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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)

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Publisher: Miramax
Catalog: Book
Release date: 2007-05-01
Media: Hardcover
Format: Bargain Price
Number of pages: 320
Reading level: Young Adult
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Author:
Rick Riordansee more Books by Rick Riordan

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Professional Review:
When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he’ll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and . . . a ride from his mom.
The demigods race to the rescue, to find that Grover has made an important
discovery: two new powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that’s not all that awaits them. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up his most devious trap yet, and the young heroes have just fallen prey. Hilarious and action-packed, this third adventure in the series finds Percy faced with his most dangerous challenge so far: the chilling prophecy of the Titan’s curse.

User Reviews:
 Rating 5   Written on August 8, 2008
   Summary: Greek Geeks rejoice! Still a clever, faithful, original, and meaningful updating!
In the third book of the hilarious and reflective series updating (yet staying delightfully true to) Greek mythology and hero tales, our hero, Percy Jackson, must deal with his greatest challenge to date: women. After Percy's friend (who is becoming more than that to him) Annabeth falls in battle with a manticore/vice principal, he must team up with heart-broken and recently brought-to-life Thalia and a gaggle of Artemis' Hunters. Added into the mix is a mysterious brother and sister Half-Blood that need to be brought to the camp. In standard hero fashion, Percy soon finds himself on a quest to save both Annabeth and the goddess Artemis from the Titan's Curse. As is standard in the series, the heroes must deal with various beasties from mythology, but also more significantly, they must deal with their ever-growing divine family, particularly their distant and mighty godly parents. Most of all, Percy discovers the dark side of being a hero, particularly a male hero, and his relationship with women: from his friend Thalia who is heart broken over Luke's betrayal, to Annabeth who seems more interested in redeeming Luke than hooking up with Percy, to his mother who has a new guy, to the goddess Aphrodite that finds him and his quest adorable, to Zoë who was once betrayed and used by a famous male hero. It's a very refreshing message for a series about Greek mythology: a commentary on the sexism of that mythology. Percy is growing up and coming to terms with his destiny. The book wonderfully captures to voice of a teenage boy while creating a great tale of mystery and monsters (though it was too action-heavy for my tastes). Full of delicious Greek mythology jokes for us Greek Geeks, and also true to the spirit, philosophy, magic, and metaphor of the original stories. One complaint: the paperback printings of this series are pretty terrible. The pages barely turn, the book barely opens, and after one reading (by an adult taking care of it), the binding it broken. But the book's contents are fantastic! Grade: A

 Rating 5   Written on August 4, 2008
   Summary: Get your kids to read
I bought the first 3 books of the series for my 10-year old son because it was recommended by friends. My son is not an avid reader and this was the first time he was absorbed by a book.

 Rating 5   Written on August 1, 2008
   Summary: Addictive
Of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, this is my favorite book. I couldn't put it down. And I'm 40! I have talked about this book with kids from 10 to 18 and adults of all ages - everyone I've talked to has loved it. The series is interesting and funny, every chapter has excitement, and you really feel connected to the characters. I highly recommend this series and especially this book.

 Rating 5   Written on July 28, 2008
   Summary: My son couldn't put it down
I started reading this series to my son (going into 4th grade). He would not start reading the series himself because "the type was too small". By the time I got to this book (book 3 in the series), he was so interested in the characters and plot that he finished the book and read the entire 4th book by himself. The greek names are a challenge - I wish there was a pronounciation key at the back.

 Rating 5   Written on July 13, 2008
   Summary: The Titan's Curse
I love the Greek Mythology It's a great change from fairy stories. Its a different kind of magic. I have read all the books in this series except the 4th book I am still getting to that one. I love how the main character is not Hercules. Percy Jackson is a new kind of Hero.

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CatalogBookBookBookBookBookBook
Release date2007-05-012007-03-202008-05-062006-03-212008-07-152007-03-27
MediaHardcoverPaperbackHardcoverPaperbackHardcoverHardcover
FormatBargain Price-Bargain Price-Bargain Price-
Number of pages320304368392432560
Ean-9781423103349-9780786838653-9780060577377
Book Isbn-1423103343-0786838655-0060577371
Reading levelYoung AdultAges 9-12Ages 9-12Young AdultAges 9-12Ages 9-12
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