Percy Jackson and the Olympians

[BlakeMP]

Well, Sledge was kind enough to provide us with this forum, so I guess we should use it, right?

Has anyone else read the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan? A co-worker of mine suggested I give it a try back in May, and I'd burned through the entire five-book series in a little less than a month (which is pretty fast for a teacher reading during the end of school chaos).

The series is about a young boy who discovers the Greek Gods are still alive in the 21st century, still running around having kids with mortals, and that he's one of them. He's taken off to a summer camp with other "Half-Bloods" (half mortal, half god), and uncovers a nefarious plot by an ancient evil.

I really loved these books. It's the best YA series to hit since Harry Potter, and will appeal heavily to anyone who enjoyed those books as well. I got HT to give them a try this summer and she's enjoying them as well. I believe she's on the fourth book now.

Anyone else?

[HT_NSU]

I finished the fourth book at work Monday!!!! I'm on the fifth now, it's soooooo good! I'm going to have to buy my own set, because this is definitely a series I'll be reading over and over again!

[peaches magee]

I have to get into this series. I told my hubs about it from hearing about it from you guys and he really likes it. I think he is on the fourth also.

[HT_NSU]

It's amazing how Rick Riordan fits the Greek Mythology into today's world, and the humor and relationship between all of the characters is very well-done.

[BlackHawkTraffic]

I see these books al the time at my work but have never read them, I guess during the holiday break I should check them out

[HT_NSU]

Definitely...they're really good and there are some films in the works!

[disneyfan168]

I finally got it a few days ago! I cant wait to start reading it.

[BlakeMP]

Definitely...they're really good and there are some films in the works!

You can find the first teaser trailer online, too. It's opening in February:

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Percy...ler-13945.html

[HT_NSU]

Ok, I still don't see how they're going to get away with Percy starting off that old seeing as the prophecy is specific about him turning 16. How're they going to fit everything in when he's obviously so close to 16 already?

[BlakeMP]

I imagine they'll glide it back a few years. 19, maybe.

[HT_NSU]

I don't think I like that, but I guess we'll have wait and see how it's done.

Hmmm.....maybe we should mark this thread as "spoiler filled?"

[HT_NSU]

Sorry for the double post, but I'm currently reading book five and wanted to make some predictions (nobody tell me if I'm right or wrong, BLAKE!): I think 1- Beckendorf is not dead as everybody thinks. If Kronos was able to get off the Princess Andromeda, then why not him? Kronos coul possibly have saved him to use it against the Gods and Demi-gods. 2- I think Selina is the spy in the camp. This might be why she's so heart-broken over Beckendorf's death...maybe she's feeling guilty?

[BlakeMP]

Well, HT, you see... wait, DON'T tell you if you're right or wrong? Darn it, don't tease me that way.

[HT_NSU]

Ok, I was wrong about Beckendorf for sure. I just got the part where Nico says he talked to his ghost. I guess it's hard to argue with the son of Hades as to whether or not someone's dead.

And now I'm think Hestia might be the spy. She's able to get into the camp very easily through the hearth and even she's said that most people pass by her without a thought. Maybe she's angry about being left out of the Gods?

[HT_NSU]

Okay, I went to bed last night with the intention of reading a chapter, but it got so good that I ended up staying up past 1 AM and finished the last book of the series. I really, really enjoyed this series and I wish there were more books. I love how the majority of book 5 was the battle. GREAT SERIES! I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy, Greek Mythology, Harry Potter (not that it's anything like HP, but it's the same "feel"). Blake, thanks for getting me into these books! I'll return your copies soon, and I will be purchasing my own set because this is definitely a series I will re-read over and over!

EVERYBODY GO OUT AND READ THE PERCY JACKSON SERIES!!!!!!

[Disneyhead]

http://www.percyjacksonthemovie.com/

And here is the 2nd trailer:

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer...-theif/trailer

[peaches magee]

Looks so interesting. My hubs read all the books now, just finished the newest one and he is psyched to see it, says the kid looks like a good fit for Percy.

[HT_NSU]

Yeah, I agree. My only problem is that he's a little too old. In the first book, he's only suppose to be like 12 or 13; and there's this whole prophecy thing that's specific to his 16th birthday which drags out to book 5. I guess, they're going to change the age in the prophecy?

[BlakeMP]

I swear, if I could get commission for all the books I've gotten people to read...

Glad you liked 'em, HT!

[peaches magee]

Rick Riordan is starting a new series... Egyptian mythology this time.

The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid releases May 4, 2010
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
Rick Riordan, creator of the 7 million copy-selling blockbuster Percy Jackson &
the Olympians series, introduces readers to The Kane Chronicles, a new fantasy
bringing ancient Egyptian mythology to life in a vivid modern-day setting.

On May 4, 2010, the eagerly-awaited new series from Disney Book Group`s
Disney-Hyperion imprint launches with The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red
Pyramid (ISBN: 9781423113386; ages 10 and up) and a simultaneously released
audio edition. When a magical accident unleashes the Egyptian gods on the modern
world, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane discover that they are the only ones who
can put things right. As descendants of the greatest Egyptian magicians, they
must find a way to defeat the evil god Set before he can destroy them.

Last summer, Rick Riordan`s best-selling Percy Jackson & the Olympians series
concluded with the fifth and final installment, Percy Jackson & the Olympians,
Book Five: The Last Olympian. To date, the series has sold more than 7 million
copies in the US and has been sold into 32 different language markets.

Based on the first book in the series, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The
Lightning Thief will hit theaters on February 12, 2010. Directed by Chris
Columbus, the film`s cast includes Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra
Daddario, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Catherine
Keener, Kevin McKidd, Joe Pantoliano, and Uma Thurman.

Rick Riordan is the author of the New York Times #1 best-selling Percy Jackson &
the Olympians series: The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Titan's
Curse; The Battle of the Labyrinth; and The Last Olympian. His 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. For more information on Rick visit: www.rickriordan.com

Disney-Hyperion Books is an imprint of Disney Book Group (DBG); additional DBG
imprints include Disney Editions, Disney-Jump at the Sun Books, and Disney
Press. DBG is part of Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher
of children's books and magazines, with over 250 million children`s books and
over 400 million children's magazines sold each year. Headquartered in White
Plains, NY, Disney Publishing Worldwide publishes books and magazines in 85
languages in 75 countries.

[HT_NSU]

That's awesome! I love Egyptian history even more than Greek mythology! I'm definitely going to have to pick this one up. This gives me until May to finish the Sookie Stackhouse series!

[HT_NSU]

So, IDK if any of you have seen it; but there is a new (longer) trailer out now. I saw it yesterday before New Moon! It's looking really good, except none of the main characters are at all what I pictured when reading the books. Annabeth is suppose to be blond. Would it have really been that difficult to dye the chick's hair?

[HT_NSU]

I bought The Demi God Files a while back, but hadn't had a chance to start reading it until yesterday when I finished a different book and now have to wait to go get the next one in that series. Anyway, It's really cool how it's laid out. It's got a few short stories from the camp in there and pictures of some of the characters as well as inerviews with some of the characters and a forward/warning by Rick Riordan Senior Scribe, Camp Half-Blood. It's also got a few cross-word puzzles. I'm kind of diggin' it.

It kind of reminds me of the Beadle and Bard book that JKR put out, but this one invovles the series' main characters.

[BlakeMP]

I liked it too, for what it was. Sort of a book of DVD Bonus features.

[HT_NSU]

I liked it too, for what it was. Sort of a book of DVD Bonus features.

I didn't know you had it. I could have borrowed it and saved myself $12.