My 10 Favorite Greek Gods - Beyond The Lightning Thief!

I have always been a fan of history and mythology. That being said I read when it first came out ten years ago. Rick Riordan did an amazing job at bringing together mythology and present day together with characters that all readers could relate to. All of the books that came to follow were action-packed thrill rides that not only were entertaining, but they were also educational.

To celebrate the 10 years of The Lightning Thief I wanted to share my Top Ten Favorite Greek Gods (In no Certain Order)!

Zeus – King of the gods, the ruler of Mount Olympus and the god of the Sky, Weather, Thunder, Law, Order and Fate.
Poseidon – God of the Sea, Rivers, Floods, Droughts, Storms, Earthquakes and Horses.
Hermes – Hermes was the god of Travel, Messengers, Trade, Thievery, Cunning Wiles, Language, Writing, Diplomacy, Athletics, and Animal Husbandry
Hephaestus – Hephaestus was the god of Fire, Metalworking, Stonemasonry, Sculpture and Volcanism.
Hades – Hades was the King of the Underworld and the god of Death, the Dead, and the Hidden Wealth of the Earth
Athena – Athena was the goddess of Wisdom, Warfare, Strategy, Heroic Endeavor, Handicrafts and Reason
Apollo – God of Music, Healing, Plague, Prophecies, Poetry, and Archery, Apollo is most notably known as the Sun god.
Aphrodite – God of Love and Beauty
Dionysus – God of Wine, Parties and Festivals, Madness, Civilization, Drunkenness and Pleasure.
Ares – Ares is most famously known as the god of War, Bloodlust, Violence, Manly Courage, and Civil Order

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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.

10^TH ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITY KIT

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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.

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

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!)

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Giveaway

How would you like to win the above book set for yourself or for your family? All you need to do is fill out the below form to be entered. The contest will run until July 31, 2015.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians box set!

Winner must be a resident of the U.S.

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Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.