The Sea of Monsters

BOOK NAME: The Sea of Monsters
AUTHOR: Rick Riordan

This book picks up with the cliffhanger of The Lightning Thief and is just as hard to put down as the first Percy Jackson book. In this one, Percy learns that he has a Cyclops brother named Tyson. In the beginning, Percy thought Tyson was just a friend from school. However, when Percy finds out Tyson is immune to fire, he discovers Tyson’s true identity. Also in this book is the Golden Fleece, which gives power to whatever or whoever is touching it. Percy needs the Fleece to save the tree of Half-Blood Hill, which actually is Thalia, the daughter of Zeus who was turned into a tree by her father when she was close to death. Thalia, or the tree, was poisoned by Luke, who is a constant troublemaker and the lightning thief in the first Percy Jackson book. With the Fleece, Percy is able to save the tree. This book has some funny parts, including when the mean Cyclops named Polyphemus tries to marry Grover, Percy’s satyr friend, because he can’t see very well. This book is better than The Lightining Thief because it’s funnier.

Comments

daniela2010
July 9, 2010, 1:11 pm

the lghting thift is way much better

p.s. i still like thebooks anyways.

Bye, daniela2010
emshemie3
July 9, 2010, 2:20 pm

I read this book awhile ago…I enjoyed it, but liked the first one better (Lightning Thief).
annabethchase61
July 9, 2010, 3:16 pm

I loved this book!! Great series!! I thought the lightning thief was better though.
mossflower
July 9, 2010, 7:09 pm

I liked this, I just think that the first one was the best.
escape2books
July 9, 2010, 8:35 pm

They are both good books, but the lightning theif is better than The Sea of Monsters.
Anonymous
July 9, 2010, 9:04 pm

this book is awsom
mmmmmmmm30
July 10, 2010, 2:48 am

I think think the Lightning thief has most action.
MasterLioness
July 10, 2010, 4:32 am

YES! I love this book! I have read all of them three months ago!
And I am still reading them! I like all the books just the same!
Read it, Read it!
traveler
July 10, 2010, 3:16 pm

That sounds like a nice book i love reading
sudsymice4
July 10, 2010, 4:17 pm

I liked the first book alot,but I have not gotten the chance to read it.I have a friend who’s read the series 5 times and she loved it,but from the comments up there I’m not so sure.I’ll read it anyways.Hi! Annabethchase61!
jindo2108
July 10, 2010, 7:11 pm

I read the first, but i haven’t read this one yet. Parker, if you think this one is more funny, then I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
memphisbell
July 10, 2010, 8:53 pm

I didn’t think I would like this series, until I got the first three books for Christmas, and thought I’d read them because I had them. I then realized that the Percy Jackson series is the BEST!!!! I adore Rick Riordan, the author. He wrote some of the 39 Clues series, and I love those books, too. If you like the Percy Jackson books, I definitely recommend reading the 39 Clues series and ‘The Red Pyramid’, also by Rick. Anyhow, in short I thought the book was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
kidzworld
July 10, 2010, 11:55 pm

Today I read THE FAMOUS FIVE – FIVE GO ADVENTURING AGAIN.
IT was a great book i’ve ever read…
THE STORY GOES LIKE THIS-
The second volume in the Famous Five series sees the five, once again, congregate at Kirrin Cottage, for the Christmas holidays.

Anne and George receive a letter from “Daddy” at her school, Gaylands (how quaint!), telling her that they can’t go home for the holidays due to “Mummy having Scarlet Fever and that he (Daddy) is in quarantine.” Imagine not being at home for Christmas! Even worse, Anne’s mother had invited George and Timmy to her house for Christmas, so Quentin and Fanny didn’t appear to even want their own daughter home for Christmas. What a strange family.

However, this sets the scene for the Five to be together again at Kirrin.

More illness (this time to Julian and Dick at school) means that they are to be given extra coaching by a tutor, as they have fallen behind in their work. It is down to Quentin to engage one.

The girls leave for Kirrin, and the next day the boys arrive. The Five are complete again!

Quentin finds a tutor and tells the children that they will like him. He says “He knows how to handle youngsters-knows he has to be very firm…” Poor old Quentin, he really doesn’t understand children! The Five go to meet Mr Roland off the train, and Dick and Julian like him. When he realizes there is a dog, he doesn’t seem too pleased. George isn’t too keen on being called “a little girl” by him, and doesn’t speak. When Julian commands Timmy to shake hands with Mr Roland, he slowly and deliberately turns his back on Mr Roland and climbs up into the pony-trap!

