87 pages 2 hours read

Rick Riordan

The Sea of Monsters

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Sea of Monsters continues Percy Jackson’s adventures as he joins Annabeth Chase and newcomer Tyson in a quest to save Camp Half Blood by retrieving the Golden Fleece from the Sea of Monsters. Battling mythical creatures and rival forces, they confront treacherous seas and cunning enemies, including Luke Castellan, who poisoned the camp's magical borders under orders from Kronos.

Reviews & Readership

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The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan delights readers with its inventive blend of Greek mythology and modern adventure, offering humor and fast-paced action. While some critique the predictability and thin character development, the engaging plot and witty narrative make it a compelling sequel in the Percy Jackson series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sea of Monsters?

Fans of fast-paced fantasy, mythology, and adventure, particularly those who enjoyed Harry Potter and Percy Jackson & The Olympians, will relish The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. Ideal for middle-grade readers, it combines humor, relatable protagonists, and gripping quests within a modern take on Greek mythology.

Recommended

Reading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

GN400L

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Fantasy

Mythology

Topics

Relationships

Arts / Culture

Parenting

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Natural World: Appearance & Reality

Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos