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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan illustrated by John Rocco

6/7/2015

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Beginning with the title page, readers are in for an epic adventure. The ship, headed into stormy seas, portends of what awaits our heroes.
Maps are helpful in understanding both the "what" and the "where of each tale.
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This stunning new collection of stories of Greek Heroes is the perfect starting point for planning a Greek mythology unit. Rick Riordan returns with just the right touch of clever, engaging writing to keep readers fascinated with these timeless sagas.  John Rocco's art gives a mythic larger-than-life perspective to these heroic tales. It's a can't miss combination. 
Back matter includes an index, list of illustrations, books and websites for background information.  Below are two small samples from "Hercules Does Twelve Stupid Things" and "Phaethon Fails Driver's Ed" chapters.  EPIC reading!
From the chapter "Hercules Does Twelve Stupid Things" Hercules and his nephew Iolaus go in search of the Hydra. 
"Nine serpentine heads undulated hypnotically on long necks, occasionally striking at the water to snap up fish, frogs, and small crocodiles." 
"Stay here," Hercules told his nephew, as Iolaus tried to keep the horses from bolting. "By the way, can I borrow your sword? Mine broke."
Hercules grabbed the boy's blade and leaped out of the chariot.
"Hey spaghetti head!" he yelled at Hydra. "Over here!"
The Hydra's nine heads hissed in unison. The monster didn't appreciate being compared to pasta.
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Anyone who has been near a student driver will appreciate the chapter titled "Phaeton Fails Driver's Ed".
"I'll be fine, Dad! Jeez! I'll bring your chariot back, not a scratch."
"No loud music. And keep your hands on the reins. And if you have to parallel park_"
"See you Dad! Thanks!" Phaethon flicked the reins. "Giddyap!"
The horses lurched forward, pulling Phaethon and the chariot into the sky as Helios yelled after him, "The insurance card is in the glove compartment!"
The ride was even more awesome than Phaethon had imaged. 
He whooped and hollered and did his happy dance as the chariot shot upward at a billion miles an hour.
"YEAH, BABY!" he shouted. "Who's the sun? I'm the sun!"
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Resting proudly on a personal bookshelf: 
Three dynamic duos

Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple
Rick Riordan and John Rocco
Joe Kelly and J. M. Ken Niimura

These three books are always noticed by those who visit my personal library.  


This book has inspired me to put together a "dream team" selection of Greek mythology books. This display of resources is going to be colossal.
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Treasury of Greek Mythology
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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths audiobook
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First book in The Olympians series
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The Odyssey graphic novel
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Greek mythology trivia
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First in Olympians graphic novel series
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Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
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More Greek Goddesses
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Marvel Illustrated: The Illiad
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maalik link
6/10/2015 03:19:14 pm

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Barbara
7/30/2015 01:10:01 pm

I feel the same way

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Excited!
6/29/2015 07:25:27 am

This is going to be so awesome!!! Cannot wait!

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Barbara
7/30/2015 01:11:04 pm

It really is excellent. The art is stunning and the writing makes the myths so much fun.

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Flynn jones
7/29/2015 04:11:07 pm

This is going to be epic

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Barbara
7/30/2015 01:11:39 pm

It is a star on the bookshelf.

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sky link
8/4/2015 11:43:10 pm

oh my gods cannot wait for it in stores!!!!

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Barbara
8/5/2015 01:22:03 am

This book is a classy addition to my bookshelf
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