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Synopsis
When Percy Jackson gets an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he will need his powerful demigod allies at his side, his trusty bronze sword Riptide, and…a ride from his mom. The demigods rush to the rescue to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that’s not all that awaits them. The titan lord Kronos has devised his most treacherous plot yet, and the young heroes have just fallen prey. They’re not the only ones in danger. An ancient monster has arisen—one rumored to be so powerful it could destroy Olympus—and Artemis, the only goddess who might know how to track it, is missing. Now Percy and his friends, along with the Hunters of Artemis, have only a week to find the kidnapped goddess and solve the mystery of the monster she was hunting. Along the way, they must face their most dangerous challenge yet: the chilling prophecy of the titan’s curse.
Is Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Percy and his demigod friends face dangerous monsters and combat situations with fantasy violence (sword fights, monster battles), but nothing graphic. Themes of prophecy, sacrifice, and facing impossible odds are balanced with humor and strong friendship.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Middle grade readers will love the fast-paced monster battles, Greek mythology come to life, and Percy's sarcastic humor as he and his friends race to save a goddess.