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​ If you liked Percy Jackson in the Lightning Thief series, "check out" these titles!!

 **__The Pig Scrolls by Gryllus the Pig__** By Paul Shipton J Fic Shipton Set in Ancient Greece, this humorous tale of adventure describes the life of Gryllus, a pig who was once a man. Challenged by Apollo to save the world, Gyrllus and his companions meet up with odd mythical creatures, gods and other unimaginable on their way to Delphi. The fate of the world is in none other than the “hooves of a pig”!



By Tobias Druitt J Fiction Druitt Corydon, an outcast from his home in Ancient Greece, learns that he is a vital part of an ancient prophesy. Imagine teaming up with the likes of Medusa and her friends to fight AGAINST the Olympian Gods! Who will win?? By Kate McMullan J Fiction McMullan Find out the “REAL” story behind myths from Hades’ perspective! Living in his father, Cronus’ belly with his five siblings, Hades has some hilarious tales to tell. Find out if he and his siblings can defeat their mighty father!
 * __Corydon and the Island of Monsters__**
 * __ Have a Hot Time Hades! __**

 By Jane Yolen J Fiction Yolen Told from the perspective of a thirteen year old Odysseus, become his traveling companion as he sets out on an adventure to prove his worthiness to the gods. Pirates, satyrs, and the Labyrinth are just a few of the complications he faces… By Chris Abouzeid Fic Abouzeid
 * __ Odysseus in the Serpent Maze __**
 * __ Anatopsis __**

Princess Anatopsis Solomon wants to be a knight-errant. But her mother, chairwoman of Amalgamated Witchcraft Corporation, plans for her immortal daughter to take over the family business. The Queen has even hired a new tutor: a demigod named Mr. Pound. But Mr. Pound’s plans go far beyond completing Ana’s education. He is searching for the mysterious and powerful Os //Divinitas.// And if he finds it, nothing will survive. A shocking and powerful gift will catapult the Princess into an unlikely quest through the rich worlds of //Anatopsis,// inhabited by magic immortals, a rebel army, and the last dog in the Universe.

By Nancy Springer Fic Springer Dusie always knew puberty was going to be confusing, but she never realized it was going to be catastrophic—until she wakes up one morning to find that her hair has turned into a writhing mass of slithering snakes and discovers the real truth about her family: her mother is a Gorgon—right out of Greek mythology—and she was named after her mother’s younger sister, Medusa. Her mother had hoped that Dusie’s being half-mortal would protect her from inheriting the family curse. Still reeling from this revelation, Dusie tries to keep her snakes under wraps. But after a boy she likes in school almost exposes her, she discovers another family secret—just one look from Dusie’s snakes has the power to send someone right into his own personal Stone Age. Talk about “if looks could kill”! Dusie better figure out how to control her snakes and her rage, and find a way to get her life back—before anything else disastrous happens
 * __ Dusssie __**

By Gail Carson Levine Fic LevineWhen Kezi’s mother’s life is threatened, Kezi’s father bargains with Admat, god of oaths, to spare her, but he is unprepared for the consequences: he must sacrifice Kezi, instead. Kezi finds hope in Olus, the Akkan god of the wind, who loves her and determines to save her. Together, Olus and Kezi face seemingly insurmountable trials, but if both succeed, they will be deemed Champions in the Akkan world and become immortal. Levine has crafted a mythical realm where a god’s pottery, thrown in frustration, causes earthquakes; Olus’ winds herd goats, dictate prophecies, and carry loved ones to safety; and magical potions have the power to change the characters’ fates. The story is filled with suspense, action, and challenging philosophical questions: Would one truly wish to be immortal? What is the price of following a deity’s commands? Frances Bradburn
 * __ Ever __**



By Scott Mebus Fic Mebus Thirteen-year-old Rory discovers a spirit world that thrives alongside his contemporary New York City, filled with fantastical creatures and people from the city’s colorful past who have become gods and goddesses and who have chosen Rory to perform a dangerous mission.
 * __ Gods of Manhattan __**

