to defeat the army being assembled by Luke, son of Hermes. The thing is - Luke is just the messenger, and the evil he's about to unleash can bring down Olympus itself.
Although still clueless about girls and relationships, Percy starts developing and unleashing his powers, and surprises even himself when he attempts to repeat Hercules' great stable cleansing project. Other demi-gods also come into their own in book four, and a mortal girl proves to be just the ticket, and in the nick of time too. In a related sub-story, the search for Pan reaches an exhilarating climax.
Packed with monsters of all persuasions, gods and demi-gods, rescues, battles and side trips to Alcatraz and Mount St. Helens, this is by far the most exciting book of the series so far.
Amazingly imaginative, thrilling and funny, this series by Rick Riordan continues to be a front runner in children's fiction, and I recommend it without reservation.
Amanda Richards
Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth September 18, 2009
Robin Noad
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
So, having made an enemy of a son of Hades last Christmas, Percy Jackson must be hoping that the new year is a lot better than the last, right?
Well, if he is, he's a fool. A game of capture the flag leads to the discovery of an entrance to the mythical Labyrinth, and thus a back-door entrance into camp. Which certain enemies, like say Kronos, Lord of Time and King of the Titans, may use to destroy the camp.
And so, another adventure begins for Percy and his friends, who must delve into this maze of wonders, terrors, monsters, friends, foes, and everything else inbetween. Including a monster who really needs to up her personal hygene levels and a friend who has more arms than you can count.
In this, the penultimate volume of the series, Riordan neatly sets up his dominoes, while also making the story fun, exciting, and compelling to read. Like the rest of the series to date, you won't be able to put this book down (which I learned the hard way).
Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth July 29, 2009
Caroline Ann (UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My 12 year old son requested this book. He couldn't put it down - and didn't! He thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great Series July 14, 2009
Stewart F. King (Scotland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My son (13yo) devoured the whole series within a few weeks - he just loved these books and relates to Percy Jackson big style. I am going to read them myself as he gave them such an immense thumbs up!
Start by reading the first one, and you'll want to read them all! July 2, 2010
Charlotte
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered all five "Percy Jackson" books in one go and read them in one go too, they're that good and exciting. I think it's brilliant how the writer incooperates the old Greek myths in our modern time and make it believable and even better: make it interesting and cool and gripping. I loved every book in this series. If you're a fan of Harry Potter books and other fantasy series, than you will definitely enjoy the Percy Jackson books.
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