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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) | 
 enlarge | Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Category: Book
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Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 137
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 368
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.8 x 1.3
ISBN: 1423101464
EAN: 9781423101468
ASIN: 1423101464
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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Product Description
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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Heavens to Percy! May 26, 2008
Amanda Richards (Georgetown, Guyana)
28 out of 35 found this review helpful
This is book four of the Percy Jackson series, with only one more installment to come. Readers from around ten years old will be thrilled by the adventures of the teenaged hero who just happens to be the son of Poseidon, God of the Sea, and all his friends, most of whom are the children of the Olympians from Greek Mythology.
In my opinion, it would be better if you read the series in order, and the three previous books are:
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)
The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)
In "The Battle of the Labyrinth", Percy and three friends set off on a quest through the treacherous labyrinth, in search of the inventor Daedalus, hoping that he will help them to defeat the army being assembled by Luke, son of Hermes. The thing is - Luke is just the messenger, and the evil he's about to unleash can bring down Olympus itself.
Although still clueless about girls and relationships, Percy starts developing and unleashing his powers, and surprises even himself when he attempts to repeat Hercules' great stable cleansing project. Other demi-gods also come into their own in book four, and a mortal girl proves to be just the ticket, and in the nick of time too. In a related sub-story, the search for Pan reaches an exhilarating climax.
Packed with monsters of all persuasions, gods and demi-gods, rescues, battles and side trips to Alcatraz and Mount St. Helens, this is by far the most exciting book of the series so far.
Amazingly imaginative, thrilling and funny, this series by Rick Riordan continues to be a front runner in children's fiction, and I recommend it without reservation.
Amanda Richards, May 25, 2008
Well worth the wait May 17, 2008
Haley (West of the Horizon)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
The Battle of the Labyrinth is the fourth of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, following The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, and The Titan's Curse. Several new gods are introduced, and the book picks up an ominous pace as it draws closer to the finale, and the determining battle between gods and Titans.
Percy Jackson has just been accepted to a new school. Again. And despite his every intention not to get kicked out of this one too, being a demigod with Poseidon as your father tends to attract trouble. And monsters, in the form of peppy-but-deadly cheerleaders. After accidentally starting a fire, Percy makes a break for it - along with a mortal girl, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, who has the unusual ability to see through the Mist, the substance that usually hides gods and monsters from mortal eyes.
When he finally makes it back to Camp Half-Blood, Percy finds that all is not well there. His friend Grover is in danger of losing his lifelong dream, his friend Annabeth is treating him oddly, and - worst of all - Nico di Angelo, the half-blood son of Hades, is still at large, trying to bring back his dead sister in exchange for another, living soul.
But all of these pale in comparison to the danger of Kronos, whose followers are growing and whose resurrection is now imminent. When Annabeth is assigned a quest through the perilous Labyrinth of Daedalus, she takes Percy along for the ride - as well as Grover and Percy's Cyclops half-brother, Tyson.
This is the most exciting and action-packed book yet, as the darkness closes in. Real losses and horrors are experienced in this one, both private and large-scale. It is clear that the final battle is drawing near, the battle in which - according to the prophecy - either Percy, or Nico di Angelo, will have a pivotal role to play in either the victory or destruction of Olympus and the gods.
Highly recommended.
Rating: Very good
 Lacks something that the past books have May 11, 2008
Kathy Saltzman
14 out of 34 found this review helpful
I'm extremely obsessed with this series, but the 4th installment was lacking a few things. Although it had a good plot line, there was never a moment when i was thinking "AHH WHAT GREEK MYTH IS THIS I KNOW IT I KNOW IT" like i was in the last book. There wasn't enough Greek mythology influence in it. Also, character development was weak. Very weak, in fact. I hardly feel any difference between the 6th grade Percy Jackson and the high school Percy Jackson, and I expected there to be a lot more maturity and emotions between Annabeth and him. Although it's an intriguing and fun read, it was definitely missing something compared to the other books. Hopefully the 5th book will be as good as the first three.
 Like Greek myths, but modern May 7, 2008
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is the fourth book in a line of Percy Jackson books, all of which I have enjoyed immensely. It came yesterday in the mail, and I have already finished reading it. It's about Percy, the son of a Greek god (not telling which one.) This book involves a labyrinth, which was built by Daedelus, and a war between the Titans and the Gods, and their Heroic allies. I like the book's light sprinkling of humor and sarcasm. I especially like Percy Jackson, the main character, because not only did he survive against all odds and have the power to control the sea, but he always looked upon things with humor. However, the Gods seemed to be a little underpowered.I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Greek myths or finds it interesting how past myths have affected our modern day lives.
A Fun Read May 9, 2008
pandp (Indiana)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've really enjoyed each of the installments of Percy Jackson's adventures. I bought this newest one before a road trip and finished it in one day. This is a series that captures the imagination and leaves you anxiously anticipating the next one. I highly recommend it!
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