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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes — Content Guide for Parents

By Rick RiordanDisney-Hyperion2015-08-18ISBN 9781423183655416 pages
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

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

About this book

Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, (I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans--and for anyone who needs a hero.
So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people.

Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths.

Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narratives within the book often include tragic and bloody stories, with mentions of violence such as fighting and killing, which are common in the myths being retold. This includes references to mythological gods and monsters engaging in violent acts. The search results do not indicate any content that would be classified as scary or frightening for children.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have violence?

    The narratives within the book often include tragic and bloody stories, with mentions of violence such as fighting and killing, which are common in the myths being retold. This includes references to mythological gods and monsters engaging in violent acts.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have scary content?

    The search results do not indicate any content that would be classified as scary or frightening for children.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have religious themes?

    The book is centered around Greek mythology, featuring various gods and heroes from ancient Greek religion. It presents these figures and their stories, which are integral to the religious and cultural narratives of ancient Greece.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have racial/cultural content?

    While the book features characters from various backgrounds, there are no explicit themes or discussions regarding race or racism as a central element in the narrative.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have profanity?

    No instances of profanity are explicitly mentioned in the search results, indicating that the book maintains a relatively clean language standard.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have climate change?

    No references to climate themes or environmental issues are present in the search results.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have sexual identity?

    The book discusses themes of gods and mortals having affairs, with some references to sexual content, such as Pasiphae's affair with a bull. It is noted that the treatment of these themes is light and often humorous, but still present.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have gender roles?

    The book includes strong female characters, such as the Amazons, and acknowledges their historical significance. It also hints at themes of feminism by showcasing female heroes, but the framing is not deeply explored in the search results.

  • Does Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book includes references to LGBTQ+ themes, notably through characters like Nico di Angelo, who is identified as gay, and Will Solace, who is bisexual. However, the specific framing of these themes in 'Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes' is not explicitly detailed in the search results.