Percy Jackson is the new teen superhero on the block. He is a Half-Blood, the son of a powerful Greek god.
In the 21st century, the gods of Ancient Greece have taken up residence in America - and one of them is Percy Jackson's dad.
Soon after the confused teenager's mum decides to let her son in on the secret of his birth, Percy is sent to Camp Half Blood, where demi-gods go to learn their trade.
Rick Riordan's first two Percy Jackson adventures are fun-filled romps that combine the problems of being an American teenager with the thrill of Ancient Greek myths.
Percy is a hapless but attractive superhero. Riordan's fast-moving storytelling, witty comments and jokes keep the pages turning in both his first adventure and its sequel. There will most certainly be more of the same to come.
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