If you know both of these series, you know that i am looking for another series that has to do with greek mythology but in the present day. The sea of monsters is a fantasy film directed by thor freudenthal and originally released in 20. Percy, annabeth, and grover will still be in the books but the main focus has shifted to a different set of characters. The first book, the lightning thief, focuses on percy jackson, who is about to get kicked out of boarding school for the second time. Luke, the one bad guy is pissed at his father, so he wants to summon the devil. Reading percy jackson convinced me to revisit indian. It features percy jackson giving his own take on the greek myths in a humorous way. Find books like percy jacksons greek gods from the worlds largest community of readers. The lightning thief illustrated edition by rick riordan. It is the second film in the series percy jackson, based on the novel by the same name. If you love percy jackson, percy jackson, percy jackson series, rick. The book is comprised of the adventures of a guy bobby and his adventures in the mysterious city of denduron. His percy jackson series based on greek mythology boasts thousands of devoted fans and even spawned a movie adaptation as well as a.
Percy jacksons greek gods is a collection of short stories about greek mythology as narrated by percy jackson. Percy jackson the lightning thief 2010 greek mythology. The novel is about a 12yearold boy who learns that his true father is poseidon, god of the sea. Greek mythology books like percy jackson passionate. Sorry but this isnt a percy jackson fan fiction this is just a story i wrote about the greek gods. The series blends greek mythology with the contemporary world and features. The acropolis is one of the most visited archaeological sites in greece, and is also a unesco world heritage site due to the collection of buildings on its. Must visit sites in greece for percy jackson fans greek. From immortal gods and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for children are filled with action, drama, and adventure. Many people turn to the other rick riordan series like the kane chronicles, magnus chase, etc after complet. When i was in highschool i loved the greek mythology and read the whole percy jackson series and enjoyed it. Dont mind if its a bit more mature as im older now and also wouldnt mind. Im looking for a recommendation of what to get as a gift for my nephew yo. Percy jacksons greek gods is thorough, easy to read, and high on entertainment value.
How accurate are the percy jackson books to greek mythology. The lightning thief is based on rick riordans book, which in turn is based on greek mythology, and the films star, logan lerman, walked us through the real myths behind the movie. Rick riordan could not have nailed the percy jackson series more perfectly. Explain the relationship between percy jackson and the heros journey. Just like with artemiss symbolism in greek mythology, artemis plays a similar role in the percy jackson series. The final selection for alternative books like percy jackson is the merchant of death which is the first book of the book series of pendragon which is quite popular amongst kids. This is a story about the greek gods in modern day new york, attending high school. In greek mythology, the demigods were the offspring of a god and a human. You may not have heard of percy jackson, but you know his family. It was written by rick riordan and was released on august 19, 2014. Greek, and roman mythology, touched on genies, and sought out incan treasures but lets not forget about the lost city of atlantis. Twelveyearold percy jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. Find books like percy jacksons g reek gods from the worlds largest community of readers. If you like percy jackson, heres what to read next imagination.
The lightning thief do you know any good books similar. I have read the percy jackson series up to the fourth book the fifth comes out next year and i have also read the cronus chronicles up to the second book. The percy jackson books heavily retellparaphraserely on ancient greek myths. For me, riordan, or more accurately, percy jackson played a huge part in renewing my interest in indian mythology, which i had neglected for a long time, dismissing it as preachy and hoaxical. Percy jackson is a demigod, son of mortal sally jackson and the god poseidon, the greek god of the sea and earthquakes. This is taking a demigod, the original heroes of storytelling. Fablehaven is an amazing series simular to the percy jackson series. If you liked the adventure in the greek myths, youll also love the roman myths with a new hero. Percy jacksons greek gods is a collection of stories from greek mythology told from the demigod percy jacksons point of view. Since 2005, the percy jackson series has entertained readers with a fastpaced narrative that takes them on adventures with the demigod named percy jackson. Readers get to enjoy percys sardonic and somewhat goofy voice, and, as with all percy books, the humor in the chapter titles alone draws you in. Praise for percy jacksons greek gods percys gift, which is no great secret, is to breathe new life into the gods. Lerman spoke with us exclusively by phone this week. The lightning thief and references to greek mythology.
Percy jackson is this generations demigod, son of perseus poseidon and sally jackson. Goodreads members who liked percy jacksons g reek gods also lik. Rick riordan who could tell the stories of the gods of olympus better than a modernday demigod. If, despite being an underwhelming series of movies, the percy jackson films managed to get children and teenagers. What to read after harry potter and percy jackson childrens. Write down any examples from movies or books that come to mind with each stage.
The book talks about the origins of the olympian gods and of their ancestors, the titans and the protogenoi and other stories from their lives. Percy s real name is perseus, a famous hero of greek mythology who spoiler alert. Athena and hestia are the only ones who remember their true self. The lightning thief is a 2010 fantasy film that was based on the first novel of the book series percy jackson and the olympians. Greek mythology in percy jackson and the lightning thief. Young reader, enjoyed rick riordan greek mythology books what next. The 15 best percy lines from percy jacksons greek gods.
