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The Demigod Files — Content Guide for Parents

By Rick RiordanPuffin2010-01-07ISBN 9780141331461170 pages
The Demigod Files

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

About this book

The Demigod Files: the perfect companion to Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.

The perfect companion to this megaselling series - essential reading for all young demigods!

In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood's senior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that NO regular human child is allowed to see.

These highly classified archives include three of Percy Jackson's most perilous adventures, a Spotter's Guide to Monsters, a Who's Who in Greek mythology, Percy's Summer Camp report and much more.

So, if you're armed with this book, you'll have everything you need to know to keep you alive in your training. Your own adventures have just begun . . .

Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide

Praise for the Percy Jackson series:

'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner' - Amanda Craig, The Times

'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' - Telegraph

'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' - New York Times

The Percy Jackson series:

The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan's Curse; The Last Olympian

Heroes of Olympus:

The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of Athena

The Kane Chronicles:

The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent's Shadow

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Demigod Files appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes monsters and violence that may be frightening to younger readers. It features action typical of Riordan's other works, including battles with supernatural creatures, which may involve mild violence. The book contains elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as monsters and situations involving danger, typical of fantasy adventure narratives.

  • Does The Demigod Files have violence?

    The book includes monsters and violence that may be frightening to younger readers. It features action typical of Riordan's other works, including battles with supernatural creatures, which may involve mild violence.

  • Does The Demigod Files have scary content?

    The book contains elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as monsters and situations involving danger, typical of fantasy adventure narratives.

  • Does The Demigod Files have religious themes?

    'The Demigod Files' features elements of Greek mythology, including references to Greek gods and demigods, which are central to the narrative. The book incorporates religious themes from ancient Greek religion, depicting characters who are half-human and half-god.

  • Does The Demigod Files have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme in 'The Demigod Files.' While the series features diverse characters, the narrative does not focus on racial themes or issues.

  • Does The Demigod Files have profanity?

    There is no profanity in 'The Demigod Files.' The language used is appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does The Demigod Files have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in 'The Demigod Files.' The narrative focuses on mythology and adventure rather than environmental issues.

  • Does The Demigod Files have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content is present in 'The Demigod Files.' The book is aimed at a younger audience and does not address sexual themes.

  • Does The Demigod Files have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features both male and female characters, it does not promote traditional or modern gender roles as a central theme.

  • Does The Demigod Files have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in 'The Demigod Files.' While Rick Riordan's broader works include LGBTQ+ characters, the specific content of this book does not mention or focus on these themes.