The original hero is back in a brand-new adventure! Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times, but now he faces his biggest challenge yet: graduating high school. To get into New Rome University, Percy needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods. After retrieving Ganymede's chalice, the goddess Hecate offers him a second "opportunity." All he and his friends, Annabeth and Grover, have to do is pet-sit her terrifying polecat, Gale, and her massive mastiff, Hecuba, over Halloween week.
But when Grover accidentally drinks a strawberry-flavored potion and turns into a giant frenzied goat, chaos ensues. The pets escape, the mansion is in ruins, and Percy must find them before Hecate returns—or face her full fury.
Key Features
- Beloved Trio Returns: Features the iconic original team of Percy, Annabeth, and Grover.
- Mythological Expansion: Deepens the lore with a focus on Hecate, the goddess of magic and crossroads.
- Humor & Action: Blends Rick Riordan's signature witty narration with fast-paced, high-stakes mishaps.
- Halloween Theme: The first full Halloween-themed special in the Percy Jackson universe.
Benefits for Readers
- Promotes Empathy & Responsibility: Explores themes of taking accountability for mistakes and supporting friends through failure.
- Encourages Teamwork: Highlights that even the strongest heroes need to rely on their community to succeed.
- Educational Value: Seamlessly introduces readers to lesser-known figures and stories from Greek mythology.
- Relatable Challenges: Connects epic mythological quests to modern adolescent struggles like college applications and life transitions.
Product Details
Author: Rick Riordan
Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Book 7)
Publisher: Puffin
Publication Date: September 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780241691717