Later the children meet Mr Sanders, from Kirrin Farm. He says that he and his wife have two guests staying with them–artists from “London Town”. On visiting the farm, the Five discover a secret panel in the hall. They also learn of a cupboard with a false back. They find a pouch and an old rag with marks and signs on it.

Mr Roland’s obvious animosity towards Timmy makes George furious. Worse, he insists on calling her Georgina. She is determined not to like him! Although Anne does not need any coaching, she joins in anyway so the Five can be together all the time. During the tutoring they find out from Mr Roland that the Latin inscription on the rag they found means “Secret Way”. They later show him the linen rag, and he insists on going to Kirrin Farm with the children to explore very soon.

On hearing noises in the night, George goes down to her father’s study and finds Mr Roland there. As Timmy snaps at Mr Roland’s ankles, Quentin makes him live in his kennel outside. George is now livid and absolutely hates Mr Roland, refusing to cooperate in his lessons. She also refuses to accompany the others on the planned trip to the farm because the tutor says he is going too.

Then Timmy develops a nasty cough, and the tutor refuses to have him in the house at all, as a punishment to George. The others now start to dislike him as well. Then papers from Quentin’s study go missing and test tubes get broken. Mr Roland thinks that George may have had something to do with it…

The mystery develops in true Blyton style, and without giving any of the outcome away, all the ends are tied up in the usual way.

Although this book develops nicely, it is made rather too obvious that Mr Roland must be a villain. Timmy’s dislike of him is probably the strongest here, out of all the books. There are the usual coincidences—parents’ illnesses, a third party having to appear, and so on. In this book a tutor is employed, providing the bad guy with a handy base to engage in criminal activities in the local area. In the very next book, Five Run Away Together, the Sticks are employed, conveniently providing a handy base for their local criminal acts.

I nevertheless enjoyed this book in spite of the glaringly obvious plot. Although the first part of the book made me want to shout, it develops well enough; and the second part becomes a well constructed story. I felt much happier when the Five were all in the same mind about their tutor. I really don’t like it when George is left out on a limb, with seemingly everyone against her—except old Tim, of course. Certainly not my favourite story by a long way. However, it is only the second book in the series and is still a good read.
sweety_pirih
July 11, 2010, 2:09 am

nice book rick riordon n enid blyton are best writters
Nightcore
July 11, 2010, 10:57 am

My teacher read this series to all of my class, and I thought it was really great! I love Greek myths, so this was perfect for me!!! I’ve got to say, though, the books are better than the first movie.
CalypsoThaliaAnnabeth
July 11, 2010, 2:09 pm

The Last Olympian is my favorite! I love these books SO much!! My favorite character is Thalia, fave god is Hades because he said this, ” And as we all know you were a terrible father” to Kronos! It was soo funny! I read all the books 29 times! I know I’m obsessed. sorry!
2whitie
July 11, 2010, 3:47 pm

Since everyone seems to have read these books, someone tell me which is the best and worst out of the series. Please tell me so I can check the better ones out first! ( we have a slow library).
dalekbird
July 11, 2010, 6:39 pm

that sounds awesome. I’ve read the first book and I’m looking for the second.
loganlermanlover97
July 11, 2010, 8:32 pm

i agree the first book was better and now i’m working on the third book. it was soo exciting when i read that tyson went on percys side even though he could have sided with his fellow cyclops. i guess poseidons children are worthy to each other…most of the time. i’m still wondering why kronos wanted to turn thalia out of a tree. i question it. well i still loved it and i know this is going to be the best series ever!! i cant wait until my birthday when i get the lightning thief on dvd!!
traveler
July 11, 2010, 8:41 pm

Wow that book sounds nice and I want to read it I love to read I was 4 when I read chapter books
weswes321
July 11, 2010, 11:49 pm

I have only ready read the lighting theif it was the longist boock I ever read! I only read the lightning
weswes321
July 11, 2010, 11:52 pm

the sea of monsters looks like a good book like the lightning theif
chou
July 12, 2010, 1:59 am

