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From: T Werner <trewerner>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:23:39 -0400
Both my son (age 9), my daughter (age 11) and I love the Percy Jackson books. We went to a book signing by Rick Riordian and we asked what mythology books he used for his research. He recommended Bernard Evslin's Monsters of Mythology series. My son, who was not an avid reader until The Lightning Thief, has read almost all of the books in this mythology series. There is a book for each monster - Calydonian Boar, Cerebus, Chimera,.though each story is intertwined with many of the heros and other monsters. They are a great read for those who are curious about Greek mythology.
Teresa Werner
UK SLIS student
Children's Librarian Wannabe
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[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Killeen, Erlene Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:16 PM To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] Percy Jackson series
I adore the Percy Jackson series for several reasons. First it is a really fun read! Secondly, my son, Robert, 22 yrs. old, with extreme adversion to reading and great disabilities in the skill, made the leap into being a reader with the series last year. Now he can't get enough fiction from that middle school - young adult level of texts. He's now on the Alchemist!! Finally, we can talk books!
I also think that they will draw readers back into mythology -- seeking the old stories, researching the history of the tales, and learning about those ancient cultures a bit. They also can help readers think about religion and beliefs. Much like Harry Potter led those who have faith or wonder about it to compare the beliefs from one group of people to another. It is always good to examine your personal beliefs and the middle school years
(and up) are usually when people do that type of thinking!
Anyway, Percy is full of flaws, has great adventures, is a misfit, and yet is charming! I can't wait to see what happens as he turns 16! I hope I don't have to wait too long.
Erlene Bishop Killeen
erlene.killeen at stoughton.k12.wi.us (new this school year!)
Stoughton Area Schools
1601 West South Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
608-877-5181
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Received on Mon 27 Oct 2008 04:23:39 PM CDT
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:23:39 -0400
Both my son (age 9), my daughter (age 11) and I love the Percy Jackson books. We went to a book signing by Rick Riordian and we asked what mythology books he used for his research. He recommended Bernard Evslin's Monsters of Mythology series. My son, who was not an avid reader until The Lightning Thief, has read almost all of the books in this mythology series. There is a book for each monster - Calydonian Boar, Cerebus, Chimera,.though each story is intertwined with many of the heros and other monsters. They are a great read for those who are curious about Greek mythology.
Teresa Werner
UK SLIS student
Children's Librarian Wannabe
-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Killeen, Erlene Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:16 PM To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] Percy Jackson series
I adore the Percy Jackson series for several reasons. First it is a really fun read! Secondly, my son, Robert, 22 yrs. old, with extreme adversion to reading and great disabilities in the skill, made the leap into being a reader with the series last year. Now he can't get enough fiction from that middle school - young adult level of texts. He's now on the Alchemist!! Finally, we can talk books!
I also think that they will draw readers back into mythology -- seeking the old stories, researching the history of the tales, and learning about those ancient cultures a bit. They also can help readers think about religion and beliefs. Much like Harry Potter led those who have faith or wonder about it to compare the beliefs from one group of people to another. It is always good to examine your personal beliefs and the middle school years
(and up) are usually when people do that type of thinking!
Anyway, Percy is full of flaws, has great adventures, is a misfit, and yet is charming! I can't wait to see what happens as he turns 16! I hope I don't have to wait too long.
Erlene Bishop Killeen
erlene.killeen at stoughton.k12.wi.us (new this school year!)
Stoughton Area Schools
1601 West South Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
608-877-5181
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