Percy Jackson: Final Review

It is so funny to us what kids latch on to. When we were asked to read and review the Percy Jackson book series we had no idea just how into the series our kids would get. From the moment they read The Lightning Thief they were all in.

We spent the Summer reading and listening to the entire series. We hosted a Percy Jackson themed pool party to celebrate the kids enthusiasm for the series. We've watched the movies. We've even done some extended reading about Greek gods and mythology.

And if I'm being honest, I really loved the series too. It was entertaining - especially when listening to it! It's probably one of the best Audible reads I've listened to. 

My son loved the book series so much that he is now reading the Apollo series by Rick Riordan. There seems to be some cross over from the characters of the Percy Jackson series, and it is just as jam packed with adventure. I love that this series has made him so excited (even though I now know more about Greek mythology than I ever cared to). 

Head over to Savvy Sassy Moms to see our final thoughts on the Percy Jackson series, and check out a few fun ways that you can extend your reading by taking part in your own Percy Jackson style quests. 

Is there a book series that your kids' have really gotten into? Now that we've finished this one we are looking to see what would be a good idea for them to read next! 

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Host the Ultimate Percy Jackson Pool Party

Usually during the Summer we have to beg our kids to read. Refreshingly, the griping has been almost non-existent this year. We started reading the Percy Jackson series together, and the kids have loved it. The books are really well written, and are extremely fast paced so it keeps our young readers attention.

Some of our little ones aren't advanced enough to read the books yet so we downloaded the Audible versions for them to listen to while everyone else read it. Honestly, it might be one of the best Audible books I've ever heard. I'm so impressed with the narrator's ability to speak in so many voices. I've enjoyed listening to it just as much as the kids!

If you are interested in reading or listening to the books we noticed that The Lightning Thief (the first book in the series), the Audible versions of the books, and the boxed set are all on sale on Amazon right now!

HOST A PERCY JACKSON PARTY

We are about halfway through the series, and decided to have a little fun with it. Never ones to shy away from a chance to throw a good themed party, we came up with the idea to have Percy Jackson pool party. We used the books as inspiration, and invited anyone who has been reading the books along with us.

There were Pegasus floats, themed food, and - because the boys are involved - tridents on the ready for battle.

Make the hop over to Savvy Sassy Moms to see more details and photos from the Percy Jackson Party and check out all the ideas on how you can host your own. We also share a free printable for discussion cards to keep the conversation going. 

What books are your kids reading for Summer? We are always looking for more good ones to keep our readers motivated? We'd love to hear! 

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Summer Reading List: Percy Jackson & The Olympians

In our monthly Book Club we chat about how much we love reading, but our kids...not so much. Sometimes if they find a book or a series that they love they will be into it, but most times they aren't.  Which is crazy to us because it's one of our favorite ways to relax or pass time. I mean, we understand reading has to compete with watching Ninja on YouTube or Ryan open yet another toy, but we still would love for them to sit down to read without having to be bribed. 

Last year we shared a list of suggestions on books to keep boys interested in reading.  The suggestions people sent us were super helpful, and in all honesty helped us get through our school year reading. But now it's Summer and we know our reading game has to be upped a little bit. We made it our goal to find a book (or book series) that would excite all of our elementary and middle schoolers. 

We were approached about reading the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, and thought it might actually do the trick. We read the storyline and realized it would be a series that would interest all of our young readers. 

We started reading first book in the series,  The Lightning Thief, a few weeks ago to kick off Summer, and they have loved it! Some of younger ones are listening to it on Audible (which if you haven't downloaded for kids yet - do so! The first two listens are free!), some are reading the books to us, and some are reading on their own.  All of them agree - it's a great book! 

We're chatting more about this and our plans for Summer Reading with the kids on Savvy Sassy Moms. We're also helping them give away one whole set to anyone who wants read along with us this summer. Pop over to check out the post and the details on how you can enter to win. 

What tops your kid's reading list this Summer? 

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