Sell Us Your Item
For a $2.00 Gift Card
Trade in
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Color:
Image not available

To view this video download Flash Player

 

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-3) [Paperback]

Rick Riordan
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (250 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Paperback --  
Unknown Binding --  
Summer Reading
Summer Reading
Browse the best books of the summer including popular series, classics, and editors' picks in our Teen Summer Reading Store.

Book Description

September 16, 2008 10 and up Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Humans and half-bloods alike agree—Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a series fit for heroes! Re-live the adventure from the beginning with this boxed set of the first three books.
 
The Lightning Thief:
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. When his mom tells him the truth about where he came from, she takes him to the one place he’ll be safe—Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island). There, Percy learns that the father he never knew is actually Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon Percy finds himself caught up in a mystery that could lead to disastrous consequences. Together with his friends—a satyr and other the demigod daughter of Athena—Percy sets out on a quest to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

The Sea of Monsters:
After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly calm. But things don’t stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters—the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia—only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name: the Bermuda Triangle. Now Percy and his friends must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes by the end of the summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family—one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon’s son is an honor or simply a cruel joke...

The Titan’s Curse:
When Percy Jackson receives a distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword Riptide; and... a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue, to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two new powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that's not all that awaits them. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up his most devious trap yet, and the young heroes have unwittingly fallen prey. Hilarious and action-packed, this third adventure in the series finds Percy faced with his most dangerous challenge so far: the chilling prophecy of the Titan's curse.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author


Rick Riordan is the author of the first four books in the New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series: The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Titan's Curse; and The Battle of the Labyrinth. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 10 and up
  • Paperback: 1032 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (September 16, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1423113497
  • ISBN-13: 978-1423113492
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.6 x 7.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (250 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 30 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller. In 2011, Rick received the Children's Choice Book Award for Author of the Year.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and two sons.


Amazon Author Rankbeta 

(What's this?)
#34 Overall (See top 100 authors)

Customer Reviews

I bought these 3 books for my 9 year old who loves to read. Isaac  |  69 reviewers made a similar statement
I cant wait for the next book to come in so I can start right back up again. Shane Byrne  |  60 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
138 of 145 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a 24 year old married woman, and like many Harry Potter fans I have been reading unfufilling series after unfufilling series for the last few years trying to find something to fill that void. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is fantastic. I have to say I did like the second and third books a little more than the first. They were more colorful and funny than the Lightning Thief. Everything that you loved about Harry Potter is in this book, but not in the haphazard, copycat, money-maker way that some other series have tried (*cough cough Charlie Bone and Septimus Heap to name a couple). This is totally original and you will find yourself with the same love of Camp Half-blood that you had for Hogwarts. While this book is for children it is meaty. It has substance, thoughtful characters, interesting plots, and an intricate world I cant get enough of. I had a hard time putting the books down. I cant wait for the next book to come in so I can start right back up again. My cousin recommended this to me and I just cannot thank her enough. Thanks again Debbie!
Was this review helpful to you?
56 of 60 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, even for reluctant readers September 28, 2008
By L. Jos
Format:Paperback
My 4th grade son who does not love to read absolutely loves this series. I can't get him to stop reading; he is reading instead of TV, video games, outside, etc. I read a few chapters of each of the 4 and they are well written, funny, and full of action/adventure. Great books!
Was this review helpful to you?
37 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Entertaining for Both Kids & Adults January 6, 2009
Format:Paperback
I bought this set for my daughter, who's a fan of Greek mythology, and ended up enjoying them myself as well. Like the "Harry Potter" and "Narnia" series, these books appeal to readers of all ages. I also appreciated the prominent featuring of strong female characters.

Some of the plot twists I did find a bit on the predictable side but I still thought the books were highly entertaining.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Exactly as advertised and item was delivered very fast and great quality. Ordered these randomly and I am not much of a reader but turns out to be a fantastic series and I... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Joshua Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars Birthday Gift for Grandson on the Percy Jackson books
These books were recommended by a teacher for my young grandson. I am sending them out soon for his birthday.
Published 26 days ago by Jean E. Halloran
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series for kids and adults!
This series has rekindled my love for Greek mythology. The characters are interesting and the plots are fast paced and adventurous. Read more
Published 1 month ago by foster
5.0 out of 5 stars Percy Jackson and the Olympians
The 10 year old boy reading this is enchanted. He is an energetic child who can't keep still.
His mother says he is reading without any coaxing from him..
Published 1 month ago by Brenda Couch
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Love this series and will buy more. It's a great read for anyone. I wish it included the next books.
Published 1 month ago by Dan Merritt
5.0 out of 5 stars Percy Jackson and the Olympians Paperback Boxed Set
All in all just a fantastic book series. I love they way they are written, very well done. I will be ordering the next two.
Published 2 months ago by Tj Bouknecht
4.0 out of 5 stars book
Bought this for someone else, I guess they liked it as they use it, not sure what else you would like of my opinion on it
Published 2 months ago by Audrey
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this great set
Another great set for a great price and a great way to start my granddaughter out on a good adventure to reading.
Published 2 months ago by Marilyn Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars good
i bought this item
I like this. This is Very good price & Very Good Quality
My wife also like this.
Published 3 months ago by Chul Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice chuildren's read.
These books are fun and endearing. They are not Harry Potter and defintely not some kind of literary piece of work akin to Shakespeare but they are fun and entertaining for me and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Velkoria
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews


Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Forums

There are no discussions about this product yet.
Be the first to discuss this product with the community.
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 





Look for Similar Items by Category