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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Hardcover Boxed Set: Books 1 - 5 |  | Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Category: Book
List Price: $89.99
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Sales Rank: 118
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 1744
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.6
Dimensions (in): 12 x 9.1 x 7.4
ISBN: 1423119509
EAN: 9781423119500
ASIN: 1423119509
Publication Date: October 6, 2009
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Product Description
The complete Percy Jackson & the Olympians series in hardcover, packaged in a gorgeous, reclosable "steamer trunk" fit for demigods. This perfect gift for Percy fans boasts a hidden compartment containing an exclusive Camp Half-Blood map and stickers.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Surprisingly Outstanding March 15, 2010
Jean Farmer (MD United States)
I purchased the Percy Jackson five book set based upon a recommendation from a friend. I'm a very huge Harry Potter fan and was looking for something else fun to read. While I'm an adult, I still find great enjoyment from stories such as these. Everyone needs good clean fun in their life. I had no expectations when I started but I was still very surprised how much I came to love the Percy series. The first book in the series was a quick read but it was very fun and entertaining. The author does a lovely job of setting up an over arching plot line that covers all five books, while giving each individual book a definite substantial plot in and of itself. Each successive book really added a layer of depth to the characters, with many new characters revolving through each book. All five books were a delight to read and I was only sad when I came to the end.
I wouldn't compare these books directly to something like Harry Potter, as they are a different type of book in my opinion, however they have the same basic premise of larger story lines, younger people being the heroes, a sense of innocence at war with the real world. There is much more action adventure in these books that may appeal to many, and you may not consider this series as dark as some consider the later Harry Potter books.
I've come to really adore this series and recommend the books to anyone looking for something fun to read. This was a great series.
The packaging for the five hardcover boxed set was perfect. My set had no issues at all. It was shipped from the Deleware wharehouse and came as perfect as can be. I was very pleased all around.
I highly recommend this series to anyone.
The Perfect Gift March 14, 2010
A. Harding (AZ)
I bought this set for my son who is big into reading. Besides being a good read, the book set are of high quality... Not easily destroyed after being thrown around in a boy's room... I even started reading the set myself.
 Light reading March 14, 2010
R. Jones (Illinois)
Wanted to read books before I saw the first movie. Easy quick read with greek mythology.
Great collection of books! March 14, 2010
Sandy Dallabrida (New Jersey)
We are having a great time reading these books as a family. It's a great story. Books were a great price for the set and were delivered quickly.
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