Hermes goes to juvie and ares, the manly mans manly man are two greats. In the blood of olympus, percy jackson and the rest of the the argo iis crew travel there and battle part of the giant army alongside the gods. Percy jackson is appropriating greek motifs to tell a christian story. Throughout the story, there are many references and adaptations to mythological tales, and each one is portrayed in. Take a popular series of books for kids, turn them into movies and watch the dollars roll in.
This guide to greek myth for young readers has been in print for more than fifty years, and is a conclusive and accessible roundup of greek gods. Growing up, series like harry potter, with their magical and supernatural themes fascinated me. What role does artemis play in the percy jackson books. I love greek mythology, and i was wondering if there are any really good books based on it other than percy jackson. In case you missed this companion to the percy jackson and the olympians series, including percy jacksons greek heroeswritten by rick riordan and beautifully illustrated by john roccowhen it was first published in hardcover in 2014, heres the scoop from the son of poseidon himself. After reading percy jackson, my friend recommended me to read the apothecary and i regret not reading it earlier. His mother, sally was married to gabe ugliano, an abusive, gambling addicted alcoholic who stole percys money to bet with.
Rowling, but jackson screenwriter craig titley faces a challenge that those. List of characters in mythology novels by rick riordan. This first unit of sixth grade combines rick riordans the lightning thief with classical mythology to create a highinterest, humorous introduction to middle school while also providing students with a foundation in the greek gods and goddesses. Artemis the goddess of the hunt in greek mythology. Activity children work in pairs to research and present key information about a specified greek god or mythological character. A publisher in new york asked me to write down what i know about the greek gods, and i was like. And like all such satanworshipers, hes immediately killed by the master he resurrected. The cast includes names such as logan lerman, brandon t. The series introduced a new storyline acquainting the new age kids to mythology. Young reader, enjoyed rick riordan greek mythology books.
Books for kids who like percy jackson and the lightening thief. It is a duology by dan simmons the first being illium and the second olympos. Book series similar to percy jackson and the olympians. Books similar to percy jacksons greek gods goodreads. Hi,can anyone recommend any books similar to the percy jackson booksgreek mythology themed books for teens please which talk about the gods etc. Weve covered norse, egyptian, greek, and roman mythology, touched on genies, and sought out. If one makes an assumption that its best to read the original myth before the percy jackson text using it, what is the minimal set of mythology that needs to be read before the 5 books of percy jackson and the olympians e.
It was directed by chris columbus, and the cast includes names such as logan lerman, brandon t. When i asked him for further details, he maintained that the plot of all the series was essentially the same except that instead of greek mythology the books take place in norse, egyptian and roman mythological worlds, respectively. Where does a reader go when they feel like theyve read the very best. The first book in the atlantis saga series opens in ellegandia. While the movies may not have been up to the same standard as the books, percy jackson was still based heavily on ancient greek mythology, and it was this that would have certainly helped to introduce a whole new generation to these fascinating and compelling tales. Greek myths by ann turnbull and percy jackson and the lightning thief by rick riordan. There a couple of books based on greek mythology but are not as light as the percy jacksons. The lightning thief do you know any good books similar to percy. In this whirlwind tour of greek mythology, percy jackson gives his personal take on the gods and goddesses of. Goodreads members who liked percy jacksons greek gods also lik. Which specific ancient greek mythssources are percy. The series called the goddess test is about greek mythology in a refreshing new way and is definitely a good read if you like greek mythology.
Greek mythology and percy jackson and the olympians. Over the past decade, millions of young readers, parents, and teachers have come to adore rick riordans classic series percy jackson and the olympians, which made ancient greek mythology contemporary, relevant, and entertaining as it turned kids on to reading. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of athena, percy must journey across the united states to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction zeus master bolt. You might have heard of demigods such as hercules and perseus soon to be seen in the greekinspired clash of the titans. So their jobs is to get the others to remember theirself before the monsters overrun olympus. Heres a list from the guide to the mythological universe i have a hard time accepting that someone as powerful as zeus would irrationally blame a young man completely unaware of his godly lineage of stealing a lightning bolt. Author rick riordans percy jackson and the olympians series bears major similarities to that of j. Closest attention is paid to the olympians, but riordan has a sure touch when it comes to fitting much into a small spaceas does roccos artwork, which. Greek mythology in percy jackson and the lightning thief rick riordans percy jackson and the lightning thief focuses on greek mythology and interprets this into a childrens story. Its hard to imagine zeus misplacing his thunderbolt, as he does as a crucial plot point in the lightning thief, but stranger things have happened in greek mythology. Hes not been a massive reader until discovering the rick riordan greek mythology books percy jackson series. As for any other books about greek mythology, i have yet to find a good one. If you like percy jackson, read these riordan books next.