Novel Ideas: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series

It's Monday, and that means ... Novel Ideas! Every Monday, we take a look at a juvenile fiction/chapter book. They won't always be brand-new books - sometimes we'll take a look at old favorites. Looking for a good read? Check out our Novel Ideas posts. Have a suggestion for a great book to review? Let us know!This week's found novel is:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan
New Lenox Library Call Number: J RIO


Lots of kids are getting excited about the Percy Jackson movie that's coming out this month. If you haven't read the series, it's an excellent time to start!

The first book in the series, The Lightning Thief, sets up the story for us. Percy is just a typical kid, but he's got some pretty un-typical problems. Like, his dad is Poseidon. The Poseidon. Which means Percy is a hero, a half-human, half-god hybrid. After a ... situation develops at Percy's school, he is whisked away to Camp Half-blood to learn how to use his power. But being a half-blood isn't all swords and shields and cool tricks. Percy has to deal with angry gods, crazy situations, and the typical teen drama.
This is a great series for anyone who is interested in Greek mythology, likes adventure or loved the Harry Potter series.