Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two: Sea of Monsters, The-Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two Hardback - 2006
by Rick Riordan
In this highly anticipated sequel to "The Lightning Thief," Percy Jackson discovers there's trouble at Camp Half-Blood--the magical borders protecting Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned. To save Camp Half-Blood, Percy must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclops.
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Readers describe The Sea of Monsters as a brisk, funny sequel that smartly retools Greek myths for a younger audience. Percy’s sardonic narration remains a draw, and Tyson is frequently cited as a lovable standout, though some felt his inclusion nudges the tone younger. Many appreciated the added emotion around family and neglected demigods and praised the cliffhanger, but a portion of adults found the pacing too breathless, the quest structure familiar, and the character work thinner than in the opener. Overall, fans and younger readers were enthusiastic, while some older readers deemed it enjoyable but lightweight.
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- Title Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two: Sea of Monsters, The-Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two
- Author Rick Riordan
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition/Fi
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Disney Hyperion, New York, USA
- Publication date 2006-04-01
- Features Dust Cover, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780786856862 / 0786856866
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.1 in (21.08 x 14.73 x 2.79 cm)
- Age range 10 to 14 years
- Grade levels 5 - 9
- Reading level 680
- Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects Fathers and sons, Friendship
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006280771
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Citations
- Booklist, 07/01/2006, Page 52
- Horn Book Magazine, 05/01/2006, Page 326
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2006, Page 367
- Kirkus Review - Children, 04/01/2006, Page 355
- Kliatt, 03/01/2006, Page 16
- Publishers Weekly, 04/24/2006, Page 61
- School Library Journal, 05/01/2006, Page 135
- Voice of Youth Advocates, 06/01/2006, Page 162
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