Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed on 2/2/2010 + 1154 more book reviews

When my 4th grader walked into our local independent bookstore and asked the children's expert what he should read now that he was done with the Harry Potter series, this was the book she put into his hands. He enjoyed it so much he read the entire series and now his dad and I are trying to catch up! This is an exciting and enjoyable read about an outsider hero (diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia) who discovers that there may be good reasons for certain "weaknesses" and even moments when they can be strengths. Percy is accompanied on his quest by a wise female friend and a satyr who provides comic relief. This is a great way for kids to learn about mythology if they aren't quite ready for Edith Hamilton, and I suspect a whole bunch of related books will be around because of the movie. My son is currently enjoying Mythlopedia, a cartoonish who's who of the gods.

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