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315 pp.
| Hyperion/Miramax |
May, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4231-0145-1$17.95
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4-6Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
Percy Jackson, modern-day half-blood son of Poseidon, returns to face mythical monsters while on a cross-country trip. Percy's kept occupied fighting skeleton warriors and Atlas himself. The plot may seem a little muddled to those unfamiliar with the earlier books. However, the high-powered action sequences, humorous transposition of Olympian legends to the modern day, and direct, unassuming narration remain big draws.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
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May, 2007