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Book Review: The DaVinci Code
Book Review: The DaVinci Code
Author: Dan Brown
Genre: Fiction, Mystery
Number of Pages: 480
Rating: 5/5
Reviewed by: Anonymous
The DaVinci Code follows affluent Harvard professor Robert Langdon, as he gets tangled in one of the biggest mysteries of all. One that spans centuries, and has deep religious roots. Together with French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, they race through Europe to solve the puzzle and escape their enemies, before its too late.
I really enjoyed reading this book, as it was one of my first experiences with thrillers. I never once got bored reading, and every chapter had a new twist and turn. As the book has multiple perspectives, it was thrilling to be one step ahead of the main characters. I knew they were walking into a trap, but they didn’t. As you are discovering clues at the same pace as the main characters, challenging yourself to solving the mystery first can be fun. Traits like these add to the excellence of this book, and I hope to find them in any thriller I next read.
Another one of my favorite aspects was the historical, as The DaVinci code takes place in centuries old European churches and art museums. It is flooded with history, much of which was unknown to me. I learned more about Christianity and paganism in the historical sense, as it all played into intricate parts of the larger mystery. While this is one of the most controversial aspects of the book, I think the job it does best is provoke important thoughts, so one can then do their own research and come to their own conclusions.
To end off the review, I’d like to pay homage to the cover. It shows only the Mona Lisa’s eyes, beginning the story on an eerie note. It sets the mood perfectly, as her eyes are said to look at you around no matter where you stand.
If you read and enjoyed this book, don’t fret as it is #2 in a six book series. There are plenty more to read!
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Book Review: The Economists' Hour
Book Review: The Economists' Hour
Author: Binyamin Appelbaum
Genre: Nonfiction, Economics
Number of Pages: 448
Rating: 5/5
Reviewed by: AS
The book The Economists' Hour is great for those with only a basic understanding of economics, as it teaches you as you read. It is a mosaic of stories, historical events, and well explained economics theories. Whether that be the enlisting of the Vietnam War, or how significantly ani-trust regulations have fell in recent years. Published in 2019, It has won many awards and is a Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller.
As someone who wants to go into the financial fields, this book was a dream come true. Oftentimes when one takes a economics class, they are confused by the graphs and concepts. It is hard to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to the real life. This book acts as a bridge, and seals that gap.
One of the most educational aspects of this book is the history it teaches, as teachers often gloss over or disregard it altogether. While economics is a respected field today, it wasn't always. Before the 1960s, politicians would scoff at economists and take their words with a gallon of salt. The rise of economists shaped the world we see today, and it is important to learn and acknowledge that.
Personally, I have a strong interest in foreign affairs, so this book hitting that note was quite exciting. When talking about the financial world, it is hard to discuss a countries economy without tying in another country. I loved how Appelbaum showed the economics of nations all around the world, as not all people live in the West. Learning about the inner workings of Chile or Iceland showed me that not all countries function like the US, and this expanded my knowledge pool.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone with interest in economics and foreign policy. Any level of interest would find this book enjoyable, as it is written so well and digestibly.
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BOOK REVIEW: THE SEA OF MONSTERS
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
The book Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan was an amazing book. This mythology novel is 279 pages long and is written by the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. This book is the second book of the “Percy Jackson” series. Although there are other series of books written by the same author, each has different main characters. This makes the Percy Jackson series contain 7 books.
In the first book, Percy learns that he is not a normal human but he is half god. His life spiraled out of control when his algebra teacher attacked him. He had to run away to Camp Halfblood, a camp for demigods like him. There, he learned that his dad was Poseidon, the god of the sea, and that he had water powers. However, being a demigod meant that he had to go on missions to help the gods. Usually, the camp is a safe haven for demigods to stay, however, in this book, Annabeth, one of Percy’s best friends, finds out that the magic border protecting the camp has been poisoned. That meant that monsters could come into the camp and harm demigods. Percy, Grover, and Annabeth have to go on a mission to find the mysterious enemy that destroyed the border, defeat them, and restore the protection.
This series is really amazing because the main character starts off as a 14 year old middle schooler with nothing special which makes him easy to relate to. He has an average life until he finds out about his dad, but this makes his surprise even more understandable every time he sees new things, because you would have felt the same way.
I recommend this book if you like suspense, mystery, and mythology. Percy Jackson is based on Greek Mythology. The villains are Greek monsters and the good guys are Greek Gods or their children.
This book is split into different chapters. Every chapter ends in a lot of suspense to keep you reading. It makes the book hard to put down and very fun to read.
I would give this book a 3.5 star rating. This book is not my favorite Percy Jackson book, but is still a very good book. The only reason it gets a rating this low is because the other books are just that much better. This book is still a must read if you want to continue the rest of the series.
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BOOK REVIEW: Where the Red Fern Grows
Book Review: Where the Red Fern Grows
By: Wilson Rawls
Genre: Fiction, Children’s Novel, Classic.
Where the Red Fern Grows is a book that tells the story of a boy named Billy and his beloved Coonhounds. The book follows Billy’s journey as he saves up for two years to buy his dogs and trains them to become raccoon hunters.
One of the things I appreciated most about the book is how deeply it explores the bond between a boy and his dogs. Billy’s love and dedication to Old Dan and Little Ann is inspiring. Wilson Rawls is great at showing the loyalty between Billy and his dogs, especially when they hunt together in the dark woods. The book doesn’t shy away from showing the harsh realities of life in the wilderness, and some parts are heartbreaking.
I also enjoyed the themes of perseverance, family, and growing up. Billy learns many hard lessons, including loss and grief, but he never gives up. The writing style is simple but powerful. It also has vivid descriptions of nature and dialogue that made the story feel real.
The ending was truly emotional. It’s rare that a book makes me feel emotions, but this one did. Still, it ended on a hopeful note with the symbol of the red fern, which adds a layer of peace to the story.
Overall, Where the Red Fern Grows is unforgettable. I would give it a solid 4.5 out of 5. It’s especially perfect for readers who love animals, nature, and stories about growing up. Although it is a children’s novel, it is still amazing for older readers, especially for those who are new to reading or want to get back into reading again.
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BOOK REVIEW: HOLES
Book Review: Holes
Author: Louis Sachar
Genre: Fiction, Novel.
Holes is about Stanley Yelnats, a boy wrongfully sentenced to Camp Green Lake, a Juvenile Detention Facility. All the kids are forced to dig a five foot hole every day and the Warden claims it is to build character. Along the way, author Louis Sachar ties a storyline of Kissin’ Kate Barlow, an outlaw, and Elya Yelnats, an ancestor of Stanley Yelnats.
I enjoyed how all the plots of the book connect together, and especially about the curse being broken in the way that it was (no spoilers). I honestly have no criticism, and I think it is both humorous and deep at the same time. It covers fate, friendship, and justice all in one book while being a fun book to read.
Holes is suitable for all ages, but it is best for middle school aged kids because they can more easily relate to the boys. The Warden is a well described character through her nails and secrets which are exposed. I felt extremely satisfied when she was caught because Louis Sachar did a great job on making the readers dislike her.
The part in which Stanley and Zero escape was my favorite part. This is because the other timelines finally come together. For instance, the Big Thumb and the “sploosh” from under the boat. Additionally, the part when they find onions also makes sense. All of the ways Stanley and Zero survive make sense because of the other two timelines. It is not like other unrealistic books in which the main characters survive from their plot armor.
Recommendation:
I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a fiction book with an entertaining plot that will leave you thinking about it for weeks to come. Unlike other books where I forced myself to keep reading, I was genuinely excited to keep reading Holes since it felt so real, as in all the characters having personalities similar to people I know in real life and acting like kids my age. Five out of five.
Playlist:
“Holes” By Mercury Rev - This song is the first of the playlist because the title is literally the title of the book.
“Eye Of The Tiger” By Survivor - Is about surviving, just like Stanley and Zero.
“Dig It” By The Beatles - “Dig It’ represents the boy's constant labor at Camp Green Lake digging holes in the hot sun.
“Hall Of Fame” By The Script - This song is about Stanley and his family rising up from being failures, to breaking the curse and finding fortune again.
“Here Comes the Sun” By The Beatles - “Here Comes the Sun” symbolises justice to the Warden and camp, the happy ending, and the breaking of the Yelnats Curse.
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” By Randy Newman - This song speaks to Stanley and Zero’s friendship they develop throughout the book.
“Counting Stars” By OneRepublic - “Counting Stars” shows Stanley’s dream to make his life better and to take back control of his life.
“Homecoming” By Kanye West - This song represents Stanley returning home to his family and finding his place once again.
“We Are the Champions” By Queen - This song is for Stanley triumphing, breaking the curse, and overcoming adversity.
“What a Wonderful World” By Louis Armstrong - The reason for including this song is that despite the harsh conditions at Camp Green Lake, Stanley manages to make friends and create a better future for himself.
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BOOK REVIEW: PERCY JACKSON: THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
The book Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan was an amazing book. This mythology novel is 416 pages long and is written by the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. This book is the first book of the “Percy Jackson” series. Although there are other series of books written by the same author, each has different main characters. This makes the Percy Jackson series contain 7 books.
This book begins on the life of an average 14 year old boy named Percy Jackson. He’s your average middle school trouble maker. Percy has a tough time learning in school and lives with his loving mom and not so loving step dad. At school, he starts to see weird things and gets attacked by his crazy middle school teacher! When everyone acts like she never existed, he knows something is wrong. His best friend Grover then takes him to Camp Halfblood, where he learns he’s not a human. He’s the son of the water god Poseidon. In this series, Percy and the friends he makes at Camp Half Blood go on adventures to help the gods. In this book, Percy and his friends have to find the culprit who is responsible for taking Zeus’ special lightning bolt.
This book is really an amazing novel because the main character starts off as a 14 year old middle schooler with nothing special which makes him easy to relate to. He has an average life until he finds out about his dad, but this makes his surprise even more understandable every time he sees new things, because you would have felt the same way.
I recommend this book if you like suspense, mystery, and mythology. Percy Jackson is based on Greek Mythology. The villains are Greek monsters and the good guys are Greek Gods or their children.
This book is split into different chapters. Every chapter ends in a lot of suspense to keep you reading. It makes the book hard to put down and very fun to read.
I would give this book a 5 star rating. Like most books in series, the first one is always the best. You learn the most and have the most surprises. All in all, I feel this book is a must read especially for early middle schoolers.
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BOOK REVIEW: BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The book Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins was an amazing book. This dystopian novel is 528 pages long and is written by a New York Times Bestselling Author. This book is the fourth book of the series “Hunger Games.” Unlike the other three books in the series, this book is the prequel of all three books.
This book is based on the story of the main antagonist of the other three books of the Hunger Games series: “Coriolanus Snow.” The reader of the book gets to learn more about him and his sad backstory. They also get to learn how the Hunger Games came to be and the first couple years of them. They sympathize with the characters in the story. Even though they might have not liked Snow because of his antagonist role in the previous books, they start liking him in this book.
This book is really an amazing novel because the emotions are clear in tense moments. You get scared for the characters and excited for them too. You sympathize with them in hard moments. The emotions are very well illustrated and easy to understand.
I recommend this book if you like suspense and horror. This book has gruesome scenes, so I do not recommend this book for young children, even though it is an amazing pick for older readers.
This book is split into different chapters. Every chapter ends in a lot of suspense to keep you reading. It makes the book hard to put down and very fun to read.
I would give this book a 5 star rating. Although this book is longer and takes more time to finish, it has an amazing story and the fun of reading lasts longer. This story is connected to the other but is very different because of the different time period.
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BOOK REVIEW: MOCKINGJAY
Mockingjay
The book Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins was an amazing book. This dystopian novel is 390 pages long and is written by a New York Times Bestselling Author. This book is the third book of the series “Hunger Games” and is the sequel to the first and second books.
The series is about a world in which all the humans alive live in a little place called the districts. Every year, two kids from every district get picked to fight to the death against the other kids. Katniss, the main character, lives in district 12, one of the poorer districts and lives a hard life. In the first book, she gets picked to fight in the Hunger Games and wins with her partner Peeta, who was also from district 12. In the second book, she and Peeta were picked to fight again. The second book ends in suspense as Katniss is taken by mysterious people. This book is about how Katniss arrives in district 13, the “lost district,” and learns that people actually still live there. In this book, Katniss and her friends try to fight the capital to end the Hunger Games.
This book is really an amazing novel because the emotions are clear in tense moments. You get scared for the characters and excited for them too. The emotions are very well illustrated and easy to understand.
I recommend this book if you like suspense and horror. This book has gruesome scenes, so I do not recommend this book for young children, even though it is an amazing pick for older readers.
This book is split into different chapters. Every chapter ends in a lot of suspense to keep you reading. It makes the book hard to put down and very fun to read.
I would give this book a 4 star rating. I found this book to be not as good as the others, but is still a must read if you enjoyed the other two books in the series.
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BOOK REVIEW: CATCHING FIRE
Catching Fire
The book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins was an amazing book. This dystopian novel is 391 pages long and is written by a New York Times Bestselling Author. This book is the second book of the series “Hunger Games” and is the sequel to the first book.
This book is about a world in which all the humans alive live in a little place called the districts. Every year, two kids from every district get picked to fight to the death against the other kids. Katniss, the main character, lives in district 12, one of the poorer districts and lives a hard life. In the first book, she gets picked to fight in the Hunger Games and wins with her partner Peeta, who was also from district 12. However, in this book, she and Peeta were picked to fight again. However, this time, they are not against people who don’t know what they’re doing. They’re against people who have already won the Hunger Games the previous years before them.
This book is really an amazing novel because you can really feel the fear in all the kids when they are picked. The emotions are very well illustrated and easy to understand.
I recommend this book if you like suspense and horror. This book has gruesome scenes, so I do not recommend this book for young children, even though it is an amazing pick for older readers.
This book is split into different chapters. Every chapter ends in a lot of suspense to keep you reading. It makes the book hard to put down and very fun to read.
I would give this book a 5 star rating. It’s an amazing book with nothing I would change about it. Reading the “Hunger Games” series was an amazing experience for me, and there is nothing I would change from this book if I were given the chance.
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BOOK REVIEW: THE HUNGER GAMES
The Hunger Games
The book Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins was an amazing book. This dystopian novel is 374 pages long and is written by a New York Times Bestselling Author. This book is about a world in which all the humans alive live in a little place called the districts. Every year, two kids from every district get picked to fight to the death against the other kids. Katniss, the main character, lives in district 12, one of the poorer districts and lives a hard life. However, everything gets a lot worse when she is picked to fight in the hunger games.
This book is really an amazing novel because you can really feel the fear in all the kids when they are picked. The emotions are very well illustrated and easy to understand.
This book has an amazing cover because it shows a bird holding an arrow. The bird represents a friend that Katniss makes, and the arrow represents Katniss’ favorite hobby and best way of fighting: archery. I recommend this book if you like suspense and horror. This book has gruesome scenes, so I do not recommend this book for young children, even though it is an amazing pick for older readers. This book is part of a series. It is the first of the “Hunger Games” series which contains three other amazing books.
This book is split into different chapters. Every chapter ends in a lot of suspense to keep you reading. It makes the book hard to put down and very fun to read.
I would give this book a 5 star rating. It’s an amazing book with nothing I would change about it. Reading the “Hunger Games” series was an amazing experience for me, and there is nothing I would change from this book if I were given the chance.
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BLOG POST: Should Parents Access Their Teen's Phone?
Parents should not have complete access to their child’s devices because teenagers need to develop into responsible, independent young adults. Sometimes kids may want privacy because although content may not be harmful, it could be embarrassing or something they want to keep a secret. For example, parents viewing an inappropriate yet funny meme or texts with a secret crush may ruin a parent-teen relationship by breaking down the element of trust. As a result, instead of telling their parents about something that happened or asking for advice, they would keep it inside because they would be scared of punishment. A teen’s parent would become more of a police officer than an advisor. A trusting relationship is similar to a police interrogation, but a relationship with no trust would be like a police interrogation.
If the goal of having complete access is to prevent a child from misbehavior, they will never learn genuine consequences of their actions. As soon as they become adults without supervision, they will be less capable of using the internet responsibly. Parents accessing their children's’ devices is an invasion of privacy, but it does not even achieve its goal. For instance, this strict policy will only motivate a child to defy their parents. A child could always go to a friend’s house or escape such supervision. As a result, the teenager will grow into a sneaky, disobedient, and irresponsible individual.
Another objective of complete access is to keep their child safe. However, a simple app or contact limit would accomplish this goal, and the better way to keep a child safe on the internet is to mentor and teach them responsibility rather than monitoring each action. While it seems ineffective at first, a teen learning on their own is safer because when one eventually graduates from their parents’ protection, they will not know what to do. Generally, reading a kid’s diary would be considered an invasion of privacy, even if it could potentially contain inappropriate material. The same logic applies to a child’s device. Many would argue otherwise, because the internet could be used to access inappropriate material, but a diary cannot. However, appropriateness is not the job of a parent, but it is a parent’s job to teach a child what is right and wrong.
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BOOK REVIEW: THE PEARL
Title: The Pearl
Author: John Steinbeck
Genre: Fiction, Novella.
While being a short book, the Pearl is a Pearl itself, small but mighty. It can be easily read within a week, but is still enjoyable when spread over a longer period of time. I would recommend not rushing it because of its deep meanings and topics.
Short Summary:
Coyotito, the baby of Kino and Juana is stung by a scorpion. However, they are poor and cannot afford treatment. Later, Kino finds a “Pearl of the World”. However, what was once a hope for a better life, brings evil and violence to Kino and Juana’s life.
Beginning:
The book starts out fast, rapidly developing characters such as Kino, the priest, and the doctor through their interactions. For instance, Kino continues pounding the dead scorpion instead of caring for Coyotito. Additionally, the doctor does not treat Coyotito when Kino has no money, but does when Kino finds the pearl, showing his greed. On the other hand, the priest dreams of renovating his church with money from Kino’s Pearl.
Ending:
Personally, I did not feel satisfied by the ending and thought it was a little disappointing. However, it makes sense and is symbolic based on how the Pearl became beautiful again.
Analysis:
The Pearl shows greed and corruption. For example the doctor dreams of returning to Paris and attempts to steal the Pearl. It does not go well for him (no spoilers). After Kino’s adventure (no spoilers), the Pearl is evil and sings a song of evil. However, once it is returned and is no longer being exploited for material value, it is beautiful again on the ocean floor.
Overall, The Pearl has many underlying themes, but is not the most entertaining book. It is a classic and everyone should read it sometimes during their life because it teaches about social class, gender roles and discrimination, greed, and more. Four out of five stars.
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BLOG POST: Morning or Night Showers?
Night shower or morning shower?
As someone who flip flops between showering in the morning and at night, I have experienced the pros and cons of both. In today's blog post I will be discussing morning and night showers, as well as my preference.
While morning showers make my morning feel more crammed and chaotic, with less time to eat breakfast and being late to school more, it makes me feel energized and ready for the day ahead. Additionally, morning showers definitely make my hair look better, however slightly wet for the first half of the first period. Plus, I feel cleaner and more hygienic while at school. Overall, morning showers don’t have much of an advantage for me on school days, due to having to wake up earlier in order to eat breakfast and get to school on time, and I usually don’t wake up earlier. On the flip side, weekends are when morning showers really shine for me. Since I am not in a rush, the extra time it takes at the start of my day does not have any negative effects. Meanwhile, the energy boost and the cleanliness feeling makes me ready to get out and be productive, rather than staying inside wasting time.
Night showers help me fall asleep faster, and save time in the morning. When I take a night shower, I can get right into my day. I first change into my clothes, brush my teeth and get ready, and then eat breakfast. Compared to a morning showering routine, I save much needed time when I wake up late on a school day. However, in the morning my hair will be flat and messed up, so I will need to add water to it in order to somewhat mimic the effect of rinsing and/or washing it I would get from a morning shower. Also, night showers make me feel good when I am going to bed, knowing I already showered and laid out my clothes for tomorrow, so I can get going right away.
Based on my experience overall, night showers are king for school nights and busy weekends, while morning showers are perfect for relaxed weekends and summer days. From what I learned, the most important thing is sticking to a routine and feeling good about it.
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Book Review: The Last Olympian
The Last Olympian Book Review by AK
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Pages: 381
Genre: Mythology and Fantasy Fiction
The Last Olympian is the fifth and final book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan. In this book, the big battle that’s been coming up since The Battle of the Labyrinth finally happens. Percy Jackson is now sixteen, and the prophecy about him might be coming true. Kronos, the lord of the Titans, is stronger than ever and ready to destroy Olympus. His army is attacking New York City, and it’s up to Percy and his friends to defend Mount Olympus, the home of the gods. Along the way, Percy gets help from some old friends, like Annabeth, Grover, and Tyson, and some surprising new ones too. There are huge battles, magical creatures, and powerful moments of bravery and sacrifice. Percy also learns more about his parents, his future, and what being a true hero really means.
I really liked this book because it was full of action, emotion, and suspense. The battle scenes are exciting, and there are some twists that I didn’t see coming. It was also cool to see how the characters have grown up and changed since the beginning of the series. Some parts were really sad, but others were funny and heartwarming. I think this book did a great job ending the series in a way that felt big and important. I would recommend this book to anyone aged 10-15 who enjoys adventure, fantasy, or Greek mythology. It helps to read the earlier books first so you understand everything. I’d give The Last Olympian 4.9 out of 5 stars because it was exciting and a perfect ending to the series’ storyline. If you liked the other books, this book is a must read.
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Book Review: The Battle of the Labyrinth
The Battle of the Labyrinth Book Review by AK The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan Pages: 361 Genre: Mythology and Fantasy Fiction
The Battle of the Labyrinth is the fourth book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan. In the book, Percy Jackson is getting ready for his first day at a new school when he’s attacked by monsters. This leads to the discovery of an ancient and magical Labyrinth that could let their enemies sneak into Camp Half-Blood. To stop them, Annabeth is chosen to lead a quest into the maze, and Percy, Grover, and Tyson go with her. The Labyrinth isn’t just a normal maze because it’s full of traps, monsters, and confusing paths that change all the time. As the group goes deeper in, they meet old enemies, new allies, and even run into the famous inventor Daedalus. Percy also starts to learn more about the series’ big prophecy that could change everything.
I really liked this book because it was exciting from the very beginning. There’s always something going wrong, which makes you want to keep reading to find out what happens next. There are also some funny parts and some sad ones too, which I think makes it more interesting. The characters feel more grown-up in this book, and you get to know them better before the final book. I would recommend this book to anyone around 10-15 years old who likes adventure, fantasy, or mythology. It’s a little more serious than the earlier books, but it’s still full of action and Percy’s funny thoughts. I’d give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars. It’s super fun to read, has cool monsters and mythology, and makes you really care about what happens next. If you liked the first three books this one will also be a great read.
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Book Review: The Titan's Curse
Book Review by AK
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
Pages: 312
Genre: Mythology and Fantasy Fiction
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan is book three of Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Percy Jackson returns once again with still more fights, some fresh faces, and even more higher stakes. During a rescue mission that goes bad, Percy's friend Annabeth is kidnapped and the goddess Artemis also disappears. Percy, along with his friends Grover, Thalia (Zeus' daughter), and two new friends, Bianca and Nico di Angelo, sets out on a treacherous quest to save them. Along their journey, they have to fight through gruesome monsters, formidable Titans, and heartbreaking choices, all within a ticking clock.
I really enjoyed The Titan's Curse as it brings in darker subjects without sacrificing the humor and action the series has become known for. It brings in new mythological monsters and gods to the Percy Jackson universe but never in a manner that comes across like taking you on a lesson in ancient history. It is quick-paced, and just when you think the characters are safe, something else goes wrong, so you can't help but read on.
I would strongly recommend The Titan's Curse for ages 10-16, but it can be read by older kids as well. It's a bit more mature than the first two books, with more emotional moments and more complicated plots. But Percy's snarky narration and the non-stop action keep it still relatively lighthearted and easy to read.
I'd give The Titan's Curse a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's dramatic, funny, and filled with new twists and turns. I can only say it's not 5 stars because sometimes some of the plot or things happen rushed or require a bit more explanation. But overall, if you liked The Lightning Thief and The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse is the perfect next book.
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Book List: Animal Protagonist Books
Book List by AK
Dog Man by Dav Pilkey – Dog cop fights crime
Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter – Cats with complex clans
Bravelands: Broken Pride by Erin Hunter – Savannah animals face destiny
Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland – Dragons with big voices
Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey – Cats teaching comic creation
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis – Lions and more talk
Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss – Whimsical talking troublemaker cat
Mighty Robot by Dav Pilkey – Robot teams with mouse
The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey – Animal criminals turn good
Geronimo Stilton by Elisabetta Dami – Mouse journalist solves mysteries
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