The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Reviewed by Lindsay
Percy in his dangerous life of turning 16, what will happen? Will he be the Last Olympian or will he not?
In this book, it has lots of issues, ideas, and concepts like courage, betrayal, and loss. A lot of courage comes out when Annabeth leaves her family and joins Luke and Thalia. This makes me think Annabeth does not care about her family, and how they think of her. This makes me realize that Annabeth is not watching out for other people besides herself.
In the book it shows betrayal when Luke goes on the bad side. This makes me wonder, why would Luke do that? Throughout the series it tells the reader in the book how Luke is so mysterious, and wants to go up against Percy, Chiron, Annabeth, and Camp Half-Blood.
Rick Riordan, the author of this book, really brings out the excitement and lots of questions in the book that just makes you want to read more. Rick inspires lots of writers and children throughout the whole world. Most of his fantastic fantasy books are the best-selling series!
I think the message is trust your instincts, and believe in yourself, don't bring yourself down, no matter what.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
The Last Olympian reviewed by Anna
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Reviewed by Anna
"I am here because when all else fails, when all the other mighty gods have gone off to war, I am all that's left. Home. Hearth. I am the Last Olympian."
This sentence is most definitely one of my favorite parts! I mean Hestia does a great job talking "first person" to Percy. Alright, The Last Olympian is totally my favorite book! The way everything is said amazes me! Rick Riordan is the perfect person for character details and setting details.
Rick Riordan describes so many things. He describes Beckendorf as "...he was huge, with ripped muscles from working on the forges every summer, two years older than me, and one of the camp's best armor smiths." He makes it easier to picture things in my mind, I instantly knew what Beckendorf looked like!
I believe this book could be for 8 and up. They can handle it, especially with Rick Riordan's detials.
So the next book you read should be The Last Olympian!
Reviewed by Anna
"I am here because when all else fails, when all the other mighty gods have gone off to war, I am all that's left. Home. Hearth. I am the Last Olympian."
This sentence is most definitely one of my favorite parts! I mean Hestia does a great job talking "first person" to Percy. Alright, The Last Olympian is totally my favorite book! The way everything is said amazes me! Rick Riordan is the perfect person for character details and setting details.
Rick Riordan describes so many things. He describes Beckendorf as "...he was huge, with ripped muscles from working on the forges every summer, two years older than me, and one of the camp's best armor smiths." He makes it easier to picture things in my mind, I instantly knew what Beckendorf looked like!
I believe this book could be for 8 and up. They can handle it, especially with Rick Riordan's detials.
So the next book you read should be The Last Olympian!
The Last Olympian reviewed by Gabrielle
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Reviewed by Gabrielle
The power, sorrow, and scariness of war is shown in The Last Olympian.
Once again, Rick Riordan brings out emotion and humor. In The Last Olympian, 15 year old Percy goes on a mission, a war, to save the world by protecting the Empire State Building.
This story shows friendship, love, betrayal, identity, and hope and in between making the readers feel the same. A part that shows that is when Percy is fighting Kronos himself.
The text is powerful and full of courage and braveness as Kronos strikes again causing a terrible war that will all, hopefully, go to Tartarus.
Readers will relate with all the characters feeling important and feel like a true half-blood. (I recommend this for 8 and up.)
Reviewed by Gabrielle
The power, sorrow, and scariness of war is shown in The Last Olympian.
Once again, Rick Riordan brings out emotion and humor. In The Last Olympian, 15 year old Percy goes on a mission, a war, to save the world by protecting the Empire State Building.
This story shows friendship, love, betrayal, identity, and hope and in between making the readers feel the same. A part that shows that is when Percy is fighting Kronos himself.
The text is powerful and full of courage and braveness as Kronos strikes again causing a terrible war that will all, hopefully, go to Tartarus.
Readers will relate with all the characters feeling important and feel like a true half-blood. (I recommend this for 8 and up.)
The Last Olympian reviewed by Allison
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Hyperion Books
Reviewed by Allison
"When all else fails, I am all that's left. Home. Hearth. I am the Last Olympian."
When Percy, and all of his friends are on a quest to stop the Titan Lord Kronos, things go wrong. Friends lost. Bad things come among Camp Half-Blood when Luke Castellan, Percy's evil enemy, sacrifices his body for Kronos to rise.
This mythical, and romantic story has humor, betrayal, trust, and possibly death.
The Last Olympian has an unforgettable cast of characters, Percy Jackson, a very humorous and brave demigod, Annabeth Chase, a kind an hopeful demigod, Thalia Grace, the bravest of Artemis' Hunters, Grover Underwood, a courageous and brave satyr, Tyson, a very loving and brave cyclopes, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, a mortal that becomes something very dangerous, Luke Castellan, an evil, but forgiving demigod, and many more brave heroes.
