Percy Jackson's Greek Gods — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week.
So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that."
Dramatic full-color illustrations throughout by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco make this volume--a must for home, library, and classroom shelves--as stunning as it is entertaining.
Frequently asked questions
Is Percy Jackson's Greek Gods appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes discussions of violence associated with the gods, such as cannibalism, murder, and torture. It mentions graphic acts like gods tearing mortals apart and eternal punishments, with Percy providing warnings about particularly gory myths. The book includes mythological violence but does not appear to have elements that would be classified as scary for children. It is framed as humorous and entertaining.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have violence?
The narrative includes discussions of violence associated with the gods, such as cannibalism, murder, and torture. It mentions graphic acts like gods tearing mortals apart and eternal punishments, with Percy providing warnings about particularly gory myths.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have scary content?
The book includes mythological violence but does not appear to have elements that would be classified as scary for children. It is framed as humorous and entertaining.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have religious themes?
The book presents Greek mythology and the pantheon of Greek gods, including their stories and characteristics. It does not critique religion but rather narrates these myths in an entertaining manner.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have racial/cultural content?
There are no explicit themes of racism or race as a central element in the narrative. The focus is primarily on Greek mythology and characters.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have profanity?
No strong profanity is mentioned in the search results. The language is described as irreverent but does not include explicit swearing.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate change or environmentalism detected in the search results.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have sexual identity?
The book discusses the sexual exploits of the gods, including infidelity and affairs, and contains a mention of sexual assault. The tone is humorous and irreverent, with Percy using euphemisms to describe these events.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have gender roles?
The book features strong female characters alongside male characters, presenting a mix of traditional and modern roles. It acknowledges the historical context of female characters in mythology, highlighting their struggles and contributions.
Does Percy Jackson's Greek Gods have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes LGBTQ+ themes through the portrayal of characters like Nico di Angelo, who is identified as gay, and Will Solace, who is bisexual. However, the specific book 'Percy Jackson's Greek Gods' does not focus on these characters as central to its narrative.
