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Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse |  | Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Puffin
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 22
Media: Paperback
Pages: 304
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0141321261
EAN: 9780141321264
ASIN: 0141321261
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Courtesy of Teens Read Too April 25, 2007
TeensReadToo (All Over the US Canada)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The SEA OF MONSTERS ended with a bang, with another child of the three gods emerging from the tree guarding Camp Half-Blood. Percy Jackson now has his hands full in THE TITAN'S CURSE, the third volume of the series.
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br /When he answers an urgent call from his best friend, Grover, at a school in Maine, unexplainable things start happening. Grover has found two more half-bloods, who are siblings, but the assistant principal is a powerful monster in disguise. Grover will never get the half-bloods to camp without help. Percy, Annabeth, and Thalia set off for Maine to help Grover, but don't realize that they're walking into a trap.
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br /Dr. Thorn, the assistant principal, has some tricks up his sleeve. When Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, arrives, things get out of hand. Dr. Thorn falls off a cliff with Annabeth. Artemis goes after her and everyone else returns to Camp Half-Blood. Here, they try to act as normal as possible, but two camper's dreams indicate severe trouble with both Artemis and Annabeth.
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br /The Oracle speaks and five campers must find and bring back Artemis before the Winter Solstice. For the first time, Percy remains behind, but not by choice, and not for long. When Percy meets up with the group, the enemies start showing themselves--and the race to reach Artemis and Annabeth alive becomes more crucial. Can Percy save both them before the Winter Solstice?
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br /THE TITAN'S CURSE leaves the reader hanging, waiting for several important questions to be answered in the final two books of the series. This fast-paced novel, along with the action, makes it a great series for fantasy lovers, reluctant readers, and anyone looking for a good story.
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Loved it!! September 5, 2009
Jane Swan (England, UK)
br /This is a great book to read, just like the two books before this one. If you are a fan of ancient mythology with a modern twist then this book along with the others that are before are up your street.
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br /I won't give to much about the plot as I don't want to ruin the book but if you've read the two previous books then you will also enjoy this one.
Percy Jackson: The Titan's Curse September 18, 2009
Robin Noad
I shall start this review differently to the others, with a suggestion:
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br /Read the contents page.
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br /Seriously. With chapter titles like "My Vice-Principal Gets a Rocket Launcher", they can be quite entertaining in and of themselves.
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br /Book three in Rick Riordan's series brings in more elements of the Greek myths while also moving the overarching plot of the series nicely in a cross-country (and I mean that quite literally) trek to rescue Annabeth and Athena, both of whom have been taken by the Lord of the Titans, Kronos. But, with tragedy looming, who will make it back to Camp Half-Blood alive?
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br /You don't have to be astute to realise that this is the third "kidnap someone Percy loves" plot in a row, but that gets nicely explained in the end, so I'll forgive Riordan just this once. Riordan continues to write the series with a clear plan in mind, and with his trademark humour and pace.
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br /Overall, a excellent addition to the series.
Brilliant January 9, 2010
Mr. M. Paine
I bought this book my 13 year old son for Christmas, he says it is brilliant, he can't put the book down, every spare minute he is found sitting reading which is great because I haven't seen him like this with any book before.
Clever and compelling February 21, 2009
Dr. Sarah A. Brown (Cambridge)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've just finished this novel and agree with the other Riordan reviewers that this is an excellent series. Like the first two Percy Jackson books "The Titan's Curse" is witty and inventive - Riordan certainly isn't running out of ideas! The transplantation of the Greek gods to the USA works extremely well and generally all the updating is effective and clever - and it's satisfying when you spot which character/episode from Greek mythology is being alluded to before Riordan spells it out.
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br /The series as a whole has clear affinities with Harry Potter (boy discovers he has special powers and goes away from home to fulfil his destiny etc). I like HP too but Riordan is perhaps a more disciplined and consistent writer. If you can't wait for book 5 to come out try Tom Becker's "Darkside" or Diana Wynne Jones's "Eight Days of Luke".
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br /Like the other reviewer of this book I have an eleven year old son who is enjoying the books - the hero is dyslexic (as is my son) and the series is perfect for bright boys who want something which is pacey and not too dense/literary yet which is clever and sophisticated.
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