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Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Hardcover – Illustrated, August 19, 2014

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 11,571 ratings

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Who could tell the origin stories of the gods of Olympus better than a modern-day demigod? Percy Jackson provides an insider's view with plenty of 'tude in this illustrated collection.




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.

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Gr 3–7—Riordan takes the classic guide to Greek myths and makes it his own, with an introduction and narration by beloved character Percy Jackson. With 19 chapters, this oversize hardcover includes a variety of stories, from the early tales of Gaea and the Titans to individual tales of gods readers encounter in the "Percy Jackson" series (Hyperion), such as Ares, Apollo, and Dionysus. Percy's irreverent voice is evident from titles such as "Hera Gets a Little Cuckoo," "Zeus Kills Everyone," and "Artemis Unleashes the Death Pig," and the stories are told in his voice with his distinctive perspective ("Another guy who got a special punishment was Sisyphus. With a name like Sissy-Fuss you have to figure the guy had issues…"). The format and illustrations are fairly traditional, considering the tone, featuring painterly depictions of the gods and their world. While these are actual tales of Greek mythology, Percy's take adds more color than would be helpful for those working on research projects or reports. The stories do make for fun reading, however, and might work as starting points for schoolwork. This original and wildly entertaining spin on Greek mythology is bound to be popular among fans of the series.—Heather Talty, formerly at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, New York City

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"The clash of modern and classical worlds is both exciting and entertaining."―-The New York Times Book Review

"The novel’s winning combination of high-voltage adventure and crackling wit is balanced with scenes in which human needs, fears, and ethical choices take center stage."―
-Booklist (starred review)

Praise for The Last Olympian:


"Riordan masterfully orchestrates the huge cast of characters and manages a coherent, powerful tale at once exciting, philosophical and tear-jerking. The bestselling series's legions of fans will cheer their heroes on and rejoice in such a compelling conclusion to the saga."―
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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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
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 11,571 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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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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144 customers mention "Humor"144 positive0 negative

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

107 customers mention "Content"103 positive4 negative

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

71 customers mention "Stories"68 positive3 negative

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

66 customers mention "Visuals"66 positive0 negative

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

36 customers mention "Writing style"34 positive2 negative

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

17 customers mention "Author"17 positive0 negative

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

9 customers mention "Book series"9 positive0 negative

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 March 10, 2024
The book was very funny and in character and told the Greek stories in a very interesting and light hearted way.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
I love this book it has a cool illustrations and the story is amazing!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
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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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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
Gift for nephew and he loves these books. He’s 11
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023
This books was written as if it was written by Percy Jackson which made it a blast! It wasn’t just a dry retelling of the Greek myths. 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!
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Vinicius
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro, chegou em perfeito estado
Reviewed in Brazil on January 14, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro, chegou em perfeito estado
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Claudia
5.0 out of 5 stars My son LOVED this book (and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes)
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2021
My son (12 years old) read through both of these books so fast (Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes). He said that each story kept him interested the whole time. He just breezed through and then told me some of the stories afterwards.
Mahagenbeek
5.0 out of 5 stars bondig komische samenvatting vd griekse goden
Reviewed in the Netherlands on May 12, 2024
Een leuke vlotte introductie van de griekse goden zoals verteld door percy jackson. Soms iets te joviaal maar zeker een aanrader.
Ann Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2024
My 10 year old son adored this book. He is an obsessed Percy Jackson fan. It explained about the Olympian Gods and gives a good background to Greek mythology.
Andrea Cisneros
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELENTE
Reviewed in Mexico on February 11, 2018
Todo maravilloso. Desde la entrega en perfectas condiciones, la edición preciosa, las ilustraciones increíbles, los colores súper vivos. La calidad excelente y sobre todo el contenido, que si ya de por sí es bueno a causa del autor, es aún más bueno considerando el trabajo de los colaboradores (ilustradores, editores, etc.). Jamás me canso de seguir la saga, y defnitivamente vale muchísimo la pena comprarlo, incluso si no se ha leído ningún otro libro de la misma colección de Percy Jackson. Porque al ser recopilaciones, funciona incluso como libro introductorio para niños y jóvenes en edades de 10 años (o menos) en adelante, en el ámbito mitológico.
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