Synopsis:
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse – Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends—one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena – Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a middle-grade (and up) book about a 12 year old boy who discovers he is a demigod. This is the first in the series.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild
Sexual Content: Mild – Talk of adultery and gods having children
Violence: Moderate – Fighting monsters, implied domestic violence, death
Substance Use: Casual mention of alcohol, like God of wine
Prejudices: Greek gods vs humans and superiority. Ableism.
Religious Themes: The characters briefly discuss the afterlife and what it is, in light of Greek mythology and real life terms. This novel deals with various Greek gods and mythology.
Other Topics: Strained parental relationships. Loss of parent. Bullying. Animal neglect.
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