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Rick Riordan (Author)
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Grade 5–9—The battle starts, literally, with an explosion and doesn't let up. After Percy destroys the high school band room battling monsters called empousai who have taken on the form of cheerleaders, he has to hide out at Camp Half-Blood. There, Grover's searcher's license is going to be revoked unless he can find the god Pan in seven days. An entrance to the Labyrinth has been discovered, which means that Luke, the half-blood turned bad, can bypass the magical protections and invade the camp. Annabeth insists that she must follow a quest to locate Daedalus's workshop before Luke does. Percy is disturbed by visions of Nico, the son of Hades, who is summoning forth the spirits of the dead with McDonalds Happy Meals. Percy, Grover, and Percy's Cyclops half-brother follow Annabeth into the maze not knowing if they will ever find their way out. Riordan cleverly personifies the Labyrinth as a sort of living organism that changes at will, and that traverses the whole of the United States. Kids will devour Riordan's subtle satire of their world, such as a Sphinx in the Labyrinth whose questions hilariously parody standardized testing. The secret of Pan is revealed with a bittersweet outcome that also sends an eco-friendly message. Like many series, the "Percy Jackson" books are beginning to show the strain of familiarity and repetition. However, the overarching story line remains compelling, and the cliff-hanger ending will leave readers breathless in anticipation of the fifth and final volume.—Tim Wadham, Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix, AZ
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Percy Jackson isn’t expecting freshman orientation to be any fun.  But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical.

In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos’s army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth—a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this fourth book promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion Book CH; Reprint edition (April 7, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1423101499
  • ISBN-13: 978-1423101499
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (205 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #14 in  Books > Children's Books > Action & Adventure
    #18 in  Books > Children's Books > Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

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40 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavens to Percy!, May 25, 2008
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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, May 25, 2008
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28 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the wait, May 17, 2008
The Battle of the Labyrinth is the fourth of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, following The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, and The Titan's Curse. Several new gods are introduced, and the book picks up an ominous pace as it draws closer to the finale, and the determining battle between gods and Titans.

Percy Jackson has just been accepted to a new school. Again. And despite his every intention not to get kicked out of this one too, being a demigod with Poseidon as your father tends to attract trouble. And monsters, in the form of peppy-but-deadly cheerleaders. After accidentally starting a fire, Percy makes a break for it - along with a mortal girl, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, who has the unusual ability to see through the Mist, the substance that usually hides gods and monsters from mortal eyes.

When he finally makes it back to Camp Half-Blood, Percy finds that all is not well there. His friend Grover is in danger of losing his lifelong dream, his friend Annabeth is treating him oddly, and - worst of all - Nico di Angelo, the half-blood son of Hades, is still at large, trying to bring back his dead sister in exchange for another, living soul.

But all of these pale in comparison to the danger of Kronos, whose followers are growing and whose resurrection is now imminent. When Annabeth is assigned a quest through the perilous Labyrinth of Daedalus, she takes Percy along for the ride - as well as Grover and Percy's Cyclops half-brother, Tyson.

This is the most exciting and action-packed book yet, as the darkness closes in. Real losses and horrors are experienced in this one, both private and large-scale. It is clear that the final battle is drawing near, the battle in which - according to the prophecy - either Percy, or Nico di Angelo, will have a pivotal role to play in either the victory or destruction of Olympus and the gods.

Highly recommended.

Rating: Very good
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of the Labyrinth, July 23, 2010
This review is from: The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) (Paperback)
Rick Riordan does it again. Another brilliantly entertaining and marvelous book in the Percy Jackson series. Percy is growing up and as he is growing, so are his powers which are becoming almost more than he can control.

The Battle of the Labyrinth involves Percy battling with a selection of Greek monsters. The first battle that Percy has is with two creatures called 'Empousai'. The two empousai (vampires) dress as high school cheerleaders and attack Percy and his new friend, Rachel Dare. The next battle is with a Sphinx. The third battle in the book is between Percy and Nemesis' son. They fight for hours until...well I can't say too much (but lets face it we know he survives because Book 5 follows on!).

A fantastic story for both kids and adults! If you enjoy fantasy, another brilliant book is 'Godstone - The Kairos Boxes' by G.A Williams and also the 'Roman Mysteries' series:


GODSTONE - THE KAIROS BOXES


The Thieves of Ostia (The Roman Mysteries)



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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Percy Jackson title
Once again, Rick Riordan does not cease to impress me. When I finished The Titan's Curse I tried to move on to Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas but had to put it down after the first... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Coraline

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book in the series
The Battle of the Labyrinth was a fun, adventurous read. This far into the series, if you've already read the first three books, this book is essential to completing the story... Read more
Published 15 days ago by dirtjarproductions

4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps pace with the previous books :)
In Battle of the Labyrinth, Percy is starting to become a real man. As he gets ready to officially enter high school as a freshman, Percy is looking forward to spending another... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Travis Stein

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
All of the Percy Jackson books are awesome! I completely recommend this book and the other books in the series. It is a must read!
Published 1 month ago by Bekah

5.0 out of 5 stars My review
after looking for the labrynth for quite some time percy and Annabeth get cornered by zeuses fist and see a crack.When they go in they find out it's the labyrynth! Read more
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This book was sent as a gift. It is one in a series and the receiver is
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Published 2 months ago by prarygater

5.0 out of 5 stars Did my jaw just drop?
The way Rick Riordan gives this novel many brilliant plot twists never fails to shock me with his pure brilliance! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite in the series
Note: Like all my other reviews for this series, I will not be writing my own synopsis. However, you can read more about it here. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars My favorite of the series
Can Percy find the secret of the Labyrinth before the Titan's Army can invade camp, and will Grover ever find Pan, the God of the Wild? Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Be ready to race underground!
The Half bloods are in search of the creature of the Labyrinth to save their camp from Kronos' army.

The best part had to be when they finally found Daedalus. Read more
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