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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian — Content Guide for Parents

By Rick RiordanDisney-Hyperion2020-05-05ISBN 9781368051453448 pages
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds are against them. Kronos is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, his power only grows.

In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling series, the prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains persistent monster-fighting action, with a significant battle in New York City leading to many casualties, some of which are mourned by characters. This indicates a moderate level of violence throughout the narrative. The book includes themes of death and insanity, with references to a character's soul being reaped as part of a prophecy, which may be considered scary for younger readers.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have violence?

    The book contains persistent monster-fighting action, with a significant battle in New York City leading to many casualties, some of which are mourned by characters. This indicates a moderate level of violence throughout the narrative.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have scary content?

    The book includes themes of death and insanity, with references to a character's soul being reaped as part of a prophecy, which may be considered scary for younger readers.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have religious themes?

    The story revolves around Greek mythology, featuring gods and demigods, and includes elements such as prophecies. It presents a narrative that intertwines mythological beliefs with the characters' adventures.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have racial/cultural content?

    While there are mentions of diverse characters, race is not a central theme or plot element in the narrative.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have sexual identity?

    There are mentions of relationships and kisses, but no explicit sexual content is indicated in the search results.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have gender roles?

    The narrative includes strong female characters, such as Annabeth, who is depicted as intelligent and capable. However, traditional gender roles are not explicitly critiqued or promoted.

  • Does Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five The Last Olympian have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative includes discussions about relationships, with references to gods having affairs and a mention of a gay character in the series. However, specific LGBTQ+ themes are not central to the plot of this book.