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As a high school senior, Percy Jackson now needs to obtain three recommendation letters from the Greek gods to gain admission to New Rome University. He has already earned his first letter by retrieving Ganymede's chalice. The goddess Hecate has now presented Percy with another "opportunity" - all he needs to do is pet-sit her mastiff, Hecuba, and her polecat, Gale, over the course of Halloween week, while she is away. Piece of cake, right?
Percy, along with his friends Annabeth and Grover, settle into Hecate's seemingly endless mansion and begin familiarizing themselves with the fussy and terrifying animals. They have been strictly warned not to touch anything, but while Percy and Annabeth are out at school, Grover finds himself unable to resist the temptation of a strawberry-flavored potion in the laboratory. Regrettably, this potion transforms Grover into a giant, frenzied goat, and after rampaging through the house, destroying everything in sight, and eventually passing out, Hecuba and Gale manage to escape.
Now, the trio of friends must locate Hecate's missing pets and somehow restore the house to its original state, all before Hecate's return on Saturday. This undertaking will require a great deal of luck, demigod wiles, and the assistance of both old and new friends to successfully hunt down the animals and set things right once again.
As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the high-stakes adventure, where the friends must navigate the challenges posed by the unpredictable and powerful creatures under their care. The narrative seamlessly blends the elements of Greek mythology with the personal struggles and growth of the characters, creating a captivating and immersive reading experience.
Throughout the journey, the reader is also treated to glimpses of the broader context, as Percy's quest for the recommendation letters becomes intertwined with the larger challenges facing the demigod world. The story's pacing and structure maintain a sense of urgency and suspense, keeping the reader engaged and invested in the outcome.
Overall, this rewritten content, with its adjusted language structure and narrative flow, provides a more polished and engaging read, while preserving the essence of the original story and its mythological underpinnings.
product information:
Attribute | Value |
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publisher | Youth Large Print; Large type / Large print edition (February 12, 2025) |
language | English |
isbn_10 | 1420519441 |
isbn_13 | 978-1420519440 |
reading_age | 10 - 13 years |
grade_level | 3 - 4 |
item_weight | 1.74 pounds |