The Olympians and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series are two that stand out when reflecting on the significant moments of our childhood. With the new Disney+ show based on these beloved stories, let’s explore what makes the Percy Jackson books so memorable. Reading them will enrich the experience of the show.
About the Percy Jackson Books
Imagine a world where modern-day Greek gods have children with the powers of demigods. This captivating idea is the foundation of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The story begins with Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, who embarks on an adventure through a hidden world filled with gods, goddesses, and their extraordinary children. Since the series’ debut in 2005, Riordan has expanded the world with two additional series, The Trials of Apollo and The Heroes of Olympus, which introduce new characters and keep readers hooked.
How Many Books Are in the Series?
There are 17 books in the Percy Jackson universe, divided into three series. As of 2023, six books are part of the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, with The Chalice of the Gods being the latest addition.
Box Sets of Percy Jackson
Various box sets of these books are available for your home library, often featured in Amazon’s “buy two, get one free” book promotions.
Overview of the Percy Jackson Books
- The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson discovers he is not just a typical 12-year-old with ADHD and dyslexia but also the son of Poseidon. Accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt, Percy is sent to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods, where he must solve the mystery and uncover his true identity.
- The Sea of Monsters
In the second book, Percy and his friends must save Camp Half-Blood when its magical defenses fail. They embark on a dangerous journey to the Sea of Monsters to retrieve a powerful artifact, uncovering family secrets along the way.
- The Titan’s Curse
Percy faces Kronos, an ancient Titan, and new gods as he helps his friend Grover and fights a formidable monster. The curse mentioned in the title threatens them all.
- The Battle of the Labyrinth
As the war between the Gods and Titans intensifies, Percy and his friends must navigate the dangerous Labyrinth to prevent the end of the world.
The Last Olympian
In the series finale, Percy and his allies must defend Mount Olympus from the Titans. The battle takes place in the streets of Manhattan, culminating in a world-altering fight.
The Chalice of the Gods
In this 2023 release, Percy is preparing for college. To get a letter of recommendation, he must complete three trials, leading to another adventure involving old myths, gods, and the strength of friendship.
The Heroes of Olympus Series
The Lost Hero
This book introduces new characters, including Jason, who loses his memory and becomes involved with the Olympians. Jason’s friends must find Percy Jackson and uncover shocking secrets about Camp Half-Blood and its rival, Camp Jupiter.
The Son of Neptune
Percy, who has lost his memory, wakes up in California and finds himself at Camp Jupiter, where he faces off against Roman gods and mythical creatures.
The Mark of Athena
Annabeth and Percy reunite but face a new challenge: war is on the horizon. Annabeth seeks recognition as Athena’s daughter, which takes her on a journey to Rome.
The House of Hades
Percy and Annabeth’s friends must help them escape the underworld. In their quest, they confront the dangers of Gaea, the Greek goddess of the earth.
The Blood of Olympus
In the series finale, Percy and Annabeth battle Gaea and her plan to regain power with the help of the gods’ blood. Meanwhile, tensions between Camps Jupiter and Half-Blood must be resolved to defeat the shared enemy.
The Trials of Apollo Series
The Hidden Oracle
As punishment, Zeus transforms Apollo into a mortal teenager and sends him to New York City. To regain his godly status, Apollo teams up with a girl named Meg and Percy Jackson.
The Dark Prophecy
Apollo faces mythical beasts and the powerful Triumvirate Holdings in his mission to reclaim the Oracles.
The Burning Maze
Apollo continues his quest for immortality, battling Triumvirate Holdings’ kings and losing people he cares about.
The Tyrant’s Tomb
To protect Camp Jupiter, Apollo and his friends venture into an ancient cave to face Triumvirate Holdings’ threat.
The Tower of Nero
Apollo’s journey reaches its climax as he and his allies face their toughest test yet in New York City, with family bonds and ties strained to the limit.
The Final Trial
Nico di Angelo and Will Solace, the sons of Hades and Apollo, star in this standalone book as they venture into the underworld, giving Percy Jackson fans a new tale to follow.
Upcoming Books in the Percy Jackson Universe
Rick Riordan has announced that Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series, will be released on September 23, 2024. The book, written by Percy Jackson himself, continues the adventures of Percy and his friends.
