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#ReadRiordan: Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Percy Jackson

June 17, 2015 by Sandie 10 Comments

Percy Pack: #ReadRiordan

Happy 10th Anniversary, Percy Jackson! We’re big Rick Riordan fans in our family, so I’m thrilled to be a part of the #ReadRiordan Percy Pack. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the series’ start, we will be posting about the series nearly every month throughout the summer and fall.

I credit Rick Riordan for cementing my kids’ love of mythology and for making them realize that there were other worthy books beyond Harry Potter — quite a difficult feat. You’ll be hearing from my kids in future Percy Pack posts, so you can see what all the fuss is about directly from the series’ target audience. Of course, Riordan’s books aren’t just for kids. As a mother, I’ve loved watching Percy mature, face his fears, and fulfill his destiny. So whether you’re discovering the books for the first time or a die-hard Riordan fan, this is a special year to read or re-read the original series.

♦ ABOUT THE SERIES

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse–Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends–one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena–Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

♦ SUMMER SPECIAL DEAL: JUNE 15 – JUNE 22
The perfect moment to get your friends hooked on the series you love! On June 15th, The Lightning Thief will be discounted to $.99 across all eBook accounts (like iBooks, NOOK, and Kindle) for one full week (6/15-6/22). It also includes a sneak peek chapter excerpt from Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One: The Sword of Summer.

♦ MAGNUS CHASE SNEAK PEEK ON RICKRIORDAN.COM
Catch a sneak peek of Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One: The Sword of Summer available online at ReadRiordan.com!

♦ BARNES & NOBLE COLLECTOR’S EDITION
The perfect gift for new and faithful Percy fans: Barnes & Noble offers customers an exclusive Collector’s Edition of The Lightning Thief to celebrate the 10th anniversary. This version includes extra content from both author and illustrator as well as a specially designed jacket and endpapers. Purchase here.

♦ 10TH ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITY KIT
Visit ReadRiordan.com to download a special 10th anniversary Percy Pack Activity Kit.

♦ CELEBRATE PERCY’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY with The Lightning Thief, the book that started the internationally best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

Percy Jackson Series Covers
THE LIGHTNING THIEF has sold millions of copies worldwide, appears on school reading lists nationwide, and inspired a major motion picture. Accolades include:

  • Included in Time Magazine’s 2014 List of 100 best Young-Adult Books of All Times
  • A New York Times Notable Book of 20015
  • A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year
  • A School Library Journal Best Book of 2005
  • More than 6 year on the New York Times Best Sellers List (and counting!)

♦ RICK RIORDAN ONLINE: Visit the official website and follow Rick Riordan on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #ReadRiordan

♦ GIVEAWAY! In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Percy Jackson, we’re giving away a box-set of the original Percy Jackson series. Open to US addresses only. Prizes provided by Disney-Hyperion. To enter, leave a comment by 11:59PM June 30th. For extra entries, follow us on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Celebrate Percy Jackson's 10th anniversary! @TeenLitRocks is giving away a Box Set of @rickriordan… Click To Tweet

Percy Jackson Giveaway
 

Disclosure: Disney Hyperion is providing Teen Lit Rocks with#ReadRiordan/Percy Jackson books, merchandise and prizing.

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Comments

  1. Pui-man says

    June 17, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    I was skeptical when I first heard this series being compared to Harry Potter. What series can ever come close to HP? But then I started reading it and loved it! Loved all the mythology in it. And I thought the series got better with each book.

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  2. holdenj says

    June 19, 2015 at 11:24 am

    I can’t believe it’s been ten years!! Congrats to Rick and Percy!

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  3. Ashley says

    June 19, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    I listened to this series a few years ago and was so charmed by Percy, Grover, Tyson, and especially Annabeth. I thought I knew a lot about mythology going in, but I learned a lot with each book. I would love to have physical copies and that box set is gorgeous!

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  4. veronica Jimenez says

    June 20, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I started this saga, 6 years ago, just before The Last Olympian, and i just love it, one of my favorite series with The Heroes of Olympus

    Reply
  5. Autumn Keesling says

    June 21, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    This series is so amazing and totally addictive. The characters are so real, and Rick Riordan really knows how to write! Can’t wait to read this with my son.

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    June 25, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    My boys would love this!! I would love to read this with them!

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    June 26, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I would love to read these with my boys! This sounds like a great series!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    My two oldest kids love the series. The books, that is. The movies, not so much.

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  9. Sui generis says

    July 1, 2015 at 2:41 am

    This is one of my favorite series of all time! I think this is well-written and very unique! I was so heartbroken when I found out that they wouldn’t continue the movie, though. Very, very disappointed when it was confirmed. Awww..

    Reply

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