The Last Olympian is a book full of war, death, and evilness. Rick Riordan did an excellent job making the story fantastic! Rick really pushed himself to make a great story!
The Last Olympian is an awesome book full of death, hope, perseverance, power, loss, trust, friendship, and betrayal. Readers will feel like they're a demigod fighting in the war after they read this book!
I recommend this book for ages 9+.
Hyperion Books
Reviewed by Allison
"When all else fails, I am all that's left. Home. Hearth. I am the Last Olympian."
When Percy, and all of his friends are on a quest to stop the Titan Lord Kronos, things go wrong. Friends lost. Bad things come among Camp Half-Blood when Luke Castellan, Percy's evil enemy, sacrifices his body for Kronos to rise.
This mythical, and romantic story has humor, betrayal, trust, and possibly death.
The Last Olympian has an unforgettable cast of characters, Percy Jackson, a very humorous and brave demigod, Annabeth Chase, a kind an hopeful demigod, Thalia Grace, the bravest of Artemis' Hunters, Grover Underwood, a courageous and brave satyr, Tyson, a very loving and brave cyclopes, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, a mortal that becomes something very dangerous, Luke Castellan, an evil, but forgiving demigod, and many more brave heroes.
The Last Olympian is a book full of war, death, and evilness. Rick Riordan did an excellent job making the story fantastic! Rick really pushed himself to make a great story!
The Last Olympian is an awesome book full of death, hope, perseverance, power, loss, trust, friendship, and betrayal. Readers will feel like they're a demigod fighting in the war after they read this book!
I recommend this book for ages 9+.
The Last Olympian reviewed by Catherine
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Reviewed by Catherine
The Percy Jackson series is a wonderful book series, but my favorite book in the series is The Last Olympian; I think this because there are so many twists, turns, ad problems that happen in the previous books that get solved in The Last Olympian.
This book, by Rick Riordan, includes intensity, adventure, and even a little humor. The characters in this magical, magnificent, wonderful book are Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Tyson, Luke, Thalia, Kronos, Poseidon, Typhon, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, and pretty much all the other people who either are gods or are just enemies. There are about 300 pages in this book.
This book makes you smarter; such as learning about Greek gods and goddesses, and mythology - which doesn't sound GREAT, but it really is if you read the book.
Rick Riordan is a great author who is talented in many ways! Rick won awards for the writing in these books! So my suggestion is open this book NOW! But you have to read it in order (start with The Lightning Thief!).
Reviewed by Catherine
The Percy Jackson series is a wonderful book series, but my favorite book in the series is The Last Olympian; I think this because there are so many twists, turns, ad problems that happen in the previous books that get solved in The Last Olympian.
This book, by Rick Riordan, includes intensity, adventure, and even a little humor. The characters in this magical, magnificent, wonderful book are Percy, Annabeth, Grover, Tyson, Luke, Thalia, Kronos, Poseidon, Typhon, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, and pretty much all the other people who either are gods or are just enemies. There are about 300 pages in this book.
This book makes you smarter; such as learning about Greek gods and goddesses, and mythology - which doesn't sound GREAT, but it really is if you read the book.
Rick Riordan is a great author who is talented in many ways! Rick won awards for the writing in these books! So my suggestion is open this book NOW! But you have to read it in order (start with The Lightning Thief!).
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Titan's Curse reviewed by Lindsay
The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan
Around 312 pages
Hyperion Books
Reviewed by Lindsay
In the story Percy, Annabeth, Tyson, Grover, go on quests and have lots of fun adventures. The hero, Percy Jackson is a demigod with a good sense of fighting monsters and powerful people.Annabeth, the clever one, who knows her ways through course and will soon believe in herself that she will lead a quest someday. Grover, the satyr, has his own ways to follow his dreams to find Pan. He’s brave and will do whatever it takes to do it. Tyson, the Cyclops, is wimpy and not the best, but he can fight through big heavy rocks and has the power to shoot fire balls.
The Titan’s curse 14 year old Percy meets the Hunters and finds a evil person named Dr. Thorn who captures two of the hunters. The reader realizes it’s important to get your friendship back so you have things back. The Titan’s Curse, Percy, Annabeth, and friends go on the quest to find the hunters and things do not go well when there teamed up. In my opinion I think that it’s good that there teamed up so I would find a way to cooperate. This makes me think that camp half blood and the hunters must think and act differently. A lesson in the book is to trust others because it will help your way through doing hard things. This becomes clear when Percy helps a guy named Ethan who wanted to be saved from Luke’s side and then returned back.
Children about ages 8 and up, would love to read this book. The author, Rick Riordan, can make you feel like you’re in the book. It feels like you’re watching a TV show. It’s like the real thing is happening.