That really is a good book don’t you think?
bearcatgirl
July 12, 2010, 8:39 am

I thought the same thing is you. It is so cool.
wildwolf8848
July 12, 2010, 10:19 am

wow thats cool so you must be another percy jackson fan. i am also a percy jackson fan. i have only seen the movies but now i want to read all the books. thanks for making me want to read the books
wildwolf8848
July 12, 2010, 10:26 am

i love percy jackson. i just love the feel of greek mothology. i have only seen the movies but now you make me want to read the books. what other percy jacks books have you read
annabethchase61
July 12, 2010, 10:26 am

Hello sudsymice4!! The series gets better after this one!! This was not one of my favorites.
starz321
July 12, 2010, 10:45 am

I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!! they r sooo funny!!
Lillypads
July 12, 2010, 4:31 pm

The first book is better than the second and the sea of monsters is not funny.
spunkadellic
July 13, 2010, 6:49 pm

i like books about penguins better
MasterLioness
July 13, 2010, 11:18 pm

Is too!
Nephthys/Isis
July 15, 2010, 4:07 pm

Did anyone else notice how much this book was like The Odyssey?
DanielRadcliffe4586
July 19, 2010, 5:02 pm

It’s really good!!!!!!!!!
arianamus
July 20, 2010, 1:45 pm

this series totally sucks. this is sssssssssssooooooooooo not my type even though i love most books. its probably the worst book ive ever read.
pink1899
July 20, 2010, 8:30 pm

AMAZING BOOKS! They are so action-packed! I love them!
I think they`re beginning to become better than twilight (in my mind)
pink1899
July 20, 2010, 8:34 pm

What is the odyssey?
athena12
July 24, 2010, 1:22 am

Hey guys definitley recomend this book 4any age the first book was better more action I would rate this a 9 out of 10 the first one was 10 out of all the books I like the last one I finished the series and now I am reading the red pyramid not as good as the Percy Jackson series but still good. I love Rick riordan books. I tried reading 39 clues but not as interesting. The demigod files is the bomb. Welllllll……..that’s it 4 now bye bye =D
Nephthys/Isis
July 28, 2010, 2:57 pm

The Odyssey is a story about Odysseus. It is amazing and I would encourage anyone to read it. (Or at least a shortened version.)
nevia
August 2, 2010, 1:42 pm

I love the percy jackson books soooo much! But they totally ruined the movie! I love Luke and was bummed to find out he was evil. I always like the evil guys, it never fails. If the lightning thief movie was that bad. . . I don’t even want to watch the second one.
bookfreak188
August 2, 2010, 1:44 pm

i just bought the lughting theif and the sea of monsters!!! but i havent read them yet because i have to finish my library book lol!!!
moongoddess_60
August 26, 2010, 5:31 pm

I have read the book. I think the last and first book are the best.
zoenightshade12
August 28, 2010, 11:58 am

this is a good book. and 2 Nephthys/Isis, the Odyssey is about Odysseus, but 2 be more elaborate, it is about his efforts trying to return to Penelope after his triumph in the trojan war.
Wise Girl
August 28, 2010, 9:57 pm

I agree with Moon Goddess with that the last and first book were the best. But this one is great too!
zoenightshade12
September 5, 2010, 8:04 am

and Penelope is his wife and he also has a son. i’ve read a shortened version and i’m on page 70- something in the long one!
zoenightshade12
September 5, 2010, 8:07 am

if people are still looking at this review since it was posted so long ago:
Does anyone know if there are any more p.j.o. movies? the first movie stunk. all the demigods were teenagers!
esperanza9
September 30, 2010, 6:14 pm

CalypsoThaliaAnnabeth, it’s ok! i’ve read them a lot, too! Arianamus, you seem you dislike all books! Zoenightshade12, I don’t know and you’re right, the first movie wasn’t really that great(compared to the book). I loved the last one in this series.
zoenightshade12
September 30, 2010, 6:31 pm

yep, esperanza9! the last 1 was really good, but i didn’t like how Rachael became the oracle. i actually didn’t like the character of Rachael at all!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LUV GREEK MYTHOLOGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I:)

~zoe
snowy owl101
October 1, 2010, 11:33 pm

i love the percy jackson series!
ps11sam
October 31, 2010, 8:24 am

percy is awesome
SadieKane
November 1, 2010, 9:01 pm

Yeah zoenightshade12, there is totally going to be another movie. You can tell because of the ending and the internet. You are also totally right. I didn’t like the character of Rachel at all.

-Sadie
Some people say the glass is half full. Some say it’s half empty. I say, “Are you gonna drink that?”

