Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five: Last Olympian, The-Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Five

From New York Times best-selling author, Rick Riordan, comes the momentous final book in the blockbuster Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.

In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.


Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Published: 05/05/2009
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.90w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781423101475
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 130543 / Last Olympian


Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Winner
Award: Golden Archer Award - Nominee
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Golden Archer Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/18/2009 pg. 55
Booklist 05/15/2009 pg. 55
Kirkus Review - Children 05/15/2009
School Library Journal 06/01/2009 pg. 136
New York Times Book Review 05/31/2009 pg. 18
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2009 pg. 156 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2009 pg. 430
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 382 - Superior,Well Above Average
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/06/2009 pg. 46

About the Author

Rick Riordan is the author of the previous books in the New York Times#1best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series: The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Titan's Curse; and The Battle of the Labyrinth. His previous novels for adults include the hugely popular Tres Navarre series, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons.