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saltypepper recommends D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths by Ingri D'Aulaire, "More accessible than Homer for younger and/or reluctant readers, plus beautifully illustrated."
Jitsusama recommends The Odyssey by Homer, "An ancient classic revolving around Greek Myth. A great help to better understand the mythology of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series."
Jitsusama recommends The Iliad by Homer, "An ancient classic revolving around Greek Myth. A great help to better understand the mythology of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series."

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The 4th book in the series has the Labrynth, Pan, Daedalus and several other icons from Greek mythology, as the coming war between the Olympians and Kronos looms closer, the series becomes darker, and things between Percy and Annabeth become more complex. Lots of adventure, humor and emotional roller-coaster rides. (

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burnit99 | Oct 29, 2009 |

I loved this book when I read it. I recommand this book for anybody that loves greek mythlogy or just loves a good read.
To make the long lovely story short its about this boy named Percy and his 2 best friends. That go on an adventure once again to stop Kronus from taking over the world. Weather he is successful or not is up to you to read and find out.

ferkat0390 | Oct 25, 2009 |

I enjoyed this book as much as the previous ones in the series. The plot is well thought out and the characters have continued to grow through out the series. Many times, I find later books in a series begin to 'thin out' in terms of plot and character development, but not so with these novels. The issues that the teenagers must deal with are realistic and so are their responses, even though the setting obviously is not. I love how Mr. Riordan weaves the mythology into the fabric of present day and are some of the funniest parts of the book.

Readermom68 | Oct 14, 2009 |

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! (

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niyer | Oct 13, 2009 |

Awesome and entertaining (

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Series (with order)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Book 4)

Canonical Title

The Battle of the Labyrinth

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2008

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To Becky, who always leads me through the maze.

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The last thing I wanted to do on my summer break was blow up another school.

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Canonical title	The Battle of the Labyrinth
Original publication date	2008
Series	Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Book 4)
People/Characters	Annabeth Chase, Chiron, Daedalus, Nico di Angelo, Percy Jackson, Luke Castella (show all 55)
Important places	Camp Half-Blood, Ogygia, Mount Tamalpais, Labyrinth, Colorado, USA, Carlsbad Caverns
Dedication	To Becky, who always leads me through the maze.
First words	The last thing I wanted to do on my summer break was blow up another school.
Last words	(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)
Description	Percy Jackson manages to be admitted to a new high school, but a battle with demon cheerleaders ends up with the school burning, so it's back to Camp Half-Blood. But the camp isn't so safe anymore, with war between the Olymp... (show all)

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Percy Jackson manages to be admitted to a new high school, but a battle with demon cheerleaders ends up with the school burning, so it's back to Camp Half-Blood. But the camp isn't so safe anymore, with war between the Olympians and lord Kronos approaching. Percy and the demigods must venture on a quest through the Labyrinth to try to stop the enemy from invading the Camp.

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 073936474X, Audio CD)

Percy Jackson isn’t expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse.

In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos’s army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop the invasion, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth–a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn. Full of humor and heart-pounding action, this latest audiobook promises to be their most thrilling adventure yet.

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