The Olympians and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series are two that stand out when reflecting on the significant moments of our childhood. With the new Disney+ show based on these beloved stories, let’s explore what makes the Percy Jackson books so memorable. Reading them will enrich the experience of the show.
About the Percy Jackson Books
Imagine a world where modern-day Greek gods have children with the powers of demigods. This captivating idea is the foundation of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The story begins with Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, who embarks on an adventure through a hidden world filled with gods, goddesses, and their extraordinary children. Since the series’ debut in 2005, Riordan has expanded the world with two additional series, The Trials of Apollo and The Heroes of Olympus, which introduce new characters and keep readers hooked.
How Many Books Are in the Series?
There are 17 books in the Percy Jackson universe, divided into three series. As of 2023, six books are part of the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, with The Chalice of the Gods being the latest addition.
Box Sets of Percy Jackson
Various box sets of these books are available for your home library, often featured in Amazon’s “buy two, get one free” book promotions.
Overview of the Percy Jackson Books
The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson discovers he is not just a typical 12-year-old with ADHD and dyslexia but also the son of Poseidon. Accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt, Percy is sent to Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods, where he must solve the mystery and uncover his true identity.
The Sea of Monsters
In the second book, Percy and his friends must save Camp Half-Blood when its magical defenses fail. They embark on a dangerous journey to the Sea of Monsters to retrieve a powerful artifact, uncovering family secrets along the way.
The Titan’s Curse
Percy faces Kronos, an ancient Titan, and new gods as he helps his friend Grover and fights a formidable monster. The curse mentioned in the title threatens them all.
The Battle of the Labyrinth
As the war between the Gods and Titans intensifies, Percy and his friends must navigate the dangerous Labyrinth to prevent the end of the world.
The Last Olympian
In the series finale, Percy and his allies must defend Mount Olympus from the Titans. The battle takes place in the streets of Manhattan, culminating in a world-altering fight.
The Chalice of the Gods
In this 2023 release, Percy is preparing for college. To get a letter of recommendation, he must complete three trials, leading to another adventure involving old myths, gods, and the strength of friendship.
The Heroes of Olympus Series
The Lost Hero
This book introduces new characters, including Jason, who loses his memory and becomes involved with the Olympians. Jason’s friends must find Percy Jackson and uncover shocking secrets about Camp Half-Blood and its rival, Camp Jupiter
The Son of Neptune
Percy, who has lost his memory, wakes up in California and finds himself at Camp Jupiter, where he faces off against Roman gods and mythical creatures.
The Mark of Athena
Annabeth and Percy reunite but face a new challenge: war is on the horizon. Annabeth seeks recognition as Athena’s daughter, which takes her on a journey to Rome.
The House of Hades
Percy and Annabeth’s friends must help them escape the underworld. In their quest, they confront the dangers of Gaea, the Greek goddess of the earth.
The Blood of Olympus
In the series finale, Percy and Annabeth battle Gaea and her plan to regain power with the help of the gods’ blood. Meanwhile, tensions between Camps Jupiter and Half-Blood must be resolved to defeat the shared enemy.
The Trials of Apollo Series
- Eden Oracl:As punishment, Zeus transforms Apollo into a mortal teenager and sends him to New York City. To regain his godly status, Apollo teams up with a girl named Meg and Percy Jackson.
- The Dark Prophecy: Apollo faces mythical beasts and the powerful Triumvirate Holdings in his mission to reclaim the Oracles.
- The Burning Maze: Apollo continues his quest for immortality, battling Triumvirate Holdings’ kings and losing people he cares about.
- The Tyrant’s Tomb: To protect Camp Jupiter, Apollo and his friends venture into an ancient cave to face Triumvirate Holdings’ threat.
- The Tower of Nero: A pollo’s journey reaches its climax as he and his allies face their toughest test yet in New York City, with family bonds and ties strained to the limit.
- The Final Trial: Nico di Angelo and Will Solace, the sons of Hades and Apollo, star in this standalone book as they venture into the underworld, giving Percy Jackson fans a new tale to follow.
Upcoming Books in the Percy Jackson Universe
Rick Riordan has announced that Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series, will be released on September 23, 2024. The book, written by Percy Jackson himself, continues the adventures of Percy and his friends.
