PRAISE FOR PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK HEROES
"A colorful and quite enormous companion volume to Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods (2014), this inviting book retells the stories of 12 notable figures from Greek mythology. . .Riordan casts a wide net in choosing his heroes, and the inclusion of four women in this traditionally male-dominated category broadens the book’s appeal as well as its scope. Written in the voice of Percy Jackson, these ancient stories sound fresh and vital. Rocco contributes many beautifully composed and dramatic paintings, from full-page action scenes to vertical side panels to small portraits at chapter headings."
—Booklist
PRAISE FOR PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK HEROES
"Percy Jackson, the narrator of Riordan’s novels, has returned to retell traditional Greek myths. Written from Percy’s first-person point of view, the book tells a dozen stories, including the original Perseus and the Gorgons, Eros and Psyche, and Atalanta. Complemented by Rocco’s elegant paintings, and printed on the thick smooth paper one expects in an art reference, this book is a unique combination: classical Greek myth reference and a very 21st-century retelling. . .it is a joy to read or read aloud, with enough humor to entice and entertain adults, reluctant readers, and mythology fans, as well as fans of Riordan’s earlier books. If you can, buy two: one for reference and one to circulate."—VOYA
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School’s back in session, but that doesn’t mean kids will be looking to take an incomplete in Reading for Fun 101. And with favorite characters like Percy Jackson, Smile’s Raina, Captain Underpants, and Wonder’s Auggie—along with a slew of awesome newbies—on this month’s honor roll, kids will be stoked to hit the books.
Whether they favor the warmth of Telgemeier’s beloved graphic novel Smile, the whip-smart humor of Riordan’s Greek Heroes, or the all-out silliness of the latest volume in the delightful Captain Underpants saga, there’s a B&N Exclusive Edition for every young reader. And your kids’ backpacks may actually feel lighter when they’re carrying one of these terrific books!