By Esther Freisner Fic Freisner Helen of Sparta is a feisty, beautiful young princess who is doted upon by her family, even though her determination to be independent and hunt and fight like her brothers creates various awkward, even dangerous situations for everyone. Using the mythical character of Helen of Troy as inspiration, Friesner focuses on Helen's youth, before she became "the face that launched a thousand ships." In an epilogue, Friesner discusses the historical facts and classical texts that she drew from to imagine Helen's childhood. The resulting novel is a fascinating portrait of a spoiled child who uses her wily ways and privileges to learn how to use a sword, track and kill game, ride a horse, and bargain for a slave's freedom.
 * __ Nobody’s Princess __**



By Carolyn Hennessy Fic Hennessy Pandora Atheneus Andromaeche Helena (or Pandy for short) has the perfect prop for her school project: a box given to her father by Zeus himself. Pandy knows the box must never be opened, but of course accidents happen and soon seven forms of evil and misery have escaped. Now it’s up to Pandora to capture all seven—starting with jealousy—or go down in history as the girl who ruined the world. By Neil Shusterman
 * __ Pandora Gets Jealous __**
 * __ Dread Locks __**

Fic Shusterman After meeting the beautiful "girl next door", Parker Baer finds her to be irresistable until he discovers her horrible powers which he begins to absorb.

Walking With the Dead By L.M. Falcone Fic Falcone Twelve-year-old Alex's dad is about to open a museum of oddities. Among the items on display is a corpse from ancient Greece. When a surge of electricity awakes the corpse and it starts running around the town, Alex realizes that he needs to step in and help the cadaver out. His efforts take him on the classic hero's journey to the underworld, where Alex and his friend Freddie must outwit a host of monsters from Greek mythology. At key moments, they are able to call a girl in their class (cell phones work in the underworld), who gives them pointers with information that she finds on the Internet. An amusing adventure, this offers an inventive and lighthearted introduction to the Greek myths. //Todd Morning//

The Thief By Megan Turner Fic TurnerThings are not what they seem in this story of wit, adventure, and philosophy. Gen, an accomplished thief incarcerated for stealing the king's seal, is dragged from his cell by the king's magus, who is on a quest. The prize is Hamiathes's Gift, said to be a creation of the gods that confers the right of rule on the wearer. During the quest, the magus and Gen take turns telling the youngest member of their party myths about the Eddisian god of thieves. Turner does a phenomenal job of creating real people to range through her well-plotted, evenly paced story. No one is entirely evil or completely perfect. Gen is totally human in his lack of discipline, seeming lack of heroism, and need for sleep and food. The magus makes the transition from smug, superior scholar to decent guy in a believable fashion. Turner also does a neat job of puncturing lots of little prejudices. There are many deft lessons in this story. As absorbing as it is, the best part lies in the surprise ending. Though it is foreshadowed throughout, it is not obvious?its impact is more like morning sunlight than a lightning bolt. Patricia A. Dollisch

Fire of Ares By Michael Ford Fic Ford Lysander, a young Helot slave, knows little about the mysterious pendant he wears around his neck except its name—the Fire of Ares. But when the pendant is stolen, he must fight to retrieve it and fulfill its powerful destiny before it is too late.

The Game By Diana Jones Fic Jones What if just outside of Earth's known atmosphere there sat another layer that was actually a different dimension? Such is the premise for this novel. For as long as she can remember, orphan Hayley has lived sequestered away with her strict grandmother and mysteriously busy grandfather. A chance meeting on an outing lands her in big trouble and she finds herself shipped off to stay with relatives in the country. Here Hayley meets dozens of cousins who invite her to play a strange game. Its object is to go to different places in the mythosphere and retrieve various items while dodging mythological creatures. The plot thickens when she meets her father and learns that he and her mother are both trapped in the mythosphere as punishment for their illicit marriage. Hayley frees them and discovers that she, like all of the other characters in the story, is really a mythological figure who can live in either realm. Meanwhile, the frightening family patriarch, Uncle Jolyon, finds out about the game and comes after the girl, her parents, and her cousins. As he prepares to punish them all, Hayley pierces his chest with a star, causing him to transform into the planet Jupiter. While the beginning parallels //The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe//, the story takes off on its own midway through. There is a whole lot of plot for such a little novel, and readers unfamiliar with mythology won't fully appreciate it //Nicki Clausen-Grace, Carillon Elementary School, Oviedo, FL//