Percy Jackson's Greek Gods facts for kids
Cover of U.S. edition with Rocco artwork
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| Author | Rick Riordan |
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| Illustrator | John Rocco |
| Cover artist | John Rocco (US), Steve Stone (UK) |
| Country | United States |
| Series | Percy Jackson & the Olympians (companion) |
| Genre | Young adult short story collection, Greek mythology |
| Publisher | Disney Hyperion Penguin Group (UK) |
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Publication date
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August 19, 2014 August 7, 2014 (UK) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover), e-book |
| Pages | 318 to 336 (US, first ed. variously counted) 402 pp (UK) |
| ISBN | 978-1423183648 |
| LC Class | PS3568.I5866 P47 2014 |
| Followed by | Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes |
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods is an exciting collection of short stories. It tells tales from Greek mythology through the eyes of Percy Jackson. The famous author Rick Riordan wrote this book. It was first released on August 19, 2014.
In this book, Percy Jackson shares his own funny and sarcastic thoughts on the ancient Greek myths. He makes these old stories feel new and exciting. In the United Kingdom and many other countries, the book is called Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods. It is often seen as the sixth book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series.
Contents
What's the Book About?
Percy Jackson adds his unique point of view to the classic Greek myths. He starts by introducing readers to Greek mythology. Then, he dives into stories about the 12 most important gods and goddesses.
The book has 19 chapters filled with different tales. These stories range from the very beginning, with Gaea and the Titans, to individual adventures of the gods. Many of these gods are characters readers already know from the Camp Half-Blood chronicles.
Percy's funny and sometimes sassy voice shines through in the chapter titles. For example, you'll find chapters like "Hera Gets a Little Cuckoo" and "Zeus Kills Everyone." His way of telling these stories makes them entertaining and easy to understand.
Who Are the Main Characters?
This book features many characters from Greek mythology. Percy Jackson introduces us to powerful beings from different groups.
The Mighty TitansThe Titans were the first powerful gods. They ruled the world before the Olympians. |
The Olympian Gods and GoddessesThese are the most famous gods and goddesses. They live on Mount Olympus.
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Nature Spirits and Other BeingsThese characters are often connected to nature.
Brave DemigodsDemigods are children of a god and a human.
Other Referenced CharactersSome characters are mentioned in the stories. |
See also
In Spanish: Percy Jackson y los dioses griegos para niños
