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Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Hardcover – Illustrated, August 19, 2014
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A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week.
So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that."
Dramatic full-color illustrations throughout by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco make this volume--a must for home, library, and classroom shelves--as stunning as it is entertaining.
- Print length336 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure790L
- Dimensions9.25 x 1 x 12.2 inches
- PublisherDisney Hyperion
- Publication dateAugust 19, 2014
- ISBN-108968330573
- ISBN-13978-8968330575
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John Rocco (www.roccoart.com) studied illustration at Rhode Island School of Design and The School of Visual Arts. In addition to writing and illustrating four of his own picture books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling Blackout, he has created all of the cover art for Rick Riordan's best-selling Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus series. He has also illustrated books by Whoopi Goldberg and Katherine Patterson. Before becoming a full-time children's book creator, he worked as an art director on "Shrek" for Dreamworks, and for Disney Imagineering. He lives in Los Angeles.
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- ASIN : 1423183649
- Publisher : Disney Hyperion; Illustrated edition (August 19, 2014)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8968330573
- ISBN-13 : 978-8968330575
- Reading age : 9 - 12 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 790L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 4.05 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.25 x 1 x 12.2 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #47,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #50 in Children's Folk Tale & Myth Anthologies
- #135 in Children's Greek & Roman Books
- #595 in Short Stories Anthologies
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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 35 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.
Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

I love books. The fact that I get to make books for a living still thrills me everyday. I write and illustrate picture books and novels for children as well as illustrate books for older readers. Many of my books have received prestigious awards including my New York Times Bestselling book, BLACKOUT which received the Caldecott Honor. I am also the illustrator for Rick Riordan's blockbuster series' Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus.
I didn't always make books. Before embarking on full time work as an author/illustrator I worked as an art director in the entertainment business. Movies, television, theme parks and museums were my canvas. It was great work and I enjoyed every minute of it, but...
Did I tell you I love books?
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Customers find the book very amusing and bright. They also find the content very informative and say it's an awesome companion. Customers say the book is chock full of stories about the Greek gods. They appreciate the gorgeous illustrations and familiar elements. Customers describe the writing style as readable, accessible, and easy to follow. They say the information is very true to the ancient myths.
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Customers find the book very amusing and fun to read to kids. They also love Percy's humor and the fact that he does not shy away from it.
"The book was very funny and in character and told the Greek stories in a very interesting and light hearted way." Read more
"Such a fun book!!!" Read more
"...Yes, I have been reading this novel and I do love it. Yes, it is funny, sarcastic, and witty as others have noted...." Read more
"...a very informative book on the Greek Gods, made more interesting & entertaining by being written in the voice of Percy Jackson...." Read more
Customers find the book very informative, filled with interesting facts, and educational. They say it helps them understand the immortal Olympians and describe it as an awesome companion.
"The book was very funny and in character and told the Greek stories in a very interesting and light hearted way." Read more
"...It was longer than I thought it would be but there’s a ton of gods! Highly recommended for fans of mythology and fans of Percy Jackson! 5 stars!" Read more
"4½. This was a very informative book on the Greek Gods, made more interesting & entertaining by being written in the voice of Percy Jackson...." Read more
"...The book is filled with interesting facts about the Olympians...." Read more
Customers find the book chock full of stories about the Greek gods. They also say the content is informative yet entertaining, and well researched.
"I love this book it has a cool illustrations and the story is amazing!" Read more
"...(at least some of them as there are A LOT) even more exciting and interesting. The light and funny narrative made this book a joy to read...." Read more
"The stories are well-written (and most definitely in Percy's voice)...." Read more
"...he gives a version of the Greek Gods that is both entertaining and memorable. You definitely wont feel like you're reading an encyclopedia...." Read more
Customers find the illustrations gorgeous, charming, and filled with familiar elements of Greek mythology.
"I love this book it has a cool illustrations and the story is amazing!" Read more
"...Still this book has all the whimsy, irreverence and charm of the other Riordan books. And for that I must highly recommend it." Read more
"...are, but based on the things she told me about the book it looks pretty good...I'm an atheist when it comes to Greek gods..." Read more
"My kids can't put this book down. They love the illustrations too. Great quality" Read more
Customers find the writing style readable, easy to understand, and kid-friendly. They appreciate the normal words and modern phraseology, which is a perfect compliment to engage their understanding and enjoyment of the books. Readers also mention that the perspective of a teenager is very clear.
"...but is clearly written & accessable to younger audiences (who will appreciate Percy's references to school, bullies, crushes, teachers, etc...)..." Read more
"...This makes it a little easier for kids to handle that type of thing...." Read more
"...appropriate for middle and high school, accessible and appropriate for many fifth graders as well..." Read more
"...way and being under the age of twelve from my perspective was very easy to understand...." Read more
Customers find the author brilliant, fabulous, and the best writer ever. They also say the book is perfect for any Percy Jackson fan and in character.
"The book was very funny and in character and told the Greek stories in a very interesting and light hearted way." Read more
"Great for percy Jackson lover" Read more
"This accompanying book is perfect for any Percy Jackson fan!" Read more
"...Anyone that can write for kids like that is truly gifted. He is fabulous. I love it!" Read more
Customers find the book series great.
"...So very funny in only the way Percy can be as well as a great addition to the series (both really) with all the helpful and insightful, not to..." Read more
"...to use, this book makes up for it in the way it is wonderfully tied into the main series, but not too much and the fact thatThis book speaks about..." Read more
"Wonderful companion to the Percy Jackson series...." Read more
"Great companion to Rick Riordan series." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
1 star = did not like
2 star = it was okay
3 star = liked it
4 star = really liked it
5 star = it was amazing
First, and most obvious thing, I got this in hardcover, and it's huge. I'm talking almost full ruler tall, 9 inches wide, and over 300 pages. It's pretty unwieldy to hold, depending how you like to hold your books. I like to hold mine higher, so it's better for my neck, and I almost smacked myself in the face a few times while turning the pages. I'm sure this book could have been a 600 or so page regular sized hardcover just fine, but my guess is they didn't want to scale down the pictures. They aren't frequent, but there are full page pictures scattered throughout.
Something I didn't understand the need for was, there were random funny quotes from the text positioned and blown up. Like, Percy would say something funny, and then a couple lines down, the same way you would insert a small image, that sentence would be placed there as if to repeat the joke. Like, "haha did you catch that funny part? Well, here it is again just in case."I can see it being effective for someone skimming the book in store to try to grab their attention, but to someone reading the book at home, it seemed unnecessary.
Anyway, Percy Jackson is the narrator for the legends of the origins of the world, and the 12 primary Greek Gods. I think this is likely far more interesting than a school text book version, but maybe not as detailed. Percy puts his own spin on the tales, and makes them as family friendly as possible. He also inserts his own two cents every so often. I didn't get to learn any Greek mythology in school, but I've always been interested, so I thought this book was a neat way to learn more than just what the series has been tossing out. I look forward to reading the book about Greek heroes in the near future.
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