I was unfamiliar with this series until I saw commercials for the new movie based on the book. I saw one of the books and the name of the writer looked familiar. Rick Riordan was also the writer of a series of mystery books that I love. I was wondering why I haven't seen a new book in the series for awhile. It's because he was off writing kids' books. The series is Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
The main character is 12 year old Percy Jackson. He discovers that his dad is none other than the Greek God Poseidon. Of course this puts him on a quest and his fate is part of a prophecy that could foretell doom for the Gods of Olympus when he turns 16. There's five books in the series and each book brings him closer to his 16th year, until the final book he turns 16. The Greeks Gods are given a more modern twist, Apollo drives a sports car, etc.
I'm on the fourth of the books now. I picked up the first one about a week ago and enjoyed it. I've been reading them since. Now before anyone asks, no they're not Harry Potter, but than what is? Harry Potter was the top as far as kids books go, but these are very good and held my interest as an adult, much the way the Potter books did.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in a good adventure story.
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I've been thinking about picking these up. And now with your recommendation, I think I will.
I'm enjoying them a lot. I'm on the fourth book, with only one to go and hate to see it end. They're a quick read, but still fun.
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