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." This novel-sized paperback, complete with an insert of full-color illustrations by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, is portable and friendly, and the ideal way to introduce young readers to the classic stories. Praise for Percy Jackson's Greek Gods "Percy's gift, which is no great secret, is to breathe new life into the gods. Closest attention is paid to the Olympians, but Riordan has a sure touch when it comes to fitting much into a small space-as does Rocco's artwork, which smokes and writhes on the page as if hit by lightning. . .The inevitable go-to for Percy's legions of fans who want the stories behind his stories." -Kirkus Reviews "The age-old stories are endlessly strong, resonant, and surprising, while the telling here is fresh, irreverent, and amusing. Percy's voice. . . John Rocco illustrates the myths with drama, verve, and clarity. A must-have addition to the Percy Jackson canon." -Booklist Online "Combining the sarcasm and wit of Percy Jackson with the original Greek myths is a great way to hook tweens and teens on the stories without boring them. The beautiful illustrations by John Rocco enhance each story. . ." -VOYA
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Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
von Rick Riordan
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." This novel-sized paperback, complete with an insert of full-color illustrations by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, is portable and friendly, and the ideal way to introduce young readers to the classic stories. Praise for Percy Jackson's Greek Gods "Percy's gift, which is no great secret, is to breathe new life into the gods. Closest attention is paid to the Olympians, but Riordan has a sure touch when it comes to fitting much into a small space-as does Rocco's artwork, which smokes and writhes on the page as if hit by lightning. . .The inevitable go-to for Percy's legions of fans who want the stories behind his stories." -Kirkus Reviews "The age-old stories are endlessly strong, resonant, and surprising, while the telling here is fresh, irreverent, and amusing. Percy's voice. . . John Rocco illustrates the myths with drama, verve, and clarity. A must-have addition to the Percy Jackson canon." -Booklist Online "Combining the sarcasm and wit of Percy Jackson with the original Greek myths is a great way to hook tweens and teens on the stories without boring them. The beautiful illustrations by John Rocco enhance each story. . ." -VOYA
Aktuelle Rezensionen(3)
Rezension von MariewithWingsSuch a funny and fresh way of telling these old myths.
Rezension von lee_I've read this book many times, I love the writing style of Rick Riordan and how he combines more than an interesting story about the Greek gods with some great humour. Every time I've read it time just flew by and I was faster at the end than I would've thought. Also, it has great knowledge and it helped me with some info in school where I could tell random side facts to some topics of Greek mythology, thanks for that haha
Rezension von Natália Oliveira<blockquote><b><i>“Did they live happily ever after? HAHAHAHAHA. No.” </i></b></blockquote> This book was hilarious. It brought the readers of Rick Riordan's books a version of some of the myths involving the main 12 Olympian gods...narrated by Percy himself! Obviously, hilarity would ensue. He tells the tales in his own way, which is full of snarky remarks and jokes, the way the readers of the main series (Percy Jackson & Heroes of Olympus) are used to. The book is a nice complement to all of Riordan's series involving the Greek Mythology, because it brings some facts about the gods that are helpful to understand the story as well as introduce some minor gods that make an appearance in the series (like Brirtomantis in Trials of Apollo - I had no idea who she was until reading Artemis' chapter in this). I'm glad Rick is publishing these 'guides' to mythology (he did it for Magnus Chase & The Asgardians, The Kane Chronicles and their Egyptian Gods and obviously Percy Jackson & The Olympians). I so want to get my hands on The Greek Heroes version!