The Titan’s Curse is a chapter book with lots of fantasy. Percy’s quest delivers a message about power. Power can happen; you can fight the horrible monsters and succeed until you turn 16. Sometimes you can get lucky maybe like Percy you can go past the (devil age.) and be the best. The lesson may seem weird but it’s true.
On the back of the book it says “Rick Riordan is an amazing bestselling author in New York Times,” the Percy Jackson series was a book that became a big hit!
Book number one in the series The Lighting Thief, book two The Sea of Monsters, book three The Titan’s curse, book four The Battle of The Labyrinth, book five The Last Olympian, Rick Riordan also wrote the Red Pyramid, Son of Neptune, and The Lost Hero. On the back of the book it says, “He writes previous novels for adults include the hugely popular tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio Texas, with his wife and two sons. If your one of his biggest fans go to www.rickriordan.com or www.percyjacksonbooks.com.”
Percy Jackson series reviewed by Anna
Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
200- 300 pages each book
Hyperion book
3-19-12
Reviewed by Anna
Percy Jackson
“I am here because when all else fails, when all the other mighty, gods have gone off to war, I am all that’s left. Home. Hearth. I am the last Olympian.” Percy Jackson, a very good book, has some talented amazing characters for example Annabeth, Grover, Percy, Tyson, Chiron, And much more!! This book includes an unrevealed message!
Percy talks to us in a unique way. He asks questions, and gives important hints about what’s going on. Some important parts in this story are when Percy finds out he is a demigod, when he fights the Minotaur, and lots more! These books are geared to the same 8 and older range. Percy Jackson is amazingly different chapter books. It has an award for “Best selling series”.
Percy Jackson is a great and amazing book about demigods that kids will actually enjoy! The hero Percy Jackson is a character with a cool sword they call “riptide”. Percy has always been able to see through the mist in the first book you’ll find out why!
The author, Rick Riordan, adds character details and setting description. For example in the last Olympian he describes the ocean as –“glittery green and as smooth as glass.” He also describes Annabeth in the lightning thief as “…. With her deep tan and her curly blonde hair she was almost exactly what I thought a California girl would look like, except her eyes they ruined the whole image they were startling gray like storm clouds.”
I recommend this book for people who like learning in a fun way. And for people who are 8 and older. This series should have an award for best book series ever!! So read this book!
The Lightning Thief reviewed by Gabrielle
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
375 pages
Hyperion
2006
Reviewed by Gabrielle
“Being a half blood is dangerous. It’s scary. Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful, nasty, ways.”
The narrator in Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief adds action, humor, and description of the story. Other series that Rick Riordan wrote is 39 clues and the Red Pyramid.
The Lightning Thief is adventures and a mystical series. The hero, Percy Jackson, keeps on getting kicked out of schools and it ends up because he was a half blood. He goes on a vacation with his mother but it gets ruined from a terrible storm that actually was a fight between Poseidon and Zeus.
Rick Riordan’s use of imagery is descriptive and stunning showing the characters emotion and their senses. He delivers messages and themes across the story showing important issues, ideas, and concepts. For example, some issues, ideas, and concepts are betrayal, identity, hope, and power. It’s important that he does this because he is showing description of the story.
Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief will pull readers in making them feel anxious, hopeful, and powerful. For example, readers will relate with the characters (Percy, Annabeth, and Grover) by felling the emotions. Rick Riordan’s creative writing is funny, intelligent, and stunning. Percy Jackson lives a long life after all. (Ages 7 and up.)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians reviewed by Allison
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Around 375 pages
Hyperion Books
Reviewed by Allison Lista
“Look, I didn’t want to be a half-blood.”
When 12 year old Percy Jackson learns that he is a demigod, he makes new friends, and learns new things among his somewhat surprising new home. Because Percy is at camp half-blood, he finally fits in with the rest of the demigod campers.
Readers will feel like they’re going on a quest, going along for the ride as Percy strives to learn new things, and make new friends at camp with his two best friends, Annabeth chase, a very clever and smart demigod, and Grover Underwood, a very brave satyr at his side.
Throughout the series Percy explores the cruel and dangerous world, and learns how to be a very powerful demigod. This action-packed and awesome series hosts an unforgettable cast of characters, including Percy Jackson, a very powerful son of Poseidon, who always steps into the fight and starts fighting, Annabeth chase, the most clever of the Athena cabin, Grover Underwood, the bravest of the satyrs, Tyson, the Cyclops who always starts fighting with his stick, Thalia grace, the unforgettable fighting machine, and many more on the way!
The text is adventurous and exciting; the series has friendship, and very brave loyalty. The author, Rick Riordan, does an excellent job capturing the “voice” of Percy, who is an adventurous demigod.
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