P.S. My real name is Sadie too.
Pinky Caine
November 9, 2010, 10:37 pm

i am reading this book right now and it is amazing. it is better than the first one. it draws in your attention!
zoenightshade12
December 7, 2010, 7:49 pm

Now looking back on this review, I think, parker, you should have elaborated on the powers of the Golden Fleece and about its history with the hero, jason. Sorry, but I know ALL about greek myths EVERYTHING EVERYTHING so i’m kinda picky but I still liked the review parker don’t get me wrong! I:)

~Zoe

>>>——> <3 I:)
TEAM ANTI TWILIGHT!!!!!!!
moongoddess_60
December 8, 2010, 7:51 pm

Now that I have finished the series a long time ago I am reading only the last book because it is one of the best books in the series. I think Rick Riordan should write another book. But if u think about it the last book was the ending of the series. At least he wrote the LOST HERO. How is that book? I have not read it yet. My sister has the book so, I might borrow it from her. Do think I should read it?

Moongoddess_60
zoenightshade12
December 9, 2010, 5:21 pm

moongoddess:
Oh, yeah u should SO read it! it’s a great book!!!!! I;D

~Zoe N.
>>>——>
I:)
Total Bookworm
December 17, 2010, 5:23 am

These books TOTALY rock! I’ve read and own all of them! This one was one of the best. My favorite was the last one though. THere is a new one called Heros of Olympus: The Lost Hero. In this one Percy is missing and Hera has been kidnapped. Three new heros; Jason, Piper and Leo have to try to find Hera in 4 days! It’s a realy good book and I can’t wait for the next one. Too bad the next only comes out in October 2011!!!
Total Bookworm
December 17, 2010, 5:46 am

Has anyone read Spud yet????? it’s hilarious!!!!!!
liefstoneheart
December 22, 2010, 2:58 pm

Good book.. but worse thn the lightning thief.. :/
Samira
December 26, 2010, 5:35 pm

Out of the whole series thhe sea of monsters is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nephthys/Isis
January 3, 2011, 2:25 pm

I don’t care too much about this book personally. But I do like Thalia!
Thalia totally rocks!
zoenightshade12
January 3, 2011, 8:21 pm

N/I: Yep, Thalia is awesum! *cough,cough* but i do have 2 say, Zoe is WAY COOL in TTC!!!

~Zoe I;)

>>>—————-> <3

HAPPY 2011!
Nephthys/Isis
January 14, 2011, 3:50 pm

Zoe Nightshade is awesome,too!
Did you know that nightshade looks like a tomato, but its really poisonous?!?
Nephthys/Isis
>>>———–>
Anonymous
February 22, 2011, 9:42 am

I don’t think that Zoe Nightshade should have died because, She totally rocked! It kinda made the story really really sad. I like Thalia, too though. I think the LOST HERO rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But it stinks that we have to wait ’till 2012 ’till the next book comes out! I will forget everything by the end of the year and have to re-read it!!! (But it would be totally worth it!)

Moongoddes_60

P.S I did read the Lost Hero!!!
cutecat66
March 24, 2011, 7:00 pm

I’ve read the 1st 5 percy jackson books. I didn’t know there were any more?
missyp789
April 1, 2011, 11:42 am

I THINK THIS BOOK SOUNDS LIKE A HUGE WASTE OF TIME I WOULD NEVER READ IT IF YOU PAYED ME 50 GRAND
shadeux
April 28, 2011, 8:16 am

great book!!!!!! sooooo good!!!!!!!!!!
Lolypop247
May 5, 2011, 10:31 pm

My favorite character is Bianca, Annabeth, and Thalia in the Percy Jackson series. I like the part when Carter turned in to a lizard or something in the Kane Chronicles. The movie is so different from the book. And everyone was teenagers. The lost hero is awesome!!!!
Secret ninja
lollipop waz here
merryholly
May 6, 2011, 11:07 pm

I LOVE THESE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
captianamerica'sdaughter
May 6, 2012, 12:12 pm

I’m addicted to this series and the Heros of Olympus, but out of all the books this and the Lost Hero are my least favorite. I honestly don’t know why since I finished it in six hours but I do believe some of the others were better.
Sorry if you disagree,
captianamerica’sdaughter
shaypie118
June 23, 2012, 12:24 am

love the series but this is probably my least favorite book in the series.but its still good but the lightning thief and his other books are better.