This short book is a 'demigod file'. Basically, it's a few 'side-stories' and 'side-interviews' from the famous Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. I think that this set of files is perfect for Percy Jackson fans and it's just another little insight into his world of demigods and mythological beings. As another set of hilarious stories and features, this book is great. Usually, I don't buy these kinds of guides and things as such, but I have to say that this particular one was worth the money. As I am a Rick Riordan fan, and I particularily enjoyed the Percy Jackson series, I thought that this book was hilarious and I totally loved it. Not to mention that it has a sneak preview for the 'Last Olympian', for those whom have not read it. If you have not read any of the Percy Jackson series, however, I do recommend that you read the first book first, as it is really a inclining story. It is complete with a crossword at the back of the book to test you on how well you know your Greek Mythology.
Percy Jackson is the demigod son of Poseidon, and trouble. Obviously. He's a demigod! Demons follow him and he gets into all the trouble a teenage boy called Seaweed Brain can get into! His weapon of choice is Riptide, a ballpoint pen that changes into a sword. Annabeth Chase (nicknamed Wise Girl by the courtesy of Percy) is the daughter of Athena, and Percy's brains in solving a problem and a loyal teammate. Interested in architecture, she won't pass up a chance to talk about monuments! Her weapon of choice is he Magic Yankees cap of invisibility, and a celestial bronze knife. Grover Underwood (or Goat Boy, as he is called) is a satyr that likes to eat. Tin cans to be specific. You can read hilarious interviews of them both, as well as three other short stories with Percy. The characters that come up in this short series of stories and interviews are: Percy Jackson, Clarisse La Rue (daughter of Ares), Phobos (God of Fear- you know how there's nothing to fear but fear but fear itself? Well, there you go. Fear Phobos 'cause he is fear itself!), Deimos (God of Terror- really. Him and his brother are the friendly bunch, no?), scared tourists, Annabeth (the one and only Wise Girl), Charles Beckendorf (demigod son of Hephaestus), a crazy automaton, and Silena Beauregard (daughter of Aphrodite and to-be-girlfriend of Beckendorf). Not to mention Connor and Travis Stoll (brothers and sons of Hermes), Grover Underwood (hint- he likes tin cans), Thalia Grace (daughter of Zeus that was a tree (long story)), a certain Dr. Boring, a hell hound by the name of Mrs. O'Leary, Nico de Angelo (son of Hades, and brother of Bianca (who died)), a twisted not-so-flowers-and-nice-stuff Persephone (Goddess of Spring (more like seasons), and the Underworld), a very angry Hades (God of the Underworld), Sisyphus (yes, that Sisyphus), a Titan, and a few more dead people. It seems like Percy's life isn't much better than in the other books!
Rick Riordan is an amazing author, and I learned a lot of Greek Mythology from reading his books. Having trouble memorizing Greek Mythology? Check out the Percy Jackson series, and I swear you will have it memorized in no time! With Rick Riordan's books, Greek mythology is not something to be memorized, its something to be enjoyed! Thank you Mr. Riordan for making mythology much more fun!
*****I give this guide-file-thing a 9.5 out of 10. Read the books- they're